7 October 2026

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Lights, camera, Bedford: Independent film festival returns for 2026

After its inaugural event in 2025, the Bedford Independent Film Festival (BIFF) is back for 2026, celebrating the best of independent cinema. Once again, the Quarry Theatre will host a weekend of cinematic joy from Friday, 10 until Sunday, 12 April, with a programme designed to delight filmmakers, cast, crew and enthusiasts alike...

Lights, camera, action for Bedford’s first Independent Film Festival

Film fans are in luck this month, as the first Bedford Independent Film Festival launches at the Quarry Theatre. Running from 11 - 13 April, the festival will feature a variety of independent feature films and a wide selection of shorts across...

Young filmmaker premieres gripping new film in time for Halloween

A 16-year-old filmmaker is premiering his latest release on YouTube tomorrow (29 October), just in time for Halloween. Elio Lepore's new gripping short film, 'Goodbye' combines horror and storytelling - the perfect combination for this time...

Film lovers assemble: 75 years of Bedford Film Society

If you’re searching for a place to see films that don’t usually get an outing at the local multiplexes and want to meet with like-minded movie lovers, then Bedford Film Society is the place for you...

‘Barbenheimer’ sees record-breaking cinema attendances in Bedford

Bedford's cinemas and local businesses have been given a boost thanks to the dual successes of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Vue at Riverside Bedford reported...

Bedford Cineworld rolls out the red carpet and VIP treatment for Matilda star

The red carpet was rolled out at Cineworld in Bedford this week to welcome one of the stars of the new film adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Sophie attends dance and musical theatre...

Bond finally makes it to Bedford as Cineworld screens set to reopen in May

Cineworld bosses have announced that all 127 of their cinemas, including the Bedford venue, will reopen to the public in May. The chain, which closed all its sites a year ago as a result of the...

Review: Bringing the golden age of cinema to Bedford

While Christmas isn't going to be the same this year, it's comforting to see some traditions still going strong - including being able to go to the cinema and watch Christmas classics. However, while...

Bedford film student battles storms and coronavirus to highlight mens’ mental health challenges

A Bedford film student has battled storms and coronavirus to highlight the challenges men face with mental health in a new feature film. Film maker Matthew Jolaosho's new production...

Must watch films that support Black Lives Matter

A long-overdue movement is happening across the world for the rights of Black people and every single human being who has faced discrimination due to their race. We must acknowledge...

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