You have until Thursday to get the best submission rate for next years Romford Film Festival. From Friday the submission costs increase £5 for standard submission or £4 for Gold Members. https://filmfreeway.com/RomfordFilmFestival #sumbissions #submityourfilm #romfordfilmfestival #submitnow #RIFF2025 #Riff25 #romfordfilmfestival2025 #save

This Friday and Saturday it’s time for yet another Funny Life Film Festival: headed up by the lovely Louise and Marcus, there’s a whole load of good films and shorts on offer why not head over to https://www.thefunnylifefilmfestival.com to find out what’s showing.We’ll be there on Saturday along with other folks from the AIFF. There’s so much on offer, why not come and have a laugh. #funnylifefilmfestival #londonfilmfest #indiefilm #industrytalks

You may or may not have heard that Premiere Cinema was forced to close last Friday. We’ve had a lot of enquiries about what that means for Romford Film Festival and HorRHIFFic (Romford Horror Festival). We created both festivals as a way of preserving the life of the cinema we played in, we wanted to do something that made Premiere Cinema and The Mercury a place you needed to be and if your a horror fan, our yearly fest in February really did become exactly what we wanted, this year Romford Horror had just under 3200 attendees. While Premiere Cinemas may be no more, Romford’s Film Festivals will live on and we will tell you more about how that will happen after September, for now however we are just stepping out of the story. We pay our respect to the 20 odd staff who yesterday discovered they no longer had jobs, they worked incredibly hard to ensure the cinema was a great place to be, despite not necessarily having the funds to do that, budget indie cinemas need a lot of money to modernise, but at only £4 a ticket and most of that money going to the studios, it takes a long time to generate income to make change. That’s why events like RIFF, East London LGBT+ Festival, I Am were so important, because it generated revenue that never had to be passed on to other organisations. We send our love to the entire team that worked at the cinema and want to assure them, we’ll meet again. Thank you Premiere Cinemas team Romford. We love you! #riff #premierecinemas #romford #team #cinema #romfordfilmfestival #romfordhorrorfilmfestival #horrhiffic

Don’t forget if you missed the epic Under The Blue at Romford Film Festival or Robutler at Romford Horror why not catch up with them and a selection of other short films from our AIFF Festivals on Tomorrow at 3pm at The Garden Cinema! The AIFF is a selection of likeminded festivals that have come together to promote films and their makers, striving to support with fairness, transparency and integrity. There’s a great raft of short films showing tomorrow that have screened at the following festivals: Exit 6 Wolverhampton Film Festival, Bute Street Film Festival, St. Andrew’s Film Festival, Unrestricted Film Festival, Kingston International Film Festival, Spirit of Independence Film Festival, The Funny Life Film Festival, TweetFest, Sunderland Shorts Film Festivals Kino London And of course Romford Film Festivals Tickets are available via the amazing Garden Cinema website and cost just £12. Catch up with Spencer from Romford and representatives from the other festivals tomorrow and of course see some amazing short films. www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/aiff-presents-2023-2024s-best-of-the-fests #RomfordFilmFestival #RomfordHorrorFestival #AIFF #LondonFilmScreening #BestOfTheFests #ShortFilms #FilmFestival #WolverhamptonFilmFestival #ButeStreetFilmFestival #StAndrewsFilmFestival #UnrestrictedFilmFestival #KingstonInternationalFilmFestival #SpiritOfIndependenceFilmFestival #FunnyLifeFilmFestival #TweetFest #SunderlandShortsFilmFestival #KinoLondon #GardenCinema #FilmScreening #IndependentFilm #FilmEvent #FilmLovers #SupportIndieFilm #CinemaLovers #FilmCommunity

Spencer & Carrie have been hanging out at the London Film screenings for the last few days! Of course stuck in a cinema during the hottest days of the year! #LondonFilmScreenings #FilmIndustry #CinemaLife #FilmLovers #ShortestDays #SummerCinema #FilmEvents #MovieMarathon #LondonFilm #ScreeningDays #FilmCommunity #IndieFilm #BritishCinema #FilmBuffs #Londonsummer #CinemaExperience #FilmIndustryLife #MovieScreenings

Did you know… Romford Film Festival and Romford Horror Festival are part of the AIFF, and on Sunday 30th you can join a selection of the festivals in London where we are screening “The Best Of The Fests!” A selection of amazing short films screened at AIFF festivals. So if you missed the epic Under The Blue at Romford Film Festival or Robutler at Romford Horror why not catch up with them and a selection of other short films from our AIFF Festivals on Sunday 30th June at 3pm at The Garden Cinema! The selections come from Exit 6 Wolverhampton Film Festival, Bute Street Film Festival, St. Andrew’s Film Festival, Unrestricted Film Festival, Kingston International Film Festival, Spirit of Independence Film Festival, The Funny Life Film Festival, TweetFest, Sunderland Shorts Film Festivals Kino London And of course Romford Film Festivals Tickets are available via the amazing Garden Cinema website and cost just £12. www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/aiff-presents-2023-2024s-best-of-the-fests #RomfordFilmFestival #RomfordHorrorFestival #AIFF #LondonFilmScreening #BestOfTheFests #ShortFilms #FilmFestival #WolverhamptonFilmFestival #ButeStreetFilmFestival #StAndrewsFilmFestival #UnrestrictedFilmFestival #KingstonInternationalFilmFestival #SpiritOfIndependenceFilmFestival #FunnyLifeFilmFestival #TweetFest #SunderlandShortsFilmFestival #KinoLondon #GardenCinema #FilmScreening #IndependentFilm #FilmEvent #FilmLovers #SupportIndieFilm #CinemaLovers #FilmCommunity

This year Hannah Davis returned and made my stylised shots for our filmmakers and fun festival pass holders, here's a few of our willing models. FestivalFun #RomfordFilmFestival #BehindTheScenes #ModelLife #Photography #StylizedShots #HannahDavis #CreativePhotography #FestivalPass #EventPhotography #InstaModels #PhotographersLife #Filmmakers #FestivalVibes #PhotographyLovers #CandidShots #CaptureTheMoment #EventModels #FestivalFun2024 #PhotoShoot #FestivalMoments #PicturePerfect #FestivalSeason #CreativeShots #ArtOfPhotography

Ray Of Lope Q&A session! #rayofhope #romfordfilmfestival #romford #ro@fordfilm #tamil #srilankacanadian #documentary

The lovely Steve Sibley’s enthusiasm for life shines through here. While looking at Peter’s Locarno Lanyard he discovered Peter’s Pen torch. #romfordfilmfestival #romford #romford #stevesibley #peterblunden

A brief excerpt from yesterday’s Silva J Schmidt talk where our audience learned far more than they expected about the back end of filmmaking. #silviajschmidt #lawandthemovies #filmmaking #filmmaker #romfordfilm #romfordfilmfestival

