Upcoming events
Course | BFI Film Academy Short Course
Are you aged 16 - 19? Are you interested in pursuing your passion for film and seeing where it can take you?
We are now accepting applications for our next BFI Film Academy Short Course. Apply by Sunday 6th October 2024, read more and apply.
Course | BFI Film Academy Short Course
Aged 16-19? Do you want to pursue your passion for film?
Apply for BFI Film Academy delivered by Somerset Film. On this comprehensive short course, you’ll gain hands-on filmmaking experience, receive masterclasses from industry professionals and invaluable career support, while working towards a nationally-recognised Arts Award qualification! Read more and apply.
BFI Film Club (12-15 Year Olds)
Are you 12 - 15 years old, interested in film and want to learn how to make your own films?
Join us for our BFI Film Club in Minehead! The BFI Film Club offers high-quality learning about film and wider screen media to aspiring young filmmakers. The Club is led by professional film-makers and is a fantastic opportunity to learn about scriptwriting, cinematography, lighting, video editing and acting.
BFI Film Club (12-15 Year Olds)
Only 3 places left! Once they are gone, they are gone, apply to be in club now.
The BFI Film Club offers high-quality learning about film and wider screen media to aspiring young filmmakers. The Club is led by professional film-makers and is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, develop creativity, and engage with the best of world cinema.
Participants will learn exciting skills such as scriptwriting, cinematography, lighting, video editing and acting. There will also be a screening of the final films for friends and family at the Regal Theatre in Minehead. Read more.
Dates; 10am - 4pm on Saturday 22nd, Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th. Plus the screening on Saturday 5th November 2022.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ‘Sweded’
Free - advance booking essential as places are limited. Join us at 11am - 1pm
2pm - 4pm - SOLD OUT
This event is part of Wellington Film Festival. For ages 8 - 108! Join us in our Pop-Up Film Studio as we recreate as many moments, lines and scenes from the film as we can in two short, fast and fun sessions. Using just what we find lying around the studio, a green screen and some sticky tape, you’ll create props, costumes and work in front and behind the camera, find out more.
Scene with BFI Film Academy
Free for groups of students from local Secondary Schools and Colleges.
The big screen can inspire us to bring our stories to life and fill us with ambitions to make a feature film. But short films are often the starting point for emerging talent to showcase their creative ideas and ability. This is a chance to see recently commissioned films that are making headlines in festivals. Come and find out how they took their first steps into the industry and what support there is locally for you to make your first film, find out more and how to book.
Wellington Film Festival
Wellington Film Festival is a new film festival taking place on Sept 30th, October 1st & 2nd 2022. It will be hosted in the charming market town of Wellington in Somerset. The festival will feature an exciting programme of activities, short and feature films, more details to follow.
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Initiated by the Wellington Town Council Working Group and funded by Wellington Town Council, delivery co-ordinated by registered charity Somerset Film and Video Ltd.
Film | Into Film Festival
Cost: FREE
We’re hosting free film screenings of Mary and The Witches Flower for schools, as part of the national Into Film Festival. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with attendance this year limited to one school group per event to help us to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Film | Into Film Festival
Cost: FREE
We’re hosting free film screenings of Mary and The Witches Flower for schools, as part of the national Into Film Festival. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with attendance this year limited to one school group per event to help us to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Film | Into Film Festival
Cost: FREE
We’re hosting free film screenings of Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans for schools, as part of the national Into Film Festival. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with attendance this year limited to one school group per event to help us to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Film | Into Film Festival
Cost: FREE
We’re hosting free film screenings of Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans for schools, as part of the national Into Film Festival. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with attendance this year limited to one school group per event to help us to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Film | Amazing Grace
Cert U | Tickets: £8 | Bridgwater Baptist Church
To mark Black History Month: In 1972, Aretha Franklin introduced her poignant and incredible fourth album to the world – Amazing Grace. Almost fifty years on this musical documentary tells the story of the legendary singer as she records the iconic album that rocked the world, and features her performance at the New Bethnel Baptist Church in LA. Immerse yourself in the voice of this unique American treasure, as she takes you on a journey through a key point in musical and social history. Bridgwater Baptist Church is located in St Mary Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3EQ. Doors open 6.30pm.