Oska Bright Film Festival (OBFF), the largest international festival for films made by or featuring people who have a learning disability or autism, makes an anticipated return with its 10th birthday programme.
The bi-annual, award-winning festival usually takes place in October but was postponed in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, OBFF has much to celebrate in its 10th anniversary year. It has grown in scope and reach from a one day, Brighton-based event, to what will this year be a six day showcase of boundary-breaking films screened in Brighton, Lewes and across the UK.
One particular highlight, featured in the Emerging Talent and Best of the Festival screenings, is a film called Running with Trains, made by Lewes-based father and son duo Ross and Ronnie Jameson.
o OBFF takes place from Wednesday 16 until Tuesday 22 March
o The full programme can be viewed here
o As a BAFTA qualifying film festival, all British short films screened are eligible to be entered for a BAFTA
o This year 700 films were submitted from 55 different countries
o Tickets are £5
“Over the years, we’ve supported many incredible filmmakers and artists, something which we will continue to do. I’m thoroughly looking forward to sharing and celebrating these talented works of art at the 2022 Festival, and we hope to reach and educate a wider audience than ever before.” Matthew Hellett, Festival Programmer
With only 5.4% of disabled people currently working in the UK film industry, OBFF is dedicated to championing underrepresented voices and getting often unheard stories told. This bold birthday programme will include a hybrid of online and in-person screenings and events from categories including: Women In Film and Queer Freedom, Emerging Talent, Animation and Documentary.
