Returning 25th-29th November 2026

A Cinematic Exploration of a Shifting Time & Place.

Margate Film Festival is a project born out of the turbulence of changing cultural landscapes and a love for the chaos of creativity. A journey through the wilderness of the cinema; of art, politics, identity, feminism, music, performance and more.

OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! 

Programme and tickets released October 14th
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Festival Volunteers

Margate Film Festival is looking for volunteers to assist with the festival between 25th-29th Nov 2026.

Quadrophenia: Memories Of Mod

October 2nd

6.30pm

ARK

An evening of archive and classic film, celebrating the birth of British youth culture. Part of BFI FAN season ‘Rip It Up’.

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