Making Waves Film Festival 2024

21st – 30th March, at various venues in Portsmouth.

Making Waves Film Festival, Portsmouth’s annual film festival returns with Portsmouth’s first live cinema experience, networking, food, live music and fresh filmmaking.

Events include:

Waves Makers Talent Day

Thursday 21st March from 3:30pm

At No.6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, HM Navel Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ

Sponsored by Millstream Productions
Discover the next wave of South West Film Talent at The Wave Makers Talent Day!

Dive into a day dedicated to the art of filmmaking and the pulse of new talent in the South West. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply a film enthusiast, this event is your gateway to the vibrant world of film and HETV production.

Tickets: FREE

Beyond Boundaries – Curating Film Exhibition in the South West

Saturday 23rd March 10:00 – 13:30

In the Portsmouth Room, Portsmouth Guildhall, PO1 2AB

Have you ever wanted to run your own film festival, pop-up event or programme a season of films?

Whether you’re starting out, or have some experience, the session will help you get to grips with the ever-changing landscape of producing events and screening films.

This event is co-hosted by Making Waves Film Festival, Portsmouth Creates and Film Hub South West.

Tickets: FREE

The Secret of the Grain (2007)

Saturday 23rd March 17:00-22:00

At All Saints Church, Portsmouth, PO1 4BT

Portsmouth City of Sanctuary community curated live cinema screening

Dir. Abdellatif Kechiche|151 minutes| French (subtitled)|15

Dine with Making Waves Film Festival and The Kitchen of Hope at All Saints Church and enjoy a cinematic dining experience.

Whilst the film screening is free, a £10 donation to Kitchen of Hope is required upon booking to secure your seat for the dining experience.

The Staggeringly Good Commitments

Saturday 30th March 18:30-Midnight

At The Staggeringly Good Brewery, Rodney Road PO4 8SS

A live immersive cinema experience. Step back in the 1990’s world of The Commitments…but in Pompeytown.

Don’t miss out and become committed.

Tickets: Early Bird £25. Students/Concessions £20. On the door £30 (includes £5 for the screening)