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Brighton Rocks International Film Festival, Brighton (2026)

01/06/2026

Take a scroll through our LGBTQIA+ sessions with us 🏳️‍🌈

One of the most important and cherished strands of BRIFF, our LGBTQ+ programme holds a special place in the festival.
As a festival based in Brighton (one of the UK’s most vibrant LGBTQ+ cities) we’re proud to champion q***r voices and stories on home turf.

Across two days of screenings, we’ll be celebrating powerful stories of identity, community, love, resilience, self expression, and lived experience through both narrative and documentary filmmaking.

🎬 Friday 19th June – The Actors
•5–7PM — Docs & Drama: Life Beyond the Binary
•7–9PM — LGBTQIA+ Films Rock
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🎬 Sunday 21st June – Daltons
•3–5PM — LGBTQ+ Docs Rock (Feature Length Documentary Session)

From emerging voices to established filmmakers, these screenings showcase the breadth, creativity, and importance of LGBTQ+ storytelling. In a city that has long stood for inclusion, freedom of expression, and community, we’re incredibly proud to share these films with Brighton audiences.

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31/05/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Dylan Holloway will be joining us at BRIFF 2026 for a special screening and Q&A of Tomorrow’s Too Late, followed by a live performance at Daltons.⭐️🍋

It’s a real privilege to welcome Dylan to the festival and to celebrate a film that explores music, identity, and self discovery through such a powerful and personal lens.

@ Daltons
Wednesday 17th June
4PM!

Speaking about the screening, Dylan said:

“It’s incredibly special to be screening Tomorrow’s Too Late at Brighton Rocks, a film about music, identity and becoming yourself, in one of the UK’s most vibrant and historic LGBTQ+ cities. To me, Brighton has always stood for freedom of expression, creativity and community, so it feels like the perfect place to share this story.”

Join us for an afternoon of film, conversation, and live music as part of BRIFF 2026.☀️🌊

30/05/2026

DOCS ROCK☀️
Some of the most powerful stories are true.

Docs Rock shines a spotlight on documentary filmmakers who capture the people, places, and issues shaping our world. Expect thought provoking films, extraordinary characters, and stories that stay with you long after the credits roll.

Whether exploring global issues or intimate personal journeys, this strand celebrates the power of documentary cinema to educate, inspire, and connect us.

@ Daltons
Thursday 18th June
5:30–7:45PM & 7:45–11PM!

Join us for an evening of remarkable filmmaking and real stories that deserve to be seen.

28/05/2026

🍋⭐️We are incredibly excited to announce that Dylan Holloway will be joining us at BRIFF 2026 for a special screening and Q&A of Tomorrow’s Too Late, followed by a live performance at Daltons as we close out this year’s festival ahead of the awards ceremony.

It’s a real privilege to welcome Dylan to Brighton Rocks and to celebrate a film so deeply connected to music, identity, and self expression in a city that represents exactly that!!

@ Daltons
Sunday June 21st 3pm- 5pm
Tickets are available in our bio as always ☀️

Dylan left us this message ahead of the exciting events to come…

“It’s incredibly special to be screening Tomorrow’s Too Late at Brighton Rocks, a film about music, identity and becoming yourself, in one of the UK’s most vibrant and historic LGBTQ+ cities. To me, Brighton has always stood for freedom of expression, creativity and community, so it feels like the perfect place to share this story.”

We can’t wait to share this one with you 😍

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28/05/2026

🍋⭐️We are incredibly excited to announce that Dylan Holloway will be joining us at BRIFF 2026 for a special screening and Q&A of Tomorrow’s Too Late, followed by a live performance at Daltons as we close out this year’s festival ahead of the awards ceremony.

It’s a real privilege to welcome Dylan to Brighton Rocks and to celebrate a film so deeply connected to music, identity, and self expression in a city that represents exactly that!!

@ Daltons
Sunday June 21st 3pm- 5pm
Tickets are available in our bio as always ☀️

Dylan left us this message ahead of the exciting events to come…

“It’s incredibly special to be screening Tomorrow’s Too Late at Brighton Rocks, a film about music, identity and becoming yourself, in one of the UK’s most vibrant and historic LGBTQ+ cities. To me, Brighton has always stood for freedom of expression, creativity and community, so it feels like the perfect place to share this story.”

We can’t wait to share this one with you 😍

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27/05/2026

STUDENT FILMS ROCK!!!
The next generation of filmmakers takes over BRIFF 2026.

Student Films Rock celebrates emerging voices, bold ideas, and the incredible creativity coming out of film schools and universities right now; showcasing the future of independent cinema on the big screen.

From experimental shorts to standout storytelling, these screenings are packed with fresh talent and exciting new perspectives.

@ Daltons
•Wednesday June 17th
•6–8PM & 8:45–11PM⭐️

EmergingFilmmakers

25/05/2026

🎬 MADE IN BRIGHTON 🎬

Films born in Brighton, screened in Brighton.

One of the most exciting parts of BRIFF 2026, Made in Brighton celebrates the filmmakers, stories, creativity, and communities shaping independent film right here in the city.

From bold new voices to unforgettable local storytelling, we’re incredibly proud to be showcasing home-grown cinema on home turf.

Screening across 3 sessions at Daltons⭐️
June 15th-16th

Check out our programme for all the details 💣

FilmFestival

22/05/2026

After months of planning, submissions, screenings, and late nights… the long-awaited BRIFF 2026 programme is finally live 🎬✨

Explore this year’s official selection, special events, guest appearances, networking nights, and more as Brighton Rocks International Film Festival returns for our biggest year yet.⭐️

June 15th–21st
Tickets + full programme now live on our website.🤩

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18/05/2026

🎬 BRIFF 2026 PROGRAMME LAUNCH 🎬

Join us at The Actors Pub Light Room on May 29th as we officially launch this year’s Brighton Rocks International Film Festival programme.

Expect first looks at this year’s screenings, special guests, festival announcements, networking, drinks, and the beginning of an unforgettable week of independent film in Brighton.

📍 The Actors Pub; Light Room
🗓️ May 29, 2026
⏰ 6PM
🎟️ £5 PWYW

Tickets available now :)

BrightonFringe

17/05/2026

We are beyond excited to announce Toyah Willcox as this year’s Guest of Honour at Brighton Rocks International Film Festival!!🎬

Toyah left us this wonderful quote-
“I am really excited to be joining Brighton Rocks Film Festival in June. I have long been associated with Brighton because of my role in Quadrophenia.
To be meeting the independent filmmakers and seeing their work will be inspiring and a joy, plus I support how amazing and important independent filmmakers are to the future of our industry.”

A true icon of film, music, and British culture; we can’t wait to welcome Toyah to BRIFF 2026.

Tickets available now via the link in our bio as always ⭐️

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