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Film Chelt

Various venues, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP
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Cheltenham’s new independent film festival, celebrating moving image, cinema and the art of film making, for film lovers everywhere.

Established this year, FilmChelt is a non-profit, charitable organisation hosting an exciting programme of films and events for its festival running from Saturday 18 October to Sunday 26 October 2025. The FilmChelt team brings a wealth of experience and passion for film making, moving image and cinema, following many years of hosting and delivering previous film festivals and events for Cheltenham.

The new Cheltenham film festival will promote and support independent films and ensure that the film industry has a unique festival. 

Michael Ratcliffe, chair of the board of trustees, said: “We are delighted to announce FilmChelt, Cheltenham’s new independent film festival for film lovers everywhere.

“We’ll be revealing more details about the programme for this October’s festival over the coming weeks. Starting with a musical gala evening during September, ‘Echo of the Oscars’, celebrating the magic and power of music in film.

“Tickets for this special event are now on sale at the box office here: Buy tickets, so do come and join us and be part of FilmChelt.”

The 2025 festival launches with Echoes of the Oscars, an inspiring gala concert of live music, performed by the renowned 60-piece The Film Orchestra, TfO, being held on Saturday 20 September.

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Season (18 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025)

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