Highlight of yesterday caught in pictures, Peter sporting his Locarno lanyard wows Steve with his pen torch. #livinglavidaloca #peterblunden #romfordfilmfestivalm #romford #stevesibley

Romford film festival 2024 has begun! Nice audience for out 11am screening session on a Friday! #romfordfilmfestival #riff24 #romfordfilmfestival2024

Romford film festival 2024 has begun! Nice audience for out 11am screening session on a Friday! #romfordfilmfestival #riff24 #romfordfilmfestival2024

It’s nearly time Romford Film Festival 2024 begins in just 5 hours. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordfilm #riff2024 #romford #romfordfilmfestival2024

Letterboxd users, listen up! ❤️🎬? ❤️📝? 👂🏻⬆️ Festival team member Peter has made a 'Romford Film Festival 2024' list on Letterboxd so you can tick off the shorts and features you catch at the festival this year. Be sure to 'Like' the list from your account and you'll be able to refer to it when you're ready to write those post-screening reviews and reflections! [NB- The list contains all films that currently have an listing on Letterboxd, about half of this year's line-up]. Find the list here: https://boxd.it/vFbEI or search "Romford Film Festival 2024" in Lists. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordfilmfestival2024 #letterboxd #letterboxdlist #filmreviews #filmreviewer #lovefilms #lovecinema

Following on from Monday nights nomination stream, here are some of the nominees for this years awards, but this is not all. In addition to those announced we also have:- The Jury Prize The Outstanding Contribution Award And the public votes for: Best short Best feature Best performance Best Documentary Day pass, full festival pass and filmmaker/vip pass holders can vote for the audience awards #nominations #best #romfordfilmfestival #romfordfilm #romfordfilmfestival24 #riff24

Following on from Monday nights nomination stream, here are some of the nominees for this years awards, but this is not all. In addition to those announced we also have:- The Jury Prize The Outstanding Contribution Award And the public votes for: Best short Best feature Best performance Best Documentary Day pass, full festival pass and filmmaker/vip pass holders can vote for the audience awards #nominations #best #romfordfilmfestival #romfordfilm #romfordfilmfestival24 #riff24

Well that's it. This is the last post covering every film and event we have for you this year at Romford Film Festival 2024! Screen 2 at 9.30 Tuesday night will see 'The Final Shorts', where you will be able to end the festival on a high with the following short films (in addition to NEAEDRA, THE BOTTLE, and WHO THE F**K IS JACKY BUMPERS which we have already covered in previous posts); A PLUS Two dedicated young parents who want only the best for their ten year old daughter, take matters into their own hands and have to consider what they are willing to do to ensure her success. A PIECE OF WORK A podcaster tries to score more than a big interview when he visits a local artists residence. SOCKS Morris, a shoe shop owner, wakes up every morning not knowing what the day will bring. And neither do his customers. Is it mood swings or is it something else? UNTHINKABLE CONVERSATIONS Almost a year into a lawless war Amy and Jack have given up hope of anyone coming to help them. Hiding in their once beautiful home with their three young children, they are now starving . The violence rages around them and in the brutal world outside there is no value in anything except the lives of children. Bought and sold as cattle Amy and Jack begin to face up to the reality that the only way to save two of their children is to sell one. 13 SECONDS A hitman who has his love ripped away from him confronts the man responsible. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Fancy a bit of club life? Well Sunday night is your night at Romford Film Festival! A contemporary tale of rural hedonism. It's Christmas Eve and a group of friends prepare to attend a village rave. However, dynamics are challenged when substances and feelings collide. Straight Through Screw screens on Sunday at 7pm on Screen 8 #StraightThroughScrew #ClubLife #RuralHedonism #VillageRave #RomfordFilmFestival #FilmScreening #ContemporaryTale #IndieFilm #ChristmasEveStory #CinemaLovers #MovieNight #FilmLovers #SupportIndieFilm #RomfordEvents #UKFilm #SundayScreening #FilmEvent #Romford #IndieCinema #FestivalVibes #PartyFilm #Screen8

These three shorts round out Late Night Shorts next Sunday. 8 ) BIN DAY A surreal comedy about despondent graphic designer, Sara. After being called into a meeting with her volatile boss and sycophant supervisor, she is told that the business has a new optimisation app. Its suggestion for Sara's future at the company? Promote her to the role of The Office Bin. What a load of old rubbish. 9) THE DOOR THAT ISN’T THERE A man wakes up in a flat he doesn't quite recognise, with a flatmate he is not sure he knows, and a black door that seems to disappear when you look at it directly. 10) SPEAKER A disabled grocer goes to work as usual. On the way, he sees several men taking a girl to kill her. The grocer tries to save her life. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

The wonderful Mr Philip Rogers has joined the festival team for this year. Phil is a film reviewer and indie film actor, making him the ideal man to take on the plethora of interviews that are incoming for our 2024 season. #FestivalTeam #WelcomePhil #FilmReviewer #IndieFilm #FilmActor #Festival2024 #InterviewSeason #MeetTheTeam #FilmFestival #BehindTheScenes #romfordfilmfestival #riff24 #romfordfilm #CinemaLovers #IndieFilmCommunity #FilmIndustry #FilmFestivals2024 #MovieMagic

The next three shorts you can enjoy as part of Late Night Shorts next Sunday nights are; 5) SWITCH A dark love letter to the critic, from the artist. ‘Switch’...the one who is both slave and master, questions the limits imposed on filmmakers. 6) I CALLED YOU Home alone after a night out, Sammy finds signs of an intruder and must convince the Police she is in danger. But should they believe her ? 7) THE SUITCASE Kat calls with bad news while watching her friend's dog Lucky in London. Come back at 6pm for the final three. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Today's posts will all be about the 10 shorts that make up the 'Late Night Shorts' slot next Monday at 21:30; 1) BLACK SUNDAY Black Sunday is an arthouse fantasy short film about a girl who uses a tarot deck to mirror and to guide an intense soul connection. Embark on a spiritual journey as the essence of these cards enter a new dimension. 2) THE ORACLE The Oracle centres around the topic of generative AI and its implications on humanity's future, explored from the point of view of AI itself, personified in a fantastic way as an all-knowing oracle. The process of generating answers to people's questions prompts the AI oracle to go on a surreal journey through the light and dark sides of nature, technology and society, making us wonder whether it has a conscience of itself after all. 3) THE SNIP Tony and Lindsay are looking for a permanent solution to their family's fertility, but for Tony, the simple procedure poses a threat to his fragile masculinity. 4) TAKE ME TO YOUR INFLUENCER The fate of the planet is in the hands of its most popular teenage girl. The next 3 will be revealed at 2pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Screening next Tuesday (28th May) is the quirky comedy Once & For Real What love does to us: At the funeral of his best mate 19-year old Anton promises to fall in love, once and for real. But it doesn’t seem to be all that easy… The story of his most important dates evolves into Anton's life story. Once & For Real shows at 5pm only at Romford Film Festival. #OnceAndForReal #ComedyFilm #IndieFilm #RomfordFilmFestival #FilmScreening #RomfordEvents #QuirkyComedy #LoveStory #ComingOfAge #FilmFestival #CinemaLovers #MovieNight #FilmLovers #IndieCinema #SupportIndieFilm #Romford #UKFilm #MovieScreening #FilmEvent #TuesdayScreening

