What’s on as North West Independent Film Festival returns to Preston this weekend
By Nicola Adam
Published 15th Jun 2026, 15:07 GMT
Celebrate the return of the North West Independent Film Festival in Preston with an exciting lineup of British short films.
The North West Independent Film Festival returns to Preston this weekend.
The event is a celebration of British short films from all over the UK, with a curated programme of screenings taking place at The Ferret in Preston.
Back for its second year, the event will showcase a diverse selection of short films from talented British filmmakers from thought-provoking documentaries to captivating narratives.
Organisers say festival-goers will rub elbows with fellow film enthusiasts, meet the minds behind the films, and maybe even discover the next big indie filmmakers.
The event takes place this weekend: Saturday June 20, 2026, at 12-3pm and Sunday June 21 from 12-3pm.