BFI Future Film Festival presents: The Next Wave in Wales + Pitching Practice

The UK’s largest festival for young and emerging filmmakers returns to Chapter!

BFI Future Film Festival 2025 Highlights | 14:00 - 15:30 | Cinema 1

First, we'll be showing a special programme of dazzling new shorts from across the UK and around the world, and hearing from some of the creatives behind them.

Chapter MovieMaker: New Welsh Voices In Film | 15:45 - 17:15 | Cinema 1

Filmmakers from Wales aged 16-25 will be introducing their own short films and sharing details of the projects and organisations that supported them.

BFI Future Film Festival Networking Drinks | 17:15 - 18:45 | Cinema Foyer

Following the day's short film showcases, here's a chance to meet other young creatives, build your contacts and discuss your next steps in the screen industries.

PLUS on Sunday 23 February creatives aged 16-25 can sign up for Pitching Practice, a free opportunity to pitch your film project and get feedback from supportive and experienced industry professionals. Find out more and book your appointment.

This event is supported by the BFI Film Academy awarding National Lottery funding.

*Please note: This is a free event and the £1 booking fee does not apply.

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Photograph: Grace Springer