Docufiction looking at the life and films of Remi Milligan - a little-known amateur filmmaker of trashy b-movies who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 2006. This mockumentary, 'Remi Milligan: Lost Director', is your Screen 2 option at 21:30 next Sunday. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #mockumentary #filmdirector

The feature that follows 'Scomparire' at 9.30pm next Sunday, is something a little special. In 'Sleeping Close', fragments of the lives of fourteen women form a unique composition in which reality and symbolism alternate, an echo of all other possible lives. Fans of poetic cinema will love this Italian addition to the festival's line-up. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #italiancinema #poetic #poeticcinema

Boy meets girl in a house in the mountains. Out of the blue, he wakes up in his Turin flat in 2046, when technology has gained the upper hand over human relationships. If you love sci-fi, you won't want to miss this superb short called 'Scomparire' at 9.30pm, screen 7 on Sunday night. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Reluctant-dater Jas (Eastenders' Tamzin Outhwaite) hadn't meant to kiss Adam (Gary Beadle, Eastenders, The Gentlemen, Rye Lane & Star Wars: Andor). But she couldn't help herself. Freaking out, she bursts into her 12th floor flat and slams the door in his lipstick-smeared face, leaving divorcee Adam alone on the doorstep, feeling the pain of rejection all over again. This beautiful short, with its two huge leads, 'Opening Up' is also part of Short Film Showcase 3. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #tamzinoutwaite #garybeadle #eastenders #andor #ryelane

Another of our From Cannes to Romford treats for you! 'Same Old' depicts one very bad night for a New York City delivery driver. -Short Film Showcase 3 next Sunday at 5pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Bitterness threatens to destroy a small farming community until a stranger arrives with a curious proposition. 'The Countryman' is part of Short Film Showcase 3 at 5pm on Sunday 26th May. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Penny has her share of demons, and she’s about to take on one more. Despite her inability to play, Penny has big dreams of becoming the world’s greatest axe player. After stealing one from an antique shop, she decides to break it in at the local punk bar she frequents. Things don't go very well, and Penny ends up face down in the alley after being thrown out by the owner. Defeated, she quickly turns to a familiar vice, shooting smack to ease the pain. As her high subsides, a dark presence approaches her with a proposition: Penny gives up three souls, and all her dreams come true. STRINGS played at Romford Horror last year, if you missed it, 21.30 in Screen 1 (after Grey Mare) is how you'll rectify that sin! #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #horror #horrorshorts #horrorday #romfordhorrorfestival #romfordhorrorfilmfestival #horrormovies #horrorfans #horrorlovers

Maeve Craddock returns home to the south of Wales amidst the 'Mari Lwyd' folk tradition with the intention of revealing her pregnancy and rebuilding her relationship with her estranged family. Accompanying her into the desolate countryside is Liam, her boyfriend and the father of her unborn child. As the two try to settle in amongst the simmering tension, Maeve is gradually reminded of her family's dysfunction and begins to break down as her beacons of safety begin to vanish. GREY MARE is a gripping and unnerving Welsh short that horror hounds will really dig. 21.30, Screen 1 is where you'll need to be! #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #horror #horrorshorts #horrorday #romfordhorrorfestival #romfordhorrorfilmfestival #horrormovies #horrorfans #horrorlovers

As I'm sure you'll be aware by now - next Saturday the 25th is our big Horror Day at the Romford Film Festival! Today's posts will fill you in on the remainder of the day's activities. Short Film Showcase 2 at 7.30pm brings you four tense tales to really whet your horror whistle; THE FOREBODING; FRACTURED If you missed Kemal Yildirim's short at Romford Horror Festival, you have another chance to catch it on Horror Day. Entering the woods for a simple camping trip, four university students find themselves hunted for reasons unknown. A presence in the woods has shown itself making a connection. With their fates being intertwined in this place, how can they ever escape? Perspective is everything. THE LURKING FEAR Based on the short story by HP Lovecraft, The Lurking Fear is a short film about 3 investigators who go to the Martense Mansion to investigate a claim of a 'Lightning Monster' that slaughtered 50 villagers in a single day. THE GREY ROOM Above these four irritable military scientists, sits a timer ticking it's way to zero; upon which their vault door will open. What was a typical routine exercise for them, has become something exceedingly deadlier... SUPERSTAR After a prolonged hiatus from the public eye following a tragic car accident, Frankie, a rising actress, prepares to give her first TV interview while trying to deal with her deteriorating, hallucinogenic psychosis. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #horror #horrorshorts #horrorday #romfordhorrorfestival #romfordhorrorfilmfestival #horrormovies #horrorfans #horrorlovers

Launch Night Shorts #5> BLACK SUNFLOWERS Two Ukrainian refugees must navigate their new lives in the UK, but wrestle with the guilt of leaving their loved ones behind. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #ukraine

Time for the final 3 reveals for Late Night Shorts; Short 6> GRIM A grieving man's plans to end his life are thwarted by the presence of a mysterious stranger with seemingly sinister motives. Short 7> BUTCHER A failing mid-level marquee company in rural Essex battles with the difficulty of rising inflation and a faltering national economy, leading to drastic measures and butchered solutions. 'Butcher' explores the contemporary struggles of the working class and the forgotten voices of those who live within it. Short 8> RUIN A tale of guilt and despair. Sam Barnes is a man on the run. His collection of problems always lead to a resolution of alcohol and hard drugs. The difference now is that Sam is crossing a point of no return in his quest for salvation. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Short 2> THE SOLDIER ON SMITHDOWN ROAD Liverpool, 1947. Two British soldiers are kidnapped and murdered in Mandate Palestine. In the aftermath of the so-called ‘Sergeants Affair’, a wave of antisemitic riots sweep across the UK. Louis Scholnick, a British-Jewish World War Two veteran, is forced to defend his family’s shop from a violent mob. Short 3> DESERTERS Flanders, 1916. Tommy Tull, a young West Indies recruit, flees a violent mission in the forests of Belgium. Exhausted and terrified, he encounters Finn, a mysterious Irish officer, who takes him to an isolated cabin and takes care of him. Tommy starts to suspect that Finn might be a deserter as well when he suggests joining forces to ensure their survival. Over the next few days, the two form an unconventional bond, but their newfound peace is quickly tested when a German soldier invades in the middle of the night. Short 4> CUPCAKES We follow Sophie, a 30-something with a borderline obsessive crush on her Los Angeles neighbor, as she attempts to share her birthday cupcakes with the object of her affection. However, these baked goods are made with more than just their sugary components, and she must consider who is worthy of the sweetness of her heart. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

