Sun 24 May, Bollywood Spice (Bollywood Tadaka) LAB Radio 

A documentary which focuses on the journey of Indian cinema from the silent era, the actions films of the 70’s through to the post liberalisation of Indian films in the 1990’s till Bollywood at present.

Time: starting at 5pm

Cost: Free 

Wed 03 June, Indian Film Seminar @ UoB, Park Square

A leading expert on Indian cinema talks about the mechanics and subtleties of Indian Film Making.

Time: 1-2pm

Cost: Free

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Thurs 04 June, The BAGSA's @ The Green Room

Lutons answer to the BAFTA's - we are proud to present up-and-coming new animation talent at the inaugural Bedfordshire Animation Graduate Screening Awards.  Screening of a range of 2D, 3D and stop motion animation productions screened and an informal awards ceremony.  A wonderful opportunity to network with like-minded practitioners, or gain an insight into the intensive but tremendously rewarding animation work process.

Time: starting at 6.30pm

Cost: £4.50, Free with Festival Pass

Fri 05 June, A Premiere Degree @ the hat Factory

An opportunity to view new and exciting work from the filmmakers  of the future. Third year students premiere their documentaries and short films in this degree show.  A panel of industry experts (such as Hollyoaks producer Alex Kalymnios) will provide commentary and feedback.

Time: 3pm-9pm

Cost: £5.00, Free with Festival Pass

Fri 05 June, Silent Film Evening @ Charlie Browns- Please note this event will now be taking place at The Green Room

The film weekend continues with a trip back to the days of early cinema.  Enjoy a silent film classic accompanied by live music arranged especially for this evening.

Time: starting at 10pm

Cost: £5.00, Free with Festival Pass

Sat 06 June, Experimental Alternatives @ Manhattans

More innovative and experimental work from all over Europe - a perfect alternativefor those fed up with formulaic Hollywood blockbusters!

Time: starting at 6pm

Cost: £5.00, Free with Festival Pass

Sat 06 June, See Our Shorts! @ Manhattans

An opportunity to see short films submitted by film makers from all over Europe.

Time: starting at 4pm

Cost: £5.00, Free with Festival Pass

Sun 07 June, Alibaba and The Forty Sales @ The Edge- Please note this event will now be taking place at The Green Room

A showing of short documentary films followed by a screening of a film made by talented student of University of Bedfordshire Aliakbar Campwala.

Time: starting at 2pm

Cost: £5.00, Free with Festival Pass