PictureEast Film Festival 2026

Hard Truths (2025 - Mike Leigh)

Steering group

Hard Truths Panel Discussion (2025 - Cred: Sharon Kilgannon)

pictureeast film festival 2026

PictureEast Film Festival 2026 (PEFF 2026) is set to return with a dynamic programme of feature films, cultural events, short film showcases and panel discussions celebrating the vibrant communities within Newham. The festival continues its mission to reignite Newham’s cinematic culture, exploring the legacy of its lost cinemas and the importance of shared cinematic experiences today.

Stay tuned for more details on programme highlights, special screenings, and guest speakers- TBA soon!

check out our 2025 programme

Last year’s festival kicked off with Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths at the brand-new Everyman Stratford International Cinema, followed by more outstanding feature films, short film showcases, and thought-provoking panel discussions. Other highlights included: a preview screening of The Fire Inside, a gripping Clarissa Shields biopic; All We Imagine As Light, a Golden Globe-nominated Indian drama; Caribbean Shorts; and a family—friendly screening of The Wild Robot at Discover Children’s Story Centre. These titles and more are featured in our printed and digital programme.

Panellists and performers at Peff 2026 COMING SOON!

pictureeast steering group

At the very core of PictureEast Film Festival is the invaluable contribution of our Steering Group. Comprising passionate and dedicated individuals who live, work or play in Newham, this group is instrumental to shaping the festival- from programming and operational delivery to branding and community engagement.

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Hard Truths Audience (2025 - Cred: Sharon Kilgannon)

PRess coverage

We welcome journalists, film reviewers, writers and press agencies to immerse themselves in our enriching programme and capture the eclectic atmosphere of PictureEast through a specially curated press experience.

If you would like to cover PictureEast 2026 please email: info@tnbfc.co.uk