Popcorn at the ready – Indie-Lincs International Film Festival bursts into 2025 with new festival line up
Lincoln’s movie lovers rejoice as Indie-Lincs International Film Festival returns for 2025 and will show over 40 original, independent films from across the globe at Lincoln Arts Centre on Thursday 30th January, Friday 31st January and Saturday 1st February 2025.
Indie-Lincs is now in its ninth year and enables filmmakers and members of the public to watch films made by independent filmmakers.
This year’s film selections feature well-known faces from cinema and television such as Actor and Theatre Director Richard Wilson (One Foot in the Grave and Merlin), Ruth Sheen (Vera Drake and Brassic); Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders and Edge of Tomorrow); Steve Oram (Sightseers and D.I. Ray); and Daniel Mays (Rogue One and The Bank Job).
During the festival, audiences can enjoy a selection of high-quality documentary, drama, and animated films, both short and feature length. The festival also includes filmmaker Q&A’s, networking events and an awards ceremony.
This year’s selection of short films include the unforgettable UK drama Wild Animal, a psychological thriller, the dark animated film In Loving Memories (UK), and thoughtful student documentary Girly (USA).
Included in this lineup of short films are five films from BFI NETWORK in the Midlands Short Film Slate. BFI NETWORK have been investing in Midlands filmmaking talent since 2018 through the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund which is supported by National Lottery Good Causes. The five short films to show at Indie Lincs are:
In addition to films screenings there will be a number of industry talks. Guest speakers include Director Moin Hussain who will be screening his directorial debut Sky Peals, which was filmed in Yorkshire and premiered at the Venice Film Festival. BBC Writersroom Development Executive Simon Nelson will be sharing tips and advice on how to write for the BBC; and the team from Film Hub Midlands discuss the BFI NETWORK short film funding scheme.
The festival is run by local filmmakers, and Lincoln School of Creative Arts lecturers, Dr Mikey Murray and Chris Greybe, with a team of volunteer coordinators. Mikey said:
“Lincoln has built a reputation as a location for big budget films such Napoleon and Peterloo which is fantastic. Our festival is building on the city’s name as a destination for filmmakers to both film and showcase their work."
The festival is open to all. Day and weekend passes are available. Day tickets are £15 (£10 live pass) and a full Weekend pass costs £22.50 (£15 live pass). Age restrictions apply. Call 01522 837600 or visit www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk
Indie-Lincs has been made possible with support from Film Hub Midlands through funds from the National Lottery. Film Hub Midlands support people to watch, show, and make films in the Midlands.
Indie-Lincs have been supported to continue their ongoing monthly film screenings to show the latest and most diverse independent films that do not have a platform in the local commercial cinemas to their audience in Lincoln.
Film Exhibition Fund is reopening on 28 January 2025.