About PictureEast Film Festival

PictureEast is a free long weekend 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 30th January - Sunday 2nd February 2025. Each day will be an all-round 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 Newham residents aged 16+ have been meeting on a monthly basis to their contribute ideas, creativity and community values in co-producing the festival.

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

Check out this year’s PictureEast highlights below and keep an eye out for PictureEast 2026 coming soon!