FilmChelt

10/09/2026

This year, we're not JUST about fantastic cinema. 🌊🎶
As part of FilmChelt 2026, Echoes of the Oscars brings the magic of some of cinema's most memorable scores to the truly magnificent Princess Hall at Cheltenham Ladies' College.

This year's concert takes us on a journey across the ocean, with a full 65-piece symphonic orchestra, led by internationally experienced conductor David Curtis, alongside The film Orchestra Choir and Youth Choir.

There's also something particularly special about the orchestra you'll see on stage. The film Orchestra brings together professional and amateur musicians who volunteer their time and talent for the love of the music, while supporting charity through their performances.

One of the evening's highlights will see the orchestra joined by both choirs for John Williams' powerful 'Dry Your Tears, Afrika' from Amistad – a piece rarely performed live and set to be particularly spectacular with so many musicians filling Princess Hall.

With iconic music from the big screen, special guests and a true Oscars-inspired atmosphere, this promises to be a one-off evening worthy of the red carpet. 🎻✨

📅 Saturday 24 October
📍 Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies' College
🎟️ Get your tickets at https://filmchelt.org/echoes-of-the-oscars/

04/09/2026

Two weeks to go until we launch our 2026 FilmChelt Programme! 🎟️

This year, we're delivering something for every film lover. With some fantastic new releases, to cult favourites, Middle Eastern movies, documentaries, AI films exploring our changing world, and so much more.

Our full programme is being launched very soon, so keep an eye on our social media (and sign up to our newsletter) so you can secure your ticket for FilmChelt, October 30 - November 8.

20/08/2026

Thank you to Film Hub South West for their support.

As a growing charity this support helps to ensure we are able to deliver an exciting programme celebrating the best of world cinema from emerging talent to pre-release headliners.

Introducing Film Hub South West's Supported Members for 2026

We're pleased to share some of the fantastic film exhibitors and cultural organisations across the South West financially supported by Film Hub South West this year to help develop film programmes, reach new audiences and create opportunities for people to engage with cinema in different ways.

The funding supports activity through:

• Film Exhibition Fund (FEF)
• Pitch Pot
• BFI FAN National Season Rip It Up

Check out the list and find out what each organisation is up to at: https://watershed.co.uk/filmhub/news/film-hub-south-west-announces-supported-members-for-2026/

The support is provided through Film Hub South West, as part of the BFI Film Audience Network (BFI FAN), awarding National Lottery Good Causes funding.

19/08/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming The Film Orchestra back to as we launch this year's festival.

13/07/2026

Are you following us? If you love film you'll want to keep updated with what's coming at this autumn's festival, we'll be starting to announce more about the programme in the coming weeks.
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01/07/2026

FilmChelt is pleased to be supporting future filmmakers through a collaboration with University of Gloucestershire with students making a fly-on-the-wall documentary about this autumn's film festival. Read more:
https://filmchelt.org/uog-and-filmchelt-working-together-to-support-future-film-makers/
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University of Gloucestershire and the charity FilmChelt have joined forces to support the UK’s future film makers, ahead of the FilmChelt 2026.

11/05/2026

Help us to bring even more great films to Cheltenham's annual film festival, by becoming a sponsor.
Run by passionate volunteers, FilmChelt is a charity that relies on the generous support of local businesses and locally headquartered companies to make the 10-day festival possible.
If your business or organisation is interested in supporting this year’s festival, we'd love to hear from you.
With a range of mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunities to suit varying budgets, individuals, small businesses and organisations can work with us, from sponsoring a specific film to becoming a festival partner.
Find more information at www.filmchelt.org
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07/05/2026

We pick award winners! Films screened at FilmChelt 2025 performed well during awards season with Rose Byrne’s picking up the best actress Golden Globe for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
FilmChelt’s annual film festival not only gives film lovers the chance to enjoy top films before general release, but also award-winning films.
The festival offers a diverse and eclectic programme from classics to new releases.
There was a buzz around Sentimental Value, starring Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgard, which was proved right when the film was nominated for nine Oscars, eight Baftas and eight Golden Globes. It won an Oscar for best international film, with Skarsgard winning a best supporting actor Golden Globe, and director and co-writer Joachim Trier winning the Cannes Grand Prix, and scoring 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences in Cheltenham loved it too.
Another strong performer was If I Had Legs I’d Kick You starring Rose Byrne who won the best actress Golden Globe for her performance. It was also nominated for BAFTA, Oscar and SAG awards.
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07/05/2026

FilmChelt is now on TikTok, find us at .org to see what’s coming to this October’s film festival.

Follow us on IG and Facebook and why not sign up to our regular newsletter to keep to update with the latest news about the 2026 film festival, at www.filmchelt.org
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22/04/2026

Our next Cinerama screening is:

STRONGROOM

22 May
Doors 7.15 Film 8.00
St Luke’s Hall
GL53 7HP

This sweaty British 60’s thriller has inspired the likes of Scorsese and Tarantino but it disappeared. Now rediscovered and restored, the film clocks in at 80 minutes and packs more twists and turns than a film twice that long.

Don’t miss your chance to see this gem.

https://filmchelt.org/strongroom/