Film Events in Colchester

Find film events in Colchester, including special screenings, independent film, festivals and other film-related events. This is not a complete cinema listings guide.

The listings below focus on one-off screenings, independent films, filmmaker events, live scores, question-and-answer sessions and festivals. They include the Colchester Independent Short Film Festival alongside events at Firstsite, Colchester Arts Centre and other venues across the city.

Keep Colchester Cool has supported the city’s arts and cultural scene since 2009. This page is updated regularly, but please check times, age guidance, booking information and other details with the venue or organiser before travelling.

Film events in Colchester

Colchester’s film programme extends beyond regular cinema listings, with independent screenings, archive films, documentaries, live soundtracks and events that give audiences an opportunity to hear from filmmakers.

The Colchester Independent Short Film Festival gives emerging and established filmmakers a local platform while bringing work to audiences that may not otherwise reach the city. Firstsite and Colchester Arts Centre host special screenings and film-related events as part of their wider programmes, while other screenings take place at independent and community venues across Colchester.

The programme changes regularly, so return to this page for the latest film events.

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