In the rest of today's posts we're going to be telling you all about the 8 shorts that make up our LAUNCH NIGHT SHORTS programme (Friday 24th May, 8pm, Screen 8). Short 1> SAVING ART Instead of telling his newly diagnosed five-year-old son that he has Leukaemia; Brian tells Arthur that the chemotherapy will give him superpowers. In a battle to keep them both positive, Brian is haunted by his lie as he struggles to find hope. Check back at 5pm for the next 3 shorts. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

It's just one week to go now until the opening day of the 2024 Romford Film Festival!! Hands up who's excited?! On opening night after the launch event, you have a choice at 8pm of either catching Launch Night Shorts in screen 8; or in screen 7 you can catch comedy feature, "MURDER BALLADS: HOW TO MAKE IT IN ROCK 'N' ROLL". Rock band Stack of Corpses need a hit song and everyone thinks they know how to get one. Band members Bass and Drums hatch a plan to steal a dead rock star’s song from under his widow’s nose. Lead singer Brian and manager Larry think they have the answer too – turning to a Russian gangster for help. Caught in the middle is Keys, a classical pianist who literally fights off the competition to join the band before realising how lazy and feckless they all are. Through 6 chapters, interspersed with advice from rock legend Richard O'Keefe (Simon Callow), the band go from nobodies to superstars. But can they really hold onto their fame and how far are they willing to go to keep their secrets from coming out? #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #launchnight #openingnight #launchparty

Grace's life is shattered by a tragic accident. She returns home to rebuild her life, but the lines between dream and reality become blurred as nightmares, flashbacks, and ghostly visions push her to the edge of madness. Australian feature REMNANT is on Screen 8 at 21.30 on Sunday. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #australia #australianfilm #australiancinema

Is it time for a revolution in the UK? #RevolutionAnyone draws out information/inspiration from those on the frontline of fomenting change in the UK; draws on comparisons with Robert Tressell's seminal Socialist text 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' (120 years later, inequality and the Ruling Class still reign) and draws conclusions leading to our MANIFESTO FOR A MODERN REVOLUTION. Esteemed interviewees: MPs JEREMY CORBYN, JOHN McDONNELL, RICHARD BURGON, MHAIRI BLACK; comedian JO BRAND; journalist/sociologist GARY YOUNGE; social cinema guru KEN LOACH; economists PATRICIA PINO & CHRISTIAN REILLY; political marketing expert DR MAGGIE SCAMMELL; Amazon USA union organiser CHRIS SMALLS, and more. -Sunday night at the festival, 21.30, screen 1. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Dina, an aging CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) stage actor haunted by a past humiliation, tries to jump-start her failing on-camera career by rebranding. Outside a Chicago coffeehouse Dina begrudgingly solicits passersby for first impressions, then weathers the resulting IRL likes, comments, and plain indifference of strangers and her industry alike. But when her past and present collide, Dina’s authorial CODA “voice” awakens. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #coda

Right after 'Rookie Baby in Outer Space', will be 'Children of the Pines'. Over her winter break, Riley, a college junior, is persuaded by her estranged parents, Kathy and John, to visit. Unbeknownst to her, they've developed an unsettling friendship with her high school ex, Gordon, while also seeking supernatural healing for their family's deep-rooted issues. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

If you loved 'Rookie Baby' from Romford Horror Festival a few years ago, you're gonna love... 'ROOKIE BABY IN OUTER SPACE'! A childlike cop somehow ends up in outer space, where she collects rocks, and has a close encounter with a space monster. Ahead of Children of the Pines, at 9.30pm on Horror Day. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Each year we get a lot of enquiries about the venue, so for those of you that have never been to Romford, Carrie and Spencer snuck into Premiere Cinema yesterday before it opened, here’s a look at the screens, foyer and bar area. #romfordgoals #romfordfilmfestival #romford #festival

Following a double homicide, two crime scene cleaners find themselves entangled in an unlikely romance. Who said romance is dead? SPAG BOL can be found in the block of late night shorts from 9.30pm on Friday 24th. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Athel and Edward enjoy visiting the wetlands. Edward likes watching the birds, whilst Athel seems to have a much deeper connection to the landscape. When Athel makes a discovery, she is forced to re-examine what the wetlands mean to her. 'Spirit of Place' stars Oscar, BAFTA, Olivier and Tony award-winning actor Mark Rylance! -Thursday 24th May, 9.30pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #MarkRylance

Ben and Miriam, a married couple in their 40s, have been faced with longtime fertility issues. In the midst of a global pregnancy ban, they miraculously conceive a child. A virus has killed millions of women in their third trimester, leading to an abortion mandate for anyone who falls pregnant. In this hopeless world, no babies have been born for three years. What should be a happy time for the couple is instead one of fear, intense suspicion, and a crucial need to keep Miriam’s pregnancy hidden, as they decide to risk everything to keep their baby. Hiding at home, the heavily pregnant Miriam is paralysed with the fear of their baby being terminated. Feeling helpless and anxious, Ben feigns normalcy by going about his everyday life. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

We have two shorts to tell you about this morning that are part of Short Film Showcase 1, which will be taking place on 24th May at 5pm. First up is ART. Life at the end of the line has always been tough. With the cost of living going up and pressure to cash in on their now quaint fishing cottage's financial potential, Biddy and Rob find themselves at the end of the line in more ways than one. However Biddy has a plan, Biddy has an idea, Biddy has a desire to paint. The question is will any of her work save them from financial ruin, and who at the end of the line will take notice? Check back at 9am for the next trailer, which will be for ABORTED. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

A teenager in search of recognition, a worker ready to do anything to hit the jackpot, a senior executive at the end of his career who wants to prove to himself that he is still alive. Three characters who are losing speed on the competition highway... Fairplay, a gripping short from France, screens at 11am on Sunday 26th. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

A recovering alcoholic fights against relapsing as he reflects on his past, which is all too similar to the present, as he stares at the bottle as if staring down the barrel of a gun. The Bottle, 28th May, 9.30pm slot. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

