Film

The Isle of Wight can boast several film festivals, as well as a handful of film societies and interest groups.

We have many filmmakers living and working on the Island, taking inspiration from their surroundings. With two mainstream cinemas and several venues showing arthouse films, there is something for everyone.

23 October 20261 min read

Watch: Red squirrels at Alverstone Mead take centre stage in Paul Knights’ new film

Paul Knights turns footage of Alverstone Mead’s red squirrels into new film

8 October 20261 min read

CatVideoFest returns to Quay Arts in Newport on Sunday

CatVideoFest screens at Quay Arts on Sunday, raising money for Island cats

5 October 20261 min read

Isle of Wight short film heads to US Film Festival

A US film festival has selected Isle of Wight short, Shrink Wrap

7 September 20261 min read

Full house at People’s Emergency Briefing in Blackwater

Forty people attended a People's Emergency Briefing screening at Naturezones in Blackwater last weekend

21 August 20263 min read

Ventnor Film Society returns with six films from six countries

Ventnor Film Society's autumn season brings six award-winning films from six countries

14 August 20261 min read

Stark impact of drought on Brading Marshes wildlife haven shown in Paul Knights’ latest short film

Video shows Brading Marshes empty of water, dried to cracked mud after this year's drought

15 July 20261 min read

Spinnakers and a buzzard: filming Round the Island Race 2026

Get behind Paul Knights' camera for this magical film, as he follows Round the Island Race

25 June 20262 min read

Drone light show added to Classic Isle’s Night at the Movies

A drone light show will close Classic Isle's Night at the Movies concert

25 June 20261 min read

Quay Arts to screen restored Glastonbury The Movie this July

Quay Arts screens the restored 30th anniversary cut of Glastonbury The Movie

2 June 20261 min read

Green Room to screen People’s Emergency Briefing film with post-show discussion

A free screening of the People's Emergency Briefing film comes to Ventnor on 4th June

12 May 20261 min read

Community energy film Power Station comes to Ryde with open forum for local projects

Documentary about community solar power project screens at Department in Ryde this week

6 May 20262 min read

Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards with 'The Letter'

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