After a very successful second year, the third edition of Elevation Film Festival will be based at Real Ideas Organisation in Plymouth, alongside artist installations and workshops running at Maker Heights across the water in Cornwall. The festival will take place on 2-4th October 2026.
Elevation celebrates emerging voices in artistic, experimental, and expanded cinema across southwest England, the UK and internationally.
Elevation Film Festival Sat 6th - Sun 7th September 2025
Elevation is a celebration of experimental film and artists’ moving image from around the world.
In our second edition, we'll be screening over 55 films, installations and expanded cinema performances from 14 countries over one weekend, including a dedicated programme for filmmakers based in Cornwall and Devon.
Dates:
Saturday, September 6, 2025 (All day) to Sunday, September 7, 2025 (All day)
The first ever Elevation Film Festival celebrates emerging voices in artistic, experimental, and expanded cinema across southwest England, the UK and internationally.
We aim to bring together exciting creative talent, welcoming filmmakers to showcase work across a weekend of screenings, workshops and seminars. These cover a range of cinematic topics, connecting regional and international artists in a vibrant community celebrating moving image culture.