1pm on Tuesday 28th is where you'll be able to catch our MICRO BUDGET MOVIES slot: DUNES OF DESOLATION In a perilous desert, legends tell of a sand monster that consumes intruders. Filmmakers Evie, Seb, and Katie, driven by ambition and hidden personal motives, aim to document this myth. While Evie harbors a secret connection to the legend, Seb seeks profit, and Katie hides an affair with Seb under her role as a camera operator. THE FRIEND FACTORY It's the morning of Chantelle's wedding, and she has her supportive maid of honour Marcia by her side. But is everything as perfect as it appears to be..? JUST ANOTHER DAY A drama inspired by true events looking at the effects of autism in adults. TRIVIA A petty thief meets his maker. SEDONA(SAUR) The last living Dinosaur in Sedona is starving and forages for food... THE SILENT TREATMENT The Silent Treatment is a sign of domestic abuse through emotional bullying designed to make victims feel afraid, controlled and humiliated. HEART'S DESIRE A worker is pulling a late shift, feeling the strain of life, when his computer surprises him with three wishes. I DON’T LIKE SHITTING IN PUBLIC A short story about how a man is finally able to overcome his fear of shitting in public. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #microbudget #microbudgetfilms #microbudgetfilmmaking

From Cannes' Director's Fortnight last May to Romford Film Festival this May!! At a Halloween carnival, a young father steals a magician's rabbit to impress his ten year old son. The thrill of the petty theft quickly dissolves into reality when the young boy is tasked with getting himself, his father, and his new pet home safe. U.S. short directed by Rachel Walden, LEMON TREE, plays on Sunday 26th May, 1pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #cannes #cannesfilmfestival #cannesdirectorsfortnight

A cynical patient finds himself at a crossroads with his therapist. The advice she gives may save him, but could have far reaching consequences. Lastly for today,, you can catch Help Is... on the Way?� at 1.15pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

In a small English village, circa 1952, a young farm girl sees a painting of the sea in a shop window, and falls in love with it. Her efforts to buy it lead to an unforeseen and heart-warming encounter with a famous artist. This is a story about the inspirational power of art, and an act of kindness and generosity. Starring the legendary Tim McInnerny, THE SEA, plays in Screen 7 at 7pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Father’s Day is a short film about Alakhe, a 12-year-old boy who is raised by a single mother. Being the nerd of the class, Alakhe is selected to give a speech for a Father’s Day school event. He decides to go against his mother’s word and sets out to find the father he’s never met which opens a can of worms. Eventually he discovers who his real father is. 11am, Screen 8, ahead of the feature Ray of Hope. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

It's two weeks until bank holiday, so that means it's also only two weeks until the penultimate day of the festival. Today's posts will be telling you all about some of the content you can catch on the 27th May. Kicking things off, God Save The King�, is a paparazzi eye view of the Coronation of King Charles. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

If you missed Sour Milk at Romford Horror Festival back in February, you can catch Joe Duncombe's short again at Romford Film Festival on Sunday 26th. Cassie is recently homeless and is about to spend her evening at a night shelter for the first time. The shelter offers her food, people to make her feel safe and a bed for the night. For the first time since living on the streets, she feels less on edge and then...the lights go out. The darkness envelops the building, strange noises are heard from the rooms, Cassie can't sleep and wanders down the hall to investigate. That will be followed by a contemporary tale of rural hedonism, 'Straight Through Crew'. It's Christmas Eve and a group of friends prepare to attend a village rave. However, dynamics are challenged when substances and feelings collide. Both can be found on Screen 8, at 7pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

When a middle-aged actor gains too much pandemic weight to pull off his survival gig as a George Clooney impersonator; he finds himself trying to justify to his nine-year-old daughter, and to himself, why he’s still chasing his dream. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #georgeclooney #lookalike

Listen in at 4pm to find out more about this years Romford Film Festival at 4pm today that’s GMT for those overseas, simply ask your digital device to play Phoenix FM! Today as well as hearing from Louise Ann Monro about her film Beholden around 40 of this years filmmakers have send it soundbites about their films! That’s the Arts Programme on Phoenix FM in an hours time! #theartsptogramme #romfordfilmfestival #romford #filmmaket #filmmaking #louiseAnnmonro #phoenixfm

Following 'Supertramp' on Sunday 26th is a teen comedy from Germany, 'Alfons Jitterbit – Class Trip Chaos!' In a last-minute dash across town, Alfons just barely manages to catch the bus for his class trip to the Baltic Sea. In his luggage: lots of adventures, funny pranks and… disaster - his mother's clothes?! Alfons can’t believe he accidentally mixed up the suitcases, just when he was planning on showing his new classmate Leonie how cool he is. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

A stray puppy gets rescued by a sweet little girl, finally finding a family he can live with. But destiny has something else in store for the dog, who ends up on the street once again. The director of A Piglet's Tale from a few years ago, Fabrizio Gammardella, is back with another incredible animation. Sunday 26th May, 11am. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #animation #animatedfilm

Late at night, a lone fisherman discovers he is not the only one hoping to hook something. Starring great friend of the festival, Johnny Vivash, 'The Lure' is the short ahead of Burnt Flowers, at 9.30pm on Horror Day. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #horror #horrorshorts #horrorday #romfordhorrorfestival #romfordhorrorfilmfestival #horrormovies #horrorfans #horrorlovers

Other attractions for Horror Day on Saturday 25th May will include, THE DEAD OF WINTER, short, 1.10pm - After an affluent man leaves a rough sleeper to die in the cold on Christmas Eve, he's haunted by a figure that may be a vengeful spirit - or his own guilty conscience. THE NIGHT BLOOMS, short, 3.10pm - Driven by a mother's love and a desire to protect her children from a dangerous world, a woman resorts to unsettling measures by keeping them permanently asleep. KILL YOUR LOVER, feature, straight after The Night Blooms - Axel and Dakota are stuck in a toxic relationship, slowly poisoning each other both mentally and physically. When Dakota tries to break it off, it causes a violent physical reaction in Axel that starts transforming him into a monstrous creature with increased aggression, a touch that melts skin and worst of all, he’s contagious… #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #horror #horrorshorts #horrorday #romfordhorrorfestival #romfordhorrorfilmfestival #horrormovies #horrorfans #horrorlovers

That's the counter-programming out of the way, let's talk about all the HorRHIFFic gems we have for you sick puppies this year! Starting at 11am, our Horror Shorts programme will ease you into the day nicely; WHAT WE DON’T SAY - Javier is taken aback by the abrupt passing of his absent father. He visits the morgue to identify the body, where he has a surreal encounter that forces him to confront both present and past traumas. THEY DON’T LEAVE - A divorced alcoholic seeks refuge in a remote ancestral cabin only to be confronted by demons that have haunted her family for generations. MARROW - When a woman with a blood disease implores her friends to register as bone marrow donors, her best friend's refusal to get tested exposes a rift in their relationship. PROGENY - Lost and injured, a young woman is faced with dark memories from her past when she is reunited with her long-lost sister who lives in a mysterious house in the woods, and has to confront their shared past to discover what truly happened. RESERVOIR - Jade is getting some strange results out in the field as she tests the soil for pollution. She is shocked to find that somehow the vegetation is still growing. When Jade comes across a rock in the ground surrounded by strange flowers things get stranger still. OLD MAN IN THE ROCKING CHAIR - A young abusive house keeper and an elderly man in a rocking chair become involved in a series of mysterious murderous in an isolated mansion. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #horror #horrorshorts #horrorday #romfordhorrorfestival #romfordhorrorfilmfestival #horrormovies #horrorfans #horrorlovers

