Daydream Cinema Short Film Festival returns in 2027

We’re excited to announce our next short film festival will take place at Newcastle City Library on Saturday 20th March 2027.

Our events support accessible opportunities for neurodivergent and disabled people to enjoy films in their communities.

We’re committed to screening films made by neurodivergent and disabled filmmakers, with a focus on work that has little or no dialogue.

We’re particularly interested in animation and family-friendly shorts, although we also screen live action and films with adult themes.

For 2027, we’re interested in seeing work that are “Lynchian”, or shorts inspired by the themes, imagery and sounds of David Lynch’s films/television/artwork.

Submit your film now to be considered for our event at Newcastle City Library on Saturday 20th March, with plans to curate a touring package of short films that will screen at venues across the Northern England.

Our events are currently on hold, as we deliver BFI Film Audience Network-funded Relaxed Cinema Stategic Project across the North.

Although our own screenings are on hold, we’re working with five venues to support their Relaxed Screening programmes by othering consultation, training and marketing.

ARC Stockton Arts Centre – arconline.co.uk

The Customs House South Shields – customshouse.co.uk

Gala Durham – galadurham.co.uk

Brewery Arts Kendal – breweryarts.co.uk

Tyne Valley Film Festival, Forum Cinema Hexham – tynevalleyfilmfestival.com

Get in touch if you need to know more about any of our events or want us to organise a Daydream Cinema Club or Screening in your community.

Daydream Cinema Day is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of the BFI Film Audience Network.