PictureEast Film Festival 2026

PictureEast Film Festival is back for second year!

PictureEast is a FREE long weekender of films and cultural events celebrating the Newham’s diverse communities of all ages, providing a platform for local artists and filmmakers.

The film festival will take place from Thursday 22nd January - Sunday 25th January 2026.

Following on from an incredible Inaugrual festvial we are excited to bring back the celebration of our varied backgrounds and lived experiences in the borough.

PictureEast is being curated by local residents, with their suggestions shaping the programme and activities over the weekend. A Steering Group of East London residents have been meeting on a monthly basis to their contribute ideas, creativity and community values in co-producing the festival.

PictureEast will include short and feature-length film screenings enhanced by an amazing lineup of performers, speakers, market stalls and other exciting events.

Our film festival will expand on the long running Newham Community Cinema, established at the heart of Stratford for over a decade - programming Black History Month, South Asian Heritage Month, Islamophobia Awareness Month, LGBT+ History Month, Srebrenica Memorial Day, Windrush Day, Holocaust Memorial Day and International Women’s Day plus monthly family screenings at the Discover Children’s Story Centre.

PictureEast is proud to reflect the diversity of our neighbourhood and embrace our differences as our strength.

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Join us for an amazing programme of films from all over the world.

Save the date and get notified when the programme and tickets are live!

Free entry is on a first come, first served basis.

Taking place in various locations across East London. Stay tuned for what's coming to your area.

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PictureEast is supported by Film London, delivered by The New Black Film Collective.

Host or Publisher Newham Community Cinema