Happy Saturday everybody! Congratulations, you smashed it! 💪🏻 To celebrate, today we're going to be telling you all about our humongous Horror Day which will be on Saturday 25th May. However, before all that, we want to tell you about a very special event that is perfect for those who love cinema, but may not love horror. Our counter-programming on Horror Saturday at 6pm will be Sergio Leone's stonecold classic 'Once Upon a Time in America'. Not only that, but it'll be the 250 minute extended cut, which is very rarely screened in the UK. A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan 35 years later, where he must once again confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life. Starring Robert De Niro, James Wood and Jennifer Connelly Tickets gone on sale at 4pm today!. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #OnceUponaTimeinAmerica #sergioleone #robertdeniro #jameswoods #jenniferconnolly #gangsterfilms #gangstermovies #classicfilm #classiccinema

'LOSING IT' is an award-winning romantic comedy about first time sex. According to her research and to-do list, 30-year-old Mabel has everything she needs to “lose it” to nice-guy Guy. But when he needs a bit of romance to get in the mood, her clinical “do-it-and-lose-it” plan falls apart. Can she rip the band aid off and conquer the monstrous beast that is first-time-sex? Or will she accept that being a 30-year-old virgin isn’t a world-ending disaster? - This brilliant short, which was universally loved by the Romford team, is also part of Short Film Showcase 1 at 5pm on 24th May. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Continuing our theme of talking you through our Opening Day line-up, in Screen 8 at 11am will be our 'Local Heroes' strand. These are all shorts made by local filmmakers from Essex or London. ALL I REMEMBER -After surviving a terror attack, Beth struggles to repeat her journey on the London Underground. UP THE JUNCTION -A boy seemingly gets stood up and wonders what his love interest really thinks. WUSS -Abandoned by his father, young Zach struggles with feelings of loss, and self-blame. Despite his mother's encouragement to express his emotions, Zach shies away, convinced that crying reflects weakness. At least that’s what Daddy says. However, when his cherished cat goes missing he embarks on a relentless journey to find his beloved pet. DESCENT -In the midst of a relationship breakdown, Dominic and Megan find themselves at a juncture when devastating news is revealed. DON’T F**K WITH ME -She's the local drug dealer, and everyone seems to love her. But just who exactly is "Lady"? Featuring a diverse cast of eclectic characters, the film examines the concept of 'local legends', and explores just what happens when you meet one. Starring Nicola Wright (Ted Lasso, EastEnders, Sexy Beast) and Wayne Norman (Grange Hill, The Bill, Worzel Gummidge), plus a wealth of other industry veterans. INFIDELITY -A man hires a private investigator when he suspects infidelity. TOOTHBRUSH -With his wedding day approaching, a young dad is running out of time to face up to his sexuality and be with who he truly loves. ALLEVIATE -Living in the shadows of unthinkable loss, one man seeks solace from the one person who knows him best, his future self. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #localfilmmakers #supportlocalfilmmakers #localcreatives #localartists #supportlocalartists #supportlocalartists #localheroes #localhero #arkpictures #southend #essex #romford #london #londonfilmmakers #londonartists

Paired with the short film 'Tea' on our opening morning is American feature film 'Occupants'. A film about Annie, an award-winning documentarian, and her husband Neil. Annie and Neil embark on a '30 Days of Clean Living' documentary, setting up cameras all over their house to document their new eating habits. By doing so, half of their cameras capture a parallel version of themselves - a version that ultimately unravels and threatens their very existence. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #openingday #americanmovie #usmovie

In her darkest moment, a young woman is unexpectedly invited for a cup of tea that just might save her life. 'Tea' kicks off the festival in Screen 7 in exactly two weeks time, 11am on 24th May. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #openingday #tea

It’s just two weeks to go until Romford Film Festival begins, we’ve got over 150 amazing movies including 70 films getting either their UK or World premieres including a selection fresh from Cannes. With tickets starting from £3.99 for a session, to £40 for a full festival pass it’s the bargain event of the year. With expert talks, socialising, film themed drinks and a film festival within a film festival, you really can’t ask for more. Visit www.romfordfilmfestival.com for more info. #romfordfilmfestival #romford #filmfestival #biggestlittlefilmfestival #riff24 #romfordfilm

Let's finish tonight by introducing you to Short Film Showcase 6, which will run simultaneously with SFS5 at 11am on the 28th May. Tough decisions will be called for!! HULL? It's the mid 1990s and Simon, a hopeless Romantic from Newcastle sets off on a drive to Hull, where he hopes to find his childhood sweetheart and rekindle the flame he once had. IZZY Following a series of increasingly catastrophic first dates, Izzy discovers an online dating site with a twist: 100% satisfaction guaranteed. A shortcut to a soul mate? Possibly. If the stunning and seemingly perfect Persy has anything to say about it. IN ABSENTIA On the morning of his wedding, just one week before his regiment is due to embark for the 1944 Allied invasion of Europe, Gunner Frank Swift is having second thoughts. What’s the point of tying the knot with the woman he loves if he’s only going to get blown to bits a few days later? As he wrestles with his conscience, he encounters an old man who tries to convince the young gunner to do the right thing and marry the love of his life. SHARKS IN COLWYN BAY When his dream business comes under threat by a predatory loan shark, Welsh restaurateur Dick must take drastic action to protect his beloved, tacky Spanish tapas restaurant. THE INTERPRETER Belma is a Turkish interpreter for the NHS. She translates for patients who don't speak English. As she waits to attend her next interpretation session, she listens to the voice note from her partner whom she recently kicked out of the house.... HARD TIMES Set in Hackney, London, follows Danny (Elliot Warren), a man grappling with the challenges of fatherhood under the strain of the cost of living crisis. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #shortfilmmakers #shortfilmshowcase #shortfilmmaking

Let's talk about another Short Film Showcase, because why not. 'Short Film Showcase 5' kicks off 28th May at 11am: 2K5 It’s 2005, Ellie and her 'BFF 4lyf', Zoe, listen to rap music and slam rhymes every day, dreaming of the big stage. But, at twelve, for Ellie, it’s easy to be a dreamer and less easy to ignore the harsh realities as the only Black kid at school. I PROMISE YOU PARADISE Following a violent incident; Eissa a 17 years old African migrant in Egypt is in a quest against time to save his loved ones whatever it takes. LIES ON THE LINE Lawrence Gordon installs telephones, still a novel item for most households in the 60s. However, his motive for doing so is not for the benefit of his customers. Using the telephone system, he taps into private phone calls out of an insatiable need to discover domestic indiscretions. HARDANGERFOLK Øivind Tangstad grew up on the slopes of the Hardangervidda, Europe's highest plateau and one of its greatest wildernesses. He took inspiration from one of the most thrilling and heroic adventure stories of the modern era, where in the winter of early 1943, 12 Norwegian Resistance members skied over 600km across the plateau to prevent the creation of an atomic bomb. CHAIRS A man regales his peculiar obsession with chairs to his new psychiatrist. CROAK A disgraced television presenter forms a pact with a desperate stranger. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #shortfilmmaking #shortfilmmakers #shoortfilmshowcase

