Crossing The Screen - Eastbourne International Film Festival

23/09/2026

🎬 Celebrating Paul Robeson in Eastbourne

Crossing The Screen is delighted to be working with People's Eastbourne/ Eastbourne Solidarity to celebrate the life, work and legacy of Paul Robeson.

As part of the celebration, we are presenting a special screening of "The Proud Valley", starring the legendary Paul Robeson, in collaboration with Towner Eastbourne

📅 **Sunday 4 October**
⏰ **11:00 am**
📍 Towner Gallery Eastbourne

🎥 "The Proud Valley" is a powerful 1940 film starring Paul Robeson, set in a Welsh mining community. The screening will be followed by a discussion about the film, Robeson and its themes and legacy.

Please come along, watch this remarkable film with us and stay for the discussion afterwards.

🎟️ **Tickets:**
Book tickets at Towner Eastbourne: https://townereastbourne.org.uk/whats-on/the-proud-valley

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎬

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19/09/2026

With Acting Moon – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

17/09/2026

🎬 **Celebrating *Charlie Shaw’s Revenge*!**

It’s great to see *Charlie Shaw’s Revenge* continuing its journey and now touring around England.

Directed by John Langridge and produced by **Renato Pires of Acting Moon , the film is a fantastic example of the passion, creativity and hard work behind independent filmmaking.

We were delighted to celebrate the film at the Crossing The Screen - Eastbourne International Film Festival, where it received our Best Sussex Film Production award.
it’s wonderful to see the film reaching new audiences and continuing to make its mark.

Please check https://charlieshawsrevenge.com/ and congratulations to John, Renato and the whole team at Drop Dead Films & Acting Moon**! 👏🎬

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01/08/2026

🎬 Submissions are now open for the 2027 Eastbourne International Film Festival!

We’re looking for bold, original filmmaking from the UK and around the world. From powerful stories and distinctive voices to films that spark new ideas and conversations, we’re excited to begin discovering the work that will shape our next festival.

Submit your film through FilmFreeway using the link in our bio.

We can’t wait to start watching.

01/08/2026

Wars... Heatwaves...Soaring prices...
Another day, another crisis.
Luckily, we've got some good news today!

🎬 Submissions for the 11th - Eastbourne Film Festival 2027 are officially OPEN on FilmFreeway!

Even better?
Submit today and take advantage of our Early Bird fees!

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18/07/2026

A few more moments from the 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival 🎬

From screenings and lively conversations to interviews, audiences and all the smaller details that brought the festival to life.

Thank you again to every filmmaker, guest, volunteer, partner and audience member who joined us. We’re already looking ahead to what comes next.

03/06/2026

A new chapter for film, culture and community begins here.

Over the coming months, we'll be sharing the journey of creating the Eastbourne International Film Festival 2027—from venue visits and filmmaker conversations to partnerships, screenings, and special events.

We want to bring people together through film, showcasing stories from Eastbourne, the UK, and around the world

Follow the journey and be part of something special.

🎥 Cinema. Culture. Community.

For details on how to get involved:
www.crossingthescreen.com

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17/05/2026

What a week.

8 days of screenings, conversations, new connections, bold filmmaking, packed rooms, late nights, volunteers in orange sweatshirts, filmmakers travelling across the world, and audiences supporting independent cinema in Eastbourne.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival possible.

We’re especially grateful to our volunteers, venue partners, filmmakers, audiences, sponsors, collaborators, and supporters who continue to believe in what Crossing The Screen is building.

If you attended this year, tell us your favourite memory below or tag someone you shared the festival with.

This is only the beginning.

11/05/2026

10/05/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the award winners of the 10th Eastbourne International Film Festival.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, nominees, and selected filmmakers. From powerful feature films and documentaries to bold short films, animation, experimental work, and outstanding local productions, this year’s programme celebrated independent storytelling from across the world.

As a volunteer-run festival, it means so much to see filmmakers, audiences, venues, guests, and supporters come together to celebrate cinema here in Eastbourne.

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the festival and helped make our 10th edition such a special one. More photos and festival moments coming soon.