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TBIFF is more than just a film festival - it's a celebration of cinema, community, and creativity in the heart of Morecambe Bay.
Saturday 24 January | MORE MUSIC | 14:30
This powerful programme showcases the real North through nine heartfelt stories from across the region. From family struggles to workplace challenges, these films capture what it's really like to live in Northern England today. You'll recognise the humour, the honesty, and the way people look out for each other when times get tough. Each story celebrates the strength and spirit that makes Northern communities special, told with the warmth and wit that locals will know well.
Wednesday 28 January | WEST END PLAYHOUSE | 19:00
Nine compelling stories exploring how ordinary people navigate extraordinary moments of crisis, comedy and revelation. From bureaucratic nightmares to boxing rings, wedding disasters to email struggles, these films from around the world capture the absurd, heartbreaking, and transformative experiences that define our humanity.