First Films

Into its second year, groups of young people from all over Newport were once again given the opportunity to experience the process of filmmaking through producing and crafting their own films…

Dylan Thomas Festival

Over two weeks of arts events celebrating Dylan Thomas, his contemporaries and those influenced by him.

The ffilmic film festival

Run by Arts Connection and funded by Film Agency Wales, the 2nd annual ffilmic film festival will feature a selection of international short films, documentaries, feature films, animations, artist’s video works, talks and workshops.

International Black Film Festival Wales

The Black Film Festival Wales was founded in 2000 to promote diversity and opportunity and equality in Welsh filmmaking.

Cymru Fach (15)

Cymru Fach is a satire on various aspects of the Welsh community and culture (media, education, politics etc), reflecting that Wales is a small country…

Simon Yates, Beyond the Void

Simon Yates first became known as "the man who cut the rope" holding Joe Simpson during a disastrous descent from Peru’s Siula Grande in 1985, a story immortalised in the film ’Touching the Void’.

Kidulthood (15)

Two years ago, Kidulthood kicked up a proper tabloid tempest for its bleak, unflinching depiction of teen life in the big smoke: hoodies up, knickers down, sex, rage, guns and drugs…

Adulthood (15)

Released from prison after serving time for murder, Sam returns home to find a new gang on the block and a rusty shiv with his name on it…

An Inconvenient Truth (U)

This worldwide hit offers a passionate look at one man’s crusade to halt the deadly progress of global warming by exposing the myths and misconceptions that surround it.

Grow Your Own (PG)

When social services provide allotments to some recent immigrant families reactionary forces led by gruff ex-copper and gardening don Big John conspire against the new tenants.