As part of a new programme, Back to Bollywood, reintroducing Bollywood to Hyde Park Picture House.
Chandni is a classic Yash Chopra love story, softly lyrical, throbbingly beautiful and filled with exquisite locales, lilting melodies and the sound of three hearts hopelessly in love.
Fate leaves Chandni shattered as her love Rohit disappears from her life. She meets Lalit and they befriend each other until Rohit knocks on her door.
Harder Than The Rock chronicles the incredible journey of Britain's first reggae band, Cimarons. Formed by teenage Jamaican immigrants in a London bus shelter in 1967, the band were at the forefront of the reggae explosion in the 1970s. Thousands of miles from Jamaica, they brought excitement, experimentation, and sheer anticipation to Black British youth, connecting them to their roots and identity through their powerful music.
There will be a presentation by Wildlife Friendly Otley before the film screening.
A dying landscape that is healed against all odds, going on to thrive in astonishing ways.
Director: David Allen / Stars: Matthew Collyer, Rhiannon Neads / Rating: PG / Run Time: 1h 15m
An intimate and emotional journey brought to life through VR.
Step into Kindred, an animated VR film that tells the remarkable true story of Syd, the first non-binary trans person to adopt a child in the UK. Through first-person narration and immersive animation, experience Syd’s journey through the adoption process—facing years of setbacks before finally being matched with Ollie, a gender-questioning child who would become their family.
A heartwarming and humorous look at a passionate filmmaking community fighting to keep their creative dreams alive.
In Bradford, a group of passionate cinephiles keep their amateur filmmaking club alive against the odds. Kim Hopkins' documentary captures the struggles, resilience, and camaraderie of this determined group as they chase their creative ambitions. Poignant and uplifting, A Bunch of Amateurs is a tribute to storytelling and the power of community.
A fresh, vibrant rom-com redefining love and connection in modern London.
Dom and Yas, two strangers nursing heartbreak, cross paths in a chance encounter that quickly turns into an unexpected adventure through the bustling streets of Peckham and Brixton. As they open up about their past relationships they form a playful connection that challenges their assumptions about love, heartbreak and second chances. Bursting with bold visuals, quick-witted dialogue and an infectious sense of fun, Rye Lane reinvents the rom-com with a fresh, modern energy.
A powerful coming-of-age story about identity, family, and self-acceptance.
Alike (Adepero Oduye), a 17-year-old Black teenager in Brooklyn, is quietly embracing her identity as a lesbian but faces pressure to conform at home and school. Struggling between the expectations of her deeply religious mother and her own desire for self-expression, she navigates friendships, romance and the complexities of growing up. Written and directed by Dee Rees, Pariah is a deeply personal and visually striking drama that captures the emotional highs and lows of self-discovery.
A tender, mesmerising period romance inspired by the life of pioneering 19th-century palaeontologist Mary Anning.
An unimportant police PR employee steps up to solve the murder of her best friend, and soon discovers a dark secret lurking in the police force.
The INDIs Film Festival returns in March 2025, bringing together young filmmakers, industry professionals and film fans for a packed programme of screenings, talks, workshops and VR experiences.
We've teamed up with our friends at Studio 12 and Hyde Park Picture House for new and exciting networking opportunities that support and connect aspiring local filmmakers.