The Brighton CineCity Film Festival was started in 2003 by Tim Brown and Frank Gray and aims to bring together various aspects of cinematography, foster debate, and encourage the production of new work. Previous special guests who have appeared at the Brighton Film Festival included Nick Cave, Paddy Considine, Steve Coogan, John Hillcoat, and Henry Normal.
The 21st edition of the CineCity Film Festival has arrived in Brighton. Established two decades ago, CineCity has become a beacon for cinema enthusiasts, showcasing a diverse array of films, from emerging talents to established international works.
The festival spans over 10 days with more than 50 films being shown across 10 venues in Brighton and Lewes including ACCA, Duke of York’s, Dukes at Komedia, Depot, Fabrica, John Marchant Gallery, Horatios Bar, East Street Tap, Dead Wax Social, and The Lord Nelson Inn. Screenings will include previews of major films slated for release in 2024, short films from local talents, and award-winning selections from world cinema.
From world cinema and premieres to live soundtrack cinema, panel Q&As, and archive gems, the festival offers a diverse menu of cinematic experiences. Each year, awards are given to the audience’s favourite film, allowing festival-goers to actively participate in recognizing outstanding cinematic achievements. This year’s film festival runs from November 10th to 19th, with a range of movies on offer and a 36-hour film challenge to finish it off.
If you’re looking for something to do in Brighton, make sure you don’t miss out on seeing some of the amazing films being screened over the next week or so!
Brighton CineCity Film Festival 2023
12th November 2023
- THE MOTHER AND THE WHORE – 3pm @ ACCA
- BLACK NARCISSUS – 3pm @ Fabrica
- THE BOY AND THE HERON – 6pm @ Duke of York’s
- WE WILL NOT FADE AWAY – 6pm @ Depot
- THE ETERNAL DAUGHTER – 8:30pm @ Duke of York’s
13th November 2023
- NEW VOICES – 6:30pm @ Fabrica
- SCALA!!! – 6:30pm @ Duke of York’s
- WHERE IS HEAVEN – 8pm @ Depot
- TIGER STRIPES – 9pm @ Duke of York’s
14th November 2023
- DRAW TO FILM – MOTHER JOAN OF THE ANGELS – 2:15pm @ Fabrica
- SOUTH EAST SHORT FILM SHOWCASE AND NETWORKING – 6pm @ Fabrica
- THE DELINQUENTS – 6:30pm @ Duke of York’s
- PEOPLE LIKE US – THE LIBRARY OF BABEL – 8pm @ ACCA
- EVIL DOES NOT EXIST – 8:30pm @ Depot
15th November 2023
- INTO FILM – ONE PIECE FILM: RED – 1pm @ Fabrica
- CINECITY OPEN – 6:30pm @ Fabrica
- FARAH – UK PREMIERE – 7pm @ ACCA
- CATALYST CLUB SPECIAL – 8pm @ Horatios Bar
- ANSELM 3D – 8:30pm @ Depot
- ORLANDO, MY POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY – 8:30pm @ Duke of York’s
16th November 2023
- GHIBLIOTHEQUE PRESENTS… THE Z-A OF STUDIO GHIBLI – 6pm @ Fabrica
- THE TASTE OF THINGS (THE POT-AU-FEU) – 6:30pm @ Duke of York’s
- VIDEO AFFECTS – 7:30pm @ East Street Tap
- DOROTHY TOWERS WITH LIVE SCORE – 8pm @ ACCA
- WILDING – 8pm @ Depot
- CINECITY OPEN (DOCS) – 8:15pm @ Fabrica
17th November 2023
- MAD LOVE – 6:30pm @ Fabrica
- THE HOLDOVERS – 6:30pm @ Duke of York’s
- BLACKBIRD BLACKBIRD BLACKBERRY – 8:15pm @ Depot
- WEEKENDER SPECIAL EVENT – 11pm @ Dead Wax Social & 9:15pm @ Komedia
18th November 2023
- CINEMAS OF THE MIND – PEEPING TOM – 1:45pm @ Depot
- SHAYDA – 4pm @ Duke of York’s
- MONSTER – 6:30pm @ Duke of York’s
- POOR THINGS – 9pm @ Duke of York’s
- IN SPRING WITH LIVE SCORE – 8pm @ ACCA
19th November 2023
- THE RED SHOES – 3pm @ Duke of York’s
- ROBOT DREAMS – 3:15pm @ Duke of York’s
- TRENQUE LAUQUEN – 4pm @ Depot
- ALL OF US STRANGERS – 6:30pm @ Duke of York’s
- SYNCH PULSE – 7:30pm @ The Lord Nelson Inn
- 36-HOUR FILM CHALLENGE 2023 – 8:30pm @ ACCA
To find out more: https://www.cine-city.co.uk/