Each festival, across our regular and horror editions, we hold at least three Short Film Showcases. This Romford Film Festival we have six! These are the perfect opportunity to see a huge variety of shorts across different genres in the space of around 2 hours. Today we're going to tell you about Short Film Showcase 4, which will be on Monday 27th May: TITS Following an unpleasant run in at the beach, teenagers Oscar and Iben are left behind by their friends. AUXILIARE During a night of doubt Marc, a carer dreaming of becoming a chef, has to admit to Quentin, his friend with a motor disability whom he has been taking care of on a daily basis for years, that he will not return to work on the following day. ASHLAND Two small-time chancers find themselves in over their heads when they are tied up and blindfolded in a warehouse. Confronted by the mysterious 'X', the lads will need all their wits and charm to talk their way out of the situation. But not all is as it seems... BIEN CUIT A romantic interlude in Paris paves the way for a discussion of art, commerce and… Michael Winner. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #shortfilmmakers #shortfilmshowcase

On Bank Holiday Monday at 3.15pm, you can catch the double bill of Bedtime and War Blade. BEDTIME Craig gets a call from his brother Alfie and brotherly love is pushed to the limit. WAR BLADE Banks, an agent of the British SOE, is tasked with rescuing a French resistance fighter from a hidden Nazi bunker. With the help of a German Nurse and a rag-tag group of allies, Banks must journey to the belly of the beast. With his commanders already suspecting the bunker holds much more than prisoners, and a group full of fragile personalities to deal with, Banks faces dangers from all fronts. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #warfilm #warmovies #worldwartwo #worldwar2

This might seem like a bit of a downer (bear with)..... but in just 3 weeks time, it's already going to be the Closing Night of the festival! On the positive side though, what wonders we have to show you before it's all over!! On Closing Night, two of the final films we'll be showing at 9.30pm are; MIDNIGHT ON MSN (French short), It's 2008, beginning of summer, end of school. Laure is 13 years old. At night, she secretly talks to Alix on MSN. But during the day, in their girls school, she avoids her - like everyone else. When Laure invites Alix home after school, something changes between them. INDELIBLE MEMORIES (Japanese feature), A street musician, Yui, and a stage actor, Nishi, meet one day at a street performance and are attracted to each other. Their relationship seems to be going well itself, but then Nishi gradually starts acting weird and he disappears. One day, after two years of searching for Nishi, Yui receives a letter from a person who claims to have Nishi's memories in custody. After visiting and watching the 'Film of Memories', Yui learns about the secret that Nishi has been keeping from her. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #frenchcinema #japanesecinema #frenchfilm #japanesefilm #closingnight #lastnight #closingnightofthefestival #awardsnight

In the midst of a chaotic house move, Roy's girlfriend gives him one hour to walk out on his dysfunctional family and start a new life with her. What starts as a difficult task soon spirals out of control as Roy discovers there's no such thing as a 'clean break'. THE MOVE, also on 24th May, at 9.30pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

In the near future, criminals are given a choice - go to prison or get their memories wiped and replaced with fictional ones so they can make a positive contribution to society. Charlotte (Charlotte Coleman), a doctor at the Memory Replacement Institute begins to question her own reality when a patient claiming to be her wife (Eve Carson) begs her to save their daughter. 'A Positive Contribution' is a dystopian drama about choosing between comfortable lies or devastating truths. Friday 24th May, 8pm, just after our big festival launch event. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #scifi #dystopian #dystopianfilms

It is the morning after Valentine's Day. Sole is being accused of the alleged sexual abuse of Teodoro, her teddy bear. Graciela, her maid and friend, is the one who reported her to the police. Agents Justi and Roque must find out what happened in Sole's house the night before and which of the two women is really responsible since Graciela has also become a suspect. But the plot thickens with the tug-of-war between the two women. This Spanish comedic short, Teodoro, is screening on 24th May. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #spanishcinema #spanishfilm #spain

A university student's life begins to spiral out of control after reluctantly being involved in a robbery leading to a road trip which will change his life forever. 'Nothing Goes' is the newest feature from up-and-coming filmmaker Jordan-Kane Lewis (an award winner last year for 'A Touch of Vengeance'). #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #youngfilmmaker #awardwinner

'Loyalty knows no bounds'. A man haunted by the murder of his brother searches for the whereabouts of his killer. Monday 27th at 7pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Humanity has collapsed. AIs rule the planet. The population have been reduced to groups of humans that survived in hiding. Some individuals explore the land risking encountering other hostile humans. The struggle for survival and the few resources become customary. A resistant group figured out a way to take down the AI. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #ai #filmsaboutai

Fanny, a journalist, discovers a mysterious photo album at a flea market, revealing the life of Christiana, an unknown photographer who disappeared in obscure circumstances in New York. In search of the truth, Fanny finds the gallery owner in Paris exhibiting Christiana's strangely captivating works. Self-portraits, installations, and scenes with a Love Doll. This incredibly original feature is on Closing Night, 9pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #frenchcinema #frenchfilm #france

The Lacámaras come together for a family lunch, and discover once again that they deserve nothing more than to be bound to each other forever This family melodrama from Spain, which boasts a crackling script, can be seen on Monday 27th at 9.30pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #spanishcinema #melodrama #scriptwriting #screenplay #spain #spanishfilms

As a tormented filmmaker reaches new levels of success, the horrors of his film start to creep into his life. *'All Alone Together', a horror feature film from the U.S. is screening at 5 o'clock on Horror Saturday, 25th May.* #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #horror #horrorcinema #horrorfilm #horrorfans #horrorfilms #possessionfilms

English Rose follows Adam and Butterfly, a newly acquainted traumatic couple as they embark on 24 hours of chaos in search of new beginnings. English Rose is a violent thrill ride. The tale of love and desperation between two young people that will push the limits and do the unthinkable in search of freedom. Opening night of Romford Film Festival, 9.30pm @mynameisadz #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

The Gardener was a big hit with our selections and judging team this year. You can see if you love it as much as they did on Friday 24th May at 1pm. A whimsical immigrant forges a deep-rooted bond with nature when life gives him a bitter one. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #immigrantstories #immigrantcinema #filmsaboutimmigrants #garden #filmsaboutgardens #filmsaboutgardeners

As it's Sunday, it felt kinda appropriate to share with you all the trailer for.... 'Black Sunday'! Black Sunday is an arthouse fantasy short film from Andrea R Ciobanu (who brought us 'Enchanted' a few years ago) about a girl who uses a tarot deck to mirror and to guide an intense soul connection. Embark on a spiritual journey as the essence of these cards enter a new dimension. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

A young boy finds a mermaid washed up on the shores of his seaside home, while his older brother is swept up in the rising tide of far-right nationalism. This wholly original film directed by Patrick Ireland, 'Ill Fares the Land' screens in one of the two 9.30pm slots on opening night 24th May. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #mermaids #beach

What love does to us: at the funeral of his best mate, 19-year-old Anton promises to fall in love, once and for real. But it doesn’t seem to be all that easy… The story of his most important dates evolves into telling Anton's life story. 'Once and for Real', a great romcom-drama feature from Germany plays on our final day, Tues 28th May at 5pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #romcom #romance #romanticfilms #romancefilms #romcomfilms

Welly welly well. It's just 3 WEEKS to go now until the opening day of the 2024 Romford International Film Festival. And the question on everyone's lips is...... 'WHO THE F**K IS JACKY BUMPERS?' In a dark, grimy corner of a bar somewhere in L.A., three old Barflies get to bickering about one salty, charming, two-faced swindler from the past... So pull up a barstool, get a drink and find out just "who the F**k is Jacky Bumpers?" in this candy-coloured Super8mm film. Playing as part of the final shorts programme from 9.30pm on 28th May. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #super8 #super8mm #filmson8mm #8mmfilm

Over the past decade, Southern Africa has seen an increase in the number of orphaned and displaced elephant calves. The reasons are primarily increased poaching of elephants and other large game, together with human encroachment and destruction of traditional elephant habitats. It is this that led to the creation of an orphanage for baby elephants that would also provide an adoptive family structure, so important, for physical and emotional well-being of orphaned elephants. This amazing and touching documentary is one not to miss. And you won't miss it, if you join us on Sunday 26th at 11am. So act like a beautiful elephant.... and don't forget! #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #elephants #naturedocumentry

Paul Stainthorpe [director of previous RIFF selections 'Floppy Toast with Drippy Butter', 'Burnt Toast and Cigarettes'] is back this year with not one - but two films. We spoke about his outstanding basketball-based documentary, 'Big Smooth' last week. Today we have the trailer for his latest short film, 'Better the Neville You Know'. Following a personal tragedy, Neville is ready to face the world again. He inadvertently gets embroiled in a situation that leads to another but with devastating consequences. Two more different films you would not expect to find, but we are confident you will love them both! See them back-to-back on Bank Holiday Monday, 27th May. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmmaking #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

*Cant do Cannes? Come To Romford!* The UK’s biggest little festival! Join us from 24 - 28 May for five days of cinematic excellence featuring over 150 feature films and short movies, 18 World Premieres, 37 UK Premieres showing over 4 screens; from horror to drama, animation and comedy, the Romford Film Festival will awaken your mind to the cutting-edge world of independent cinema. Join us for: Industry chats A day of horror on Saturday, including the most audacious movie we’ve ever shown Locally produced films & big names Dozens of film maker interviews Indie films & guests from across the world Events in our legendary film themed cocktail bar, open every day of the festival! schedule And of course if you can’t get to Cannes, see some of this years and last years Cannes content here in Romford before any other UK festival. See our full schedule & buy passes from £15 at: RomfordFilmFestival.com

Playing as part of Short Film Showcase 5 on 28th May, is '2K5' directed by returning friend of the festival Nicole Pott. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmming #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema

Girls meet in the forest. They are repeating trivial conversations with their friends, but a darkness sometimes appears on their faces. Also showing on bank holiday Monday is 'The Girls', from our favourite Japanese indie filmmaker, Kenichi Ugana. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmming #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #japanesefilmmaker #japanesecinema #japanesefilm

Retired pro-wrestler turned MMA veteran Jack "Horsepower" Silver is kidnapped and forced to fight in a underground tournament against the world's deadliest criminals. Will he unearth the truth, or will he be another victim of - DEATHPIT!! You can catch this unrelenting adrenaline ride on bank holiday Monday 27th May at 5pm. #romfordfilmfestival #romfordinternationalfilmfestival #films #filmfestival #romford #cinema #indiefilm #indiefilms #indiefilmmaker #indiefilmming #shortfilms #featurefilm #independentcinema #premierecinema #deathpit #mma #bankholiday #bankholidaymonday

We are thrilled to have Ayvianna Snow join Romford Film Festival as interviewer this May, she'll be joining Peter and Spencer hosting in-screen interviews and will also be holding some of our new VR sessions. #ayviannasnow #actress #presenter #model #romfordfilmfestival #riff2024 #riff24 ®omfordfilmfest #romford #filmfestival #indiefilmmaking.

Romford Film Festival returns on May 24th, day and full festival passes on sale now. Individual tickets go live on Wednesday Buy passes at www.romfordfilmfestival.com #fordfilmfestival #romfordfilmfest #riff24 #romfordfilmfestival2024 #romfordfilmfestivaltrailer

Following a visit from a mysterious femme fatale, detective Francis Alban finds herself embroiled in a missing persons case in which all is not what it seems. The trail leads her to a 1960s serial killer who was never caught and a violent gangster. As Detective Alban delves deeper into the criminal underbelly of Swinging Sixties London, will she uncover more about herself than she is willing to face? Past crimes, revenge and obsessive love collide in this haunting and surreal Horror-Noir. Burnt Flowers screens 25th May #BurntFlowers #MysteriousFemmeFatale #DetectiveStory #MissingPersons #CrimeThriller #SerialKiller #SwingingSixties #LondonCrime #HorrorNoir #DetectiveAlban #CriminalUnderbelly #RevengePlot #ObsessiveLove #FilmScreening #IndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #LondonEvents #FilmFestival #FilmCommunity #FilmLovers #IndependentCinema #SurrealHorror

Set in London and inspired by real-life events, The Nightingale follows Grace, a second-year university student, on her reckless and dangerous path through the different stages of PTSD. With unflinching honesty, the film explores the lasting impact of sexual assault and the courage it takes to overcome it. Romford Film Festival is thrilled to screen the incredible Nightingale in May #TheNightingale #LondonFilm #RealLifeEvents #PTSDAwareness #SexualAssaultAwareness #CourageousWomen #RomfordFilmFestival #FilmScreening #IndieFilm #SupportIndieFilm #LondonEvents #FilmFestival #EmpoweringStories #WomenInFilm #MentalHealthAwareness #PTSDSupport #SurvivorStories #InspiredByRealLife #FilmCommunity #FilmLovers #IndependentCinema