The Hits

This is the strand of the more mainstream and popular films due for release over the winter with the addition of films we think you’ll love .........because we did.

Welsh Talent

8 new feature films from Welsh directors. Join us as we celebrate the abundance of talent we have right on our doorstep. World, European and Welsh premieres from Eric Styles, Dave Evans, Ashley Way, Helen Grace, Karen Bird, Caradog James and presenting Justin Golding.

World Cinema

A selection of films that have won awards or been selected for screenings at the best of the fests such as Berlin, Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Galway and Edinburgh. An opportunity to see new films from Peru, Chile, Germany, France, Australia, Canada and the USA and closer to home Bosnia, Belgium, Spain, Italy the Netherlands and Denmark.

Retrospective

The Cardiff Film Festival pays homage to Kenneth Griffith. This year’s Retrospective is curated by ex-journalist and film historian Dave Berry... more

Documentaries

A new strand for 2006. Hard hitting social and political feature length documentaries. Highlighting current affairs such as the imminent oil crisis, the first ever elections in Baghdad and the truth behind the atrocities committed in the former Yugoslavia and Sierra Leone. On the other hand you can find out how hard it is to organise a Wu-Tang Clan reunion or learn the history of the word F*CK.

Animation

The Festival has always had a soft spot for animation and this year we present adult only feature length animations and 90 minutes of World animated shorts covering hand drawn, stop motion, computer animated and multi media techniques. 

GLBT

A mix of films and personal accounts some based on true stories and pure pink entertainment…

Late Night..

Not that late really…….you won’t fall asleep anyway not with these films.  If you like to terrify yourselves then this is the strand for you!

Short, shorter, shortest….

9 packages of short, live action and animated films from Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland, World shorts and the National Film School of Denmark.


Film Education

The Festival celebrates Cardiff born Roald Dahl with special screenings and workshops.  There are also opportunities to make and edit your own short film, and if creating your very own Creature Comforts is your dream, then why not book the children in for an animation workshop.


Inside the Industry

This year the Cardiff Film Festival  presented dedicated industry events to inform, educate and entertain the industry professional and new entrant alike.  With panels of experts discussing funding, distribution, the new digital technology and cash prizes to be won, don’t miss out there will be something for everyone.


On the Box

Calling all Doctor Who Fans. To celebrate the success of the BBC Wales series the Cardiff Film Festival discovers the art of special effects.  There was also a special screening of Shoot the Messenger in association with the Commission for Racial Equality.