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.

On Saturday 8th March, we have a series of events for new filmmakers at Hyde Park Picture House, offering opportunities to connect, develop skills and explore. These events include our BFI Film Academy celebration event, a BFI Film Academy talk with filmmaker Sam Barnett, and our annual INDIs Short Film Awards. 

Join Fermented Films at The Tetley to experience: THE ONE!

From the director of Final Destination, James Wong, comes an adrenaline-fueled, universe-hopping action thriller oozing with 00's nostalgia! Featuring an iconic nu-metal soundtrack and non-stop martial arts mayhem, The One is the overlooked cult classic you didn't know you were missing!

Join us for a special evening of remembrance and celebration.

Watch Mark Currie’s film “Memories of Wartime” and celebrate the re-launch of Dr Jason Knowles’ book “Otley - Memories of World War Two”.

The evening will feature guest speakers and live music from a brass quintet and singer, all honouring the enduring spirit of VE Day.

co-adapted by Armando Iannucci

co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

Otley Film Society are excited to be linking up with the London Mountain Film Festival to bring a whole host of short films about the great outdoors. The evening will begin with the history of Everest expeditions going back to 1924 and up to its centenary in 2024. Other films cover various activities from extreme snowboarding to street cycling to crossing Lewis in a canoe.

Raising funds for Otley Courthouse.

by Oscar Wilde

directed by Max Webster

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

In celebration of World Book Day, we will be joined by the amazing storyteller, Olivia Corbin-Phillip from Stories with Liv who will be introducing the screening with a fun and engaging storytelling performance influenced by the themes from the film!