The leading quartet from the young generation play music by three superb British composera,

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Arnold Bax and Edward Elgar

Kick off the festival in style at our Opening Night Screening at the Library Theatre.

Start your day with stories and pastries!

Join us for Breakfast Shorts, a relaxed walk-in event featuring three short, family-friendly films perfect for all ages.

Grab a fresh coffee, enjoy a free croissant, and settle in for a cosy morning of short films and good company. No booking needed — just drop in, relax, and enjoy the show.

Step into a space where creative worlds collide.

Not only does this FREE event include our selection of experimental films, Creative Jam also brings together local artists from different disciplines: filmmakers with painters, musicians with illustrators, crafters with performers; to produce bold, one-off collaborative works.

Step into the fascinating world of film sound with our dynamic two-hour workshop, led by the experienced sound recordist & mixer Andrew Griffiths and foley artist Tony Gee. This interactive session offers you the unique opportunity to explore the art of sound recording and editing up close and experience firsthand how sound can bring a film to life.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly film screening during your visit to Ascott House. Taking place indoors in the Cricket Pavilion, this relaxed walk-in event offers the perfect chance to unwind after exploring the beautiful estate gardens. Simply drop in, take a seat, and enjoy a film — all included with your admission.

Watch a selection of amazing films (some filmed locally) by the next generation of filmmakers.

Join us for Breakfast Shorts, a welcoming drop-in event designed especially for parents and children. Enjoy a selection of three short, family-friendly films that are perfect for little ones and grown-ups alike.

Join us for an eclectic documentary night bringing together a diverse selection of films, each offering a unique window into different aspects of human experience. From intimate explorations of mental health to fascinating insights into unusual professions and hobbies such as wrestling, woodwork, and seafood fishing, the programme celebrates both the challenges we face and the passions that shape our lives.

Through interactive breakdowns and group discussion, Nick shares professional techniques for rhythm, pacing, and narrative flow, helping you refine weak beats, sharpen story focus, and create seamless, emotionally powerful cuts.

Join us for the first-ever Buzz Cinema Awards, celebrating standout films across five categories. Winners are decided by expert judges and audience members who will have voted for their favourite films throughout the week!

Make a film in a weekend. See it on the big screen. Maybe win an award.

After a week of inspiring workshops and short films, it is your turn to get behind the camera and create a film within 48 hours. All successfully completed films will be screened at our closing night and have a chance to win special awards.

Synopsis

Witness the rise and fall of The Warehouse, a rave venue from Plymouth and times gone by now reduced to a

derelict shell. We explore its history, its people and the future. An amateur filmmaker-explorer finds the building in an

empty derelict state, long after the prosperous life and energy it endured through the 90s. Through a combination of

archives and stories of people who lived there, the film explores through the medium of analogue what once was and

how even a now silent derelict shell can become the centre of the universe.

Join Buzz Cinema as we close a fantastic 10 days celebrating local filmmaking.

Watch the results of our exciting 48 Hour Film Challenge, where teams had just two days to write, shoot, and edit an original short film.

Expect creativity, surprises, and plenty of local talent on the big screen. After the screenings, you’ll get to vote for the film you think deserves the audience vote.

Come celebrate and support our brilliant filmmakers!

The Arts Forum invite applications from community Arts based organisations within Leighton Buzzard & Linslade.

In these testing times perhaps we can help you with a project that you have in mind. Applications must be received by no later than 22nd May 2026.