Oska Bright Film Festival 2026
What’s On
Joining us in Brighton for Oska Bright 2026?
Here’s a rundown of everything to look out for while the festival is on.
SATURDAY 28 MARCH
Opening Night
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange • 7pm
Join us for our opening night as we kick off the Oska Bright Film Festival with a screening of the incredible Norwegian documentary Being Ola.
Our opening night is introduced by the Oska Bright programming crew with a keynote speech from Matthew Hellett. We are delighted to be joined by the Being Ola team for a post-show Q&A.
SUNDAY 29 MARCH
Nature
Sea Lanes Brighton • 1pm
Screened at Sea Lanes on Brighton beach, this new strand brings together films inspired by the natural world. Your ticket also includes a short guided walk to explore the surrounding coastline and its wildlife.
Poetry
Sea Lanes Brighton • 3pm
A new strand for 2026 celebrating poetry and spoken word on screen. Films and live performance come together to showcase rhythm, voice and personal expression.
Family Values
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 4pm
These films explore the challenges and joys of family relationships; delving into the complexities of parenthood, sibling dynamics and coexistence. Themes of love, loss and personal growth are woven throughout these stories navigating what “family” really means.
Documentary
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 7pm
Real lives, real voices and real experiences take centre stage. These films open up different perspectives on the worlds, passions and creativity of learning disabled and autistic people.
MONDAY 30 MARCH
Emerging Talent
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 11am
Fresh ideas, new voices and exciting first steps into filmmaking. This strand celebrates creatives at the start of their journey and we especially welcome younger audiences to join us.
Animation
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 1:30pm
A vibrant mix of animation styles that surprises, moves and entertains. From laugh-out-loud moments to stories with real emotional depth, these films show just how powerful animated worlds and characters can be. This screening will be followed by an animation workshop.
Experimental
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 5:30pm
Playful, daring and delightfully unexpected. These films bend the rules of cinema, challenge how stories are told and invite us to think differently.
Horror
The Rose Hill, Brighton • 8pm
A brand-new strand celebrating all things spooky, strange, and spine- tingling with dark humour and chilling twists, screened for one night only at Brighton’s beloved Rose Hill.
TUESDAY 31 MARCH
Industry Day Networking Afternoon
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre & Gallery Bar • 2pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in and meet learning disabled-focused professionals.
Drama
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 7pm
Beautifully crafted stories that invite us to see the world through different perspectives. Bold characters and unforgettable performances lead us through moving, funny and sometimes challenging journeys.
WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL
Awards Ceremony
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange • 6:30pm
Join us for our jam-packed awards night. We'll bring together filmmakers from around the world to celebrate their incredible achievements.
THURSDAY 2 APRIL
Best of the Fest
Dukes at Komedia • 1pm
One last chance to catch some of this year’s favourites and standout films.
Portrait of the Artist
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 2pm
An inside look at artists at work across painting, drawing, performance, dance and more. These films take us into studios, creative processes and conversations that challenge assumptions about learning disabled and autistic artists.
Wild Women
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 6pm
Elevating the work of women, who are much under-represented in the film industry, this strand features stories with magical twists, coming-of-age chaos and dystopian futures; films that celebrate self-discovery, sisterhood and unapologetic ambition.
Queer Freedom
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre • 8pm
Head Programmer Matthew Hellett’s ground-breaking strand returns - bigger, braver and full of heart. These films celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories of identity, life, art and queer love.
ON THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
Online Programme
Watch online
Settle in and enjoy a full-length film from wherever you are. If you can’t make it to Brighton, this online strand brings the Oska Bright experience straight to your sofa.
