PictureEast Film Festival 2026

Wasteman (2026 - Cal McMau)

Speakers

pictureeast film festival 2026

PictureEast Film Festival 2026 (PEFF26) returns in Newham and Barking & Dagenham from 20th January - 1st February 2026!

This dynamic programme of feature films, short film showcