The creative scene in Northampton - Supporting people to live full creative lives
Northampton Film Festival (NFF) has joined forces with the CLICK Arts Foundation to give people across Northamptonshire the chance to experience the excitement of a film festival up close - from red-carpet photo opportunities and drinks receptions to screenings, awards galas, and the chance to meet actors, filmmakers, and fellow creatives in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The festival launched in spectacular style on Saturday 28 February 2026 at Delapré Abbey, with guests and passers-by walking the red carpet and enjoying the dazzling outdoor light projection display. But the celebrations are far from over - with more to see and experience, while supporting the CLICK Arts Foundation and its mission to help people live full, creative lives.
According to NFF director Tyla Sharp “Now would be a great time to round up friends or family, jump online and see what you’d like to come to between now and Sunday 8 March. We’ve set Northampton town centre abuzz this week as we celebrate our 5th anniversary with something film-related for everyone. We believe in art with a purpose - and our purpose is to showcase Northamptonshire as a great place to live, work and create. We’re a county of Rebels, Revolutionaries, Misfits, Mavericks, Creatives and Changemakers - and that spirit shines through every event and every film we’ve chosen.”
CLICK Arts Foundation Founder Dr Audrey Tang added“CLICK Arts Foundation and Northampton Film Festival share a belief that creativity changes lives. We both celebrate and champion the power of storytelling, self-expression, and community. NFF gives people a platform to be seen and heard and CLICK exists to ensure that more people - especially those who are underserved - get the chance to find their voice in the first place! Together, we show people that their stories matter, and that arts and culture belong to everyone.”
Festival Highlights
In keeping with this mission some of the must-attend events include:
- Creative and Changemaker Shorts – Friday 6 March, at Northampton Filmhouse
- A showcase of local and British short films celebrating creativity and social change. The screening is held in collaboration with CLICK Arts Foundation, with all profits going towards their work supporting performing-arts projects focused on social inclusion and personal development.
The evening concludes with drinks at Grandbies Coffee House, St Giles Street.
- Industry day - Saturday 7 March, at Northampton Filmhouse
An event for anyone wanting to connect and network with filmmakers, to find out more about or advance their career in film.
Sessions include presentations, stalls and one-to-one sit downs with Warner Bros CrewHQ and other industry professionals who have worked with the likes of The Who, Roger Moore, Jack Nicholson, Mickey Rooney, Michael Caine), as well as on films such as ‘Fast and Furious 6’, ‘Dark Shadows’, ‘Jupiter Ascending’ and ‘Moon’
To view the full festival line-up and book tickets, visit: