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LMFF Community - The Stories Behind The Events!
We are in awe of the fabulous work and creative efforts of those individuals and organisations getting behind our slightly unusual...
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LMFF 2025 Preview and Recommended Curations
Recommended Curations from the 2025 selection to help Community Hosts create amazing screenings.
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Why Community Cinemas Matter
Across the UK, traditional independent cinemas have all but disappeared, unable to compete with the multiplex model
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The Search: One Man and His Mountain Rescue Dog
Paul Besley and his dog, Scout, navigate the trials and joys of life together. The relationship between collie and master is unconditional a
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What Happened at Sycamore Gap?
A visit to the scene of the crime is a strange experience today. It's a ten minute stroll from the discovery centre, either up and down the
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Bagging the Wainwrights
Halfway through my objective it feels like I'm reading the best book ever written and I'm already trying not to think about the day I finish
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Stand with Dartmoor: The Fight for our Right to Roam
On 8th October, five judges met to make a decision that could forever change our relationship with one of England’s last wild spaces:...
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Kirk Horton on Character-Driven Documentary
In short films, strong characters are everything. Kirk: "You do really need a strong sense of character to sort of drive that narrative.
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How-to Access Land
We believe that improving access not only enhances individual well-being but also fosters a deeper, more meaningful connection with the natu
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LMFF Community Events: How does it all work?
We recommend you start talking to friends and possible venues about your film night. Here's three things that you can crack on with:Test the
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Dom Bush on Storytelling with Authenticity
From leveraging new tech and tackling industry hurdles to staying true to ethical storytelling, Dom Bush shares what it takes to make an...
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Wainwright Prize - Our Shortlist Picks!
Fire Weather: A True Story From a Hotter World by John Vaillant is a gripping and timely exploration of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire. Vai
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Its a Wrap!
See you in 2026
Over a million eyes, 625,000 minutes, 95+ events, 6 countries supporting 58 good causes. You did that!
Thank You For
Being Part Of Something Bigger
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