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Bay Short Film Festival - June-July 2026
Four days. Four towns. One unmissable tour around Morecambe Bay.
This summer, we're hitting the road with a handpicked programme of award-winning international short films — bold, surprising and unlike anything you'll find at your local multiplex - and events for local filmmakers.
🎬 27–28 June — Lancaster | Cumbria University | Guerrilla Filmmakers Masterclass with Chris Jones (full details below)
🎬 Friday 3 July — Carnforth | Civic Hall | Short film screening
🎬 Saturday 4 July — Ulverston | Roxy Cinema | Short film screening + networking event (TBC)
🎬 Sunday 5 July — Barrow-in-Furness | Signal Film and Media | Short film screening + networking event (supported by Barrow Town Council)
Screenings are followed by film club discussions, filmmaker Q&As and networking events — because great films deserve great conversation.
Tickets operate on a sliding scale. A limited number of free tickets will be available for those for whom cost is a barrier.
Programme and tickets coming soon. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook or sign up to our newsletter to be first to know.
Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass with Chris Jones
28-29 June, Lancaster
Calling all Filmmakers, Screenwriters, Actors & Producers: The famous Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass is coming to Lancaster!
The famous masterclass will run over the weekend 27–28 June 2026, hosted by the University of Cumbria, co-organised by Bay Education and Creative Hub & The Bay International Film Festival. The masterclass will be run by Chris Jones - the guest of TBIFF-2026, Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker, author of bestselling books, splinter unit director on Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Parts 1 & 2 and co-executive producer of a docuseries for Apple TV.
Over two packed days, Chris will walk you through the entire filmmaking journey from concept to screen and beyond, with hundreds of practical tips, networking with fellow creatives, and a massive shot of creative rocket fuel. Over 3,000 filmmakers from around the world have taken this masterclass.
Previous delegates' feedback:
"I learnt more in 2 days than in 2 years worth of Media Studies!" Stephen Pelly, Writer
"The Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass is the two days that every film school should open with but never do." Giovanni Todeschini, Editor/Drone Pilot/Director
"This weekend I have gained the confidence and belief to JUST DO IT! Quite possibly the best money I have ever spent." Karen Newman, Filmmaker
Early bird discounted tickets go on sale until 1 May. Pay in 3 option is available.
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