Crossing The Screen - Eastbourne International Film Festival

30/09/2025

✨ Throwback to 2017 ✨
When Crossing The Screen on Tour brought indie cinema to the cosy stage of Printer’s Playhouse in Eastbourne.

A packed room, filmmakers in conversation, local audiences connecting through stories from around the world – and of course, our brilliant volunteers keeping the show running behind the scenes.

These moments are what CTS is all about: community, culture, and cinema. 💛🎬

26/09/2025

🎬 Calling all filmmakers!

Your chance to be part of the 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival (Crossing The Screen) is still open!

Here’s why you should submit:

• Share your film with a passionate audience of film lovers

• Connect with fellow filmmakers through Q&As and workshops

• Gain recognition and festival laurels to boost your film’s journey

⏰ Key deadlines:

• Late Deadline: 3 November 2025

• Extended Deadline: 8 December 2025

Don’t wait until the last minute, submit here: FilmFreeway.com/CrossingTheScreen

17/09/2025

12/09/2025

From filmmakers and volunteers to special guests and award winners, these red carpet snapshots capture the energy and spirit of a truly memorable edition.

Here’s to the people who make the Eastbourne International Film Festival special 🧡

07/09/2025

🧡 A huge thank you to Eastbourne Solidarity for joining as a Silver Sponsor of the 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival!

Local support like this makes the festival possible – from bringing bold, independent cinema to Eastbourne to creating a space where filmmakers and audiences connect.

Want to see your organisation alongside them? Get in touch to learn more about becoming a sponsor for 2026. 🎬

31/08/2025

🎬 From Our Filmmakers 🎬

“Such a warm, welcoming and safe environment where filmmakers can share their independent work.” – Laura Fresneda 🧡

It means the world to hear experiences like Laura’s. Crossing The Screen is about kindness, creativity, and a community that truly values independent voices.

21/08/2025

✨ Throwback to the 8th Eastbourne International Film Festival (2024) ✨

Between screenings, some of the best moments happened right here: chats in the bar, new connections, old friends reconnecting, and the buzz of stories being shared.

This is the heart of Crossing The Screen. Not just films on screen, but people coming together around them 🧡

Who’s already excited for our 10th year in 2026? 🎬

14/08/2025

🎟️ Film Festival Bingo is here!
How many of these have YOU ticked off at a film festival?

Swipe to see how to play, then tell us your score in the comments, or share the card to your Story and tag us!

🧡 Whether it’s Crossing The Screen or another favourite, you’re part of the festival community. Haven’t been to Eastbourne International Film Festival yet? 2026 might be your year to fill the whole card…

08/08/2025

📸 Throwback to our brilliant 2023 volunteer team, the friendly faces who help bring the Eastbourne International Film Festival to life.

This is the kind of festival atmosphere your support helps make possible: welcoming audiences, sharing bold films, and creating moments that stay with people long after the credits roll.

As we get ready for our 10th edition in 2026, every donation to our JustGiving page helps us keep creating spaces for bold cinema and community connection.

🧡 Donate today via the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/9theastbourneinternationalfilmfestival

04/08/2025

🎥 Why do we love film?

Because it brings us together: to feel, think, laugh, and connect.

Crossing The Screen is made by local volunteers, fuelled by bold cinema, and driven by the community around us.

What’s one film moment that’s stayed with you lately? 🎬👇

31/07/2025

🎞️ From Our Filmmakers

We’re incredibly grateful to Timothy Lovell, director of She Walks A Line, for this thoughtful review following our 2025 festival.

We loved sharing his powerful documentary with our audiences and can’t wait to keep spotlighting more brilliant work in 2026.

03/06/2025

A warm welcome to Jude Moore from all of us at Crossing The Screen - Eastbourne International Film Festival as he joins the team for our 10th edition!

Jude brings a wealth of experience in media education, design, and digital storytelling—and we’re excited to have him on board as we prepare for our biggest celebration of independent cinema yet 🎬✨
Stay tuned for more updates!


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