The variety of films is amazing. Bringing international classics in the mix with current films means something for everyone.
Brilliant programme of films that I wouldn’t have either discovered or had the chance to see if it wasn’t for FilmChelt.
The variety of films is amazing. Bringing international classics in the mix with current films means something for everyone.
Brilliant programme of films that I wouldn’t have either discovered or had the chance to see if it wasn’t for FilmChelt.
Sizzle reel produced by Jamie Adams
FilmChelt held its first film festival in 2025, screening more than 40 award winning and world class films in Cheltenham over 10 days last October. The festival returns this autumn with another exciting programme, more guests, speakers and events, giving film lovers the chance to be the first to enjoy the year’s biggest films.
The festival returns Friday 30 October to Sunday 8 November.
FilmChelt is run by a team of volunteers to bring an unparalleled 10 days of exciting films to Cheltenham. With your support FilmChelt can do even more. You can show your support by becoming a sponsor, making a donation, volunteering. Every ticket bought helps.
All the latest news from the Cheltenham Film Festival
University of Gloucestershire and the charity FilmChelt have joined forces to support the UK’s future film makers, ahead of the FilmChelt 2026.
A carefully planned heist on a suburban bank goes awry in Vernon Sewell’s taut and thrilling Strongroom A carefully-planned bank heist goes awry when the robbers are interrupted by the unexpected arrival of two nattering cleaners. The gang lock the manager and his secretary in the airtight vault and ...
Films screened at FilmChelt 2025 performed strongly during awards season scooping awards across the board including Rose Byrne’s best actress Golden Globe for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Read more about last year’s winners here…
