FAQs
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If you can’t find an answer to your question below or you need any support, please contact us at oskabright@carousel.org.uk
How do I purchase tickets?
Individual screening tickets for the 2024 festival can be purchased via this page.
Once you have booked, you will be sent an email with your tickets attached. For tickets to our screenings at Brighton Dome you can also find your tickets at any time by signing in to the Eventbrite app.
Unless a screening is sold out, tickets will be available on the door. We will be taking card payments only. We recommend booking in advance as screenings are likely to sell out.
Do you offer concession or companion tickets?
We’ve tried to make our tickets as low-cost as possible so that a wide range of people can be part of the festival. If the ticket cost is a barrier to you, please email us.
I have bought tickets for an event, but can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?
We are a small charity and as such we operate a no refunds policy.
A screening I wanted to attend has now sold out – what can I do?
If a screening you want to attend has sold out, please add your name to our mailing list, and if additional tickets become available, we’ll let you know.
Is there allocated seating?
For all screenings at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre there is no allocated seating. This means you won’t be able to book a specific seat when buying your tickets. Attendees can choose their seats when they arrive. Please sit wherever you feel comfortable.
If you have any access needs, please contact the team at oskabright@carousel.org.uk
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If you can’t find an answer to your question below, please contact us at oskabright@carousel.org.uk
Will there be subtitles?
All our films at the festival have subtitles.
The subtitles are mainly for dialogue, the parts where people speak.
We will have BSL at Launch Night, Awards Night, and the screenings on Tuesday 12th March.
Are your events suitable for children?
For the most part, all screenings are for adults. Our Emerging Talent screening is aimed at a younger audience.
Is there allocated seating?
For all screenings at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre there is no allocated seating. This means you won’t be able to book a specific seat when buying your tickets. Attendees can choose their seats when they arrive. Please sit wherever you feel comfortable.
You can find out more about the Dome’s accessibility policy here.
For our screenings at Depot and Dukes at Komedia there is allocated seating; you can choose your seat when booking your ticket.
When should I arrive for a screening?
The time in the programme is when the screening will start. Please arrive at least 15 minutes beforehand to get a drink, find a seat and get comfy!
There are no trailers before the films, so they will start promptly - don’t be late!
Can I leave any time I want?
All our screenings are relaxed screenings.
For the screenings:
- The lights are dimmed, though not off.
- The volume levels are a little lower than usual.
- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for wheelchair users.
- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the festival.
Are food and drink permitted at your screenings?
All venues will be selling their own food and drinks. Please take your rubbish with you when you leave the screening.
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How do I get there?
The majority of the festival is at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange & Studio Theatre.
The address is:
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange & Studio Theatre
New Road
Brighton
BN1 1UG
Click here for a Google Maps link
Sustainable Travel
We encourage audiences to come by green methods of travel: walking, train, bus and bike.
Bike
There are cycle lanes across the city, including along the seafront and Old Steine. Bikes can be locked up on racks at the bottom of Church Street or New Road.
Alternatively, Beryl Bikes have bike stations across the city. The closest location to dock is at Brighton Palace Pier.
Brighton & Hove City Council’s Cycle Map More information on Beryl Bikes.
Bus
Brighton & Hove Buses have Bus stops on North St, Queen’s Rd and Pavilion Parade are all within a short walk to the venue.
Plan your journey with Brighton and Hove Buses
Train
Brighton railway station is a 10-minute walk away with fast, regular services into Brighton from London and along the coast.
Taxi
Taxis are available 24 hours a day. The nearest taxi pick-up and drop-off point is on Church Street. In Brighton, Hackney Carriage taxis are white and aqua and can be hailed on the street or booked by calling 01273 202020.
Private hire vehicles, including app-based operators, can only be booked and won’t pick up passengers from the street.
Electric vehicles and charging
The nearest electric vehicle charging points are in the NCP Theatre Car Park with standard 3 pin (3kW) & Type 2 (7kW) outlets. To find out more about electric vehicles and charging in the city please see Brighton & Hove City Council's website or view all charging points with Electric Brighton or Zap Map.
Car
Please check your route for local traffic information before you travel.
On-street parking is very limited near Brighton Dome, but maybe possible after 6pm and on Sundays. The nearest car park is the NCP Theatre Car park.
Blue Badge Parking
Customers with a Blue Badge can park in disabled bays, pay & display bays and shared use bays in Brighton & Hove.
Information on parking in local bays
New Road parking spaces - Max stay: 3 hours
Church Street Bays - No time limit on stay
Vist Brighton and Hove City Council’s website for more information on Blue Badge Parking.
Download Blue Badge parking information (PDF)
You can find out more about the Dome’s accessibility policy here.
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How can I have my film in Oska Bright?
Once the 2024 festival is finished, the team will have a rest, and then we’ll open for submissions to Oska Bright Film Festival 2026. Sign up for our mailing list to know when and how to enter your film.
Will I be doing an intro or a Q&A?
We had an overwhelming response of people wanting to do a Q&A with their films. Unfortunately we don’t have enough time to do a Q&A with everyone who responded.
Because Oska Bright is a short film festival with over 100 films in it, if we did a Q&A with every filmmaker who wanted to, it would be a very long festival indeed!
Katy Swarbrick will be in touch directly with a time slot and plans if you have been selected.
If you aren’t booked for a Q&A, please don’t worry! We are inviting any Filmmakers attending to join in with an intro to their film.
If you are attending, do let us know if you haven’t already, we’d love to meet you. It will be a lot of fun. There will be learning disabled filmmakers and artists from all over the world.
What is the atmosphere like at OBFF? Do I need to dress up?
We are in the buzzy city of Brighton, right by the sea on England’s South coast. Brighton is a cool, vibrant, but laid-back city. Things are pretty casual here, and the vibes are relaxed.
We encourage filmmakers and attendees to dress any way you like. If you are a more formal person who likes to dress up, go for it! Ballgowns and sparkles are strongly encouraged. We also have many attendees who come in t-shirts and jeans. There are no rules. Be yourself.
Do prepare for changeable weather. Even though our festival is held in the Spring season, it can be pouring down with rain one minute and sunny and mild the next. Be sure to bring a brolly, and layers are always a good idea. Because Brighton is by the sea, it can be very windy so bear that in mind.
Where is good to eat nearby?
The Brighton Dome has a bar and provision for snacks. It also has the Red Roaster café attached to it for lunches, coffees and snacks.
Brighton is full of wonderful places to eat, suitable for all budgets. Near the Dome you have the Laines with everything from Five Guys, Pizza Express to Chili Pickle Currys, to fancy sushi. Have a little google, or enjoy some time exploring nearby to see what you can discover.
What should I do at the festival?
Talk to people! We know it can feel really hard to do but introduce yourself to the people around you and ask if they make films, where they're from, what they’re interested in.
Go see all the films you can.
Have some questions prepared for when you meet people. You could ask things like “How did you start making films?” or just start by asking them where they’re from, or what films inspired them.
Network in the bar after events and screenings. Introduce yourself. Ask questions. Make friends. Give out cards. Make plans. You can get lifelong relationships from OBFF.
Go to the Filmmaker hub based in the Corn Exchange bar when you're not at the other screenings. Find new people to talk to. Don't be afraid of the people there. They're there to meet people too.
What to do after the Festival is over?
Unpack, look at your cards, email people, get new connections on Facebook or Twitter or whichever social media you prefer.
Make an effort to stay connected with people you met. Try and meet with the people you met who live near you.
And keep making films!