Local Strand
Margate Film Festival is inspired and led by the local community, putting Kent-made films at the heart of the programme. This year we are proud to present ‘Above The Clouds‘ as our opening night film, from the writer of Jellyfish, both shot on location in Margate along with Exodus and many of the local shorts scattered throughout the programme.
Local filmmakers can join us on Sunday morning for a networking breakfast followed on by a comedy writing workshop.
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27-29th Nov--------------------------------------------------------------------------OnlineA young woman seeking her biological mother journeys into dangerous territory in this gripping psychological thriller.★ British/Irish ★ F-Rated -
27-29th Nov--------------------------------------------------------------------------Online'DEAR CHILD' tells the stories of teenagers caught up in drug trafficking, and their attempt to change their lives.★ Local Film
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27-29th Nov--------------------------------------------------------------------------OnlineMotherhood, friendship and the struggles of pursuing a career collide in this charming, comedic debut feature from Greta Bellamacina, filmed in Margate.★ Local Film ★ F-Rated
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27-29th Nov--------------------------------------------------------------------------OnlineTake a trip through time and experience Margate on film over the last 100 years. Suitable for all ages.★ Local Film ★ Family
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Sat 26 Oct | 18:00--------------------------------------------------------------------------Tom Thumb TheatreWhen a neofascist politician puts immigrants into a ghetto, his adopted son helps the brutally oppressed people fight back. + Director Q&A★ Local Film
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Sat 26 Oct | 20:00--------------------------------------------------------------------------The Margate School (Woolworths)A night of immersive cinema with glitchy electronic music, digital art, live visuals and found footage.★ Local Film
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Wed 23 Oct | 18:00--------------------------------------------------------------------------Tom Thumb TheatreFrom surrealist mobs and missionaries to heartfelt memories, this collection of short films celebrates the wild imaginations of Kent filmmakers.
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Sun 27 Oct | 12:00--------------------------------------------------------------------------Tom Thumb TheatreThe Margate-based story of struggle and strife… and stand up comedy. (+ Short film: Signs by Yero Timi-Biu)★ Local Film
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Wed 23 Oct | 19.30 & 21.30--------------------------------------------------------------------------Tom Thumb TheatreA road-trip comedy from Margate to the Isle of Skye in the spirit of US indies like Little Miss Sunshine and Juno. + Cast & Crew Q&A★ Local Film
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All Week--------------------------------------------------------------------------Resort StudiosAn immersive audio-visual installation by Melanie King, Amy Cutler and Sapphie Goss, which explores the micro and macro scales of Margate.
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Sun 27 Oct | 11:30--------------------------------------------------------------------------Tom Thumb TheatreA casual morning networking session welcome to all, before local feature 'Jellyfish'.