Essex International Film Festival 2025
The Essex International Film Festival 2025 is a celebration of independent filmmaking.
The very first Essex International Film Festival 2025 is a celebration of independent film making.
The Essex International Film Festival is proud to partner with a number of independent cinemas and venues across the county to create a diverse and dynamic programme both for film lovers and filmmakers.
Screenings held at Curzon Cinema, Colchester (27.03.2025), Electric Palace Cinema, Harwich (28.03.2025), Mercury Cinema, Colchester (29.03.2025) and Chelmsford Theatre (30.03.2025).
Supported by the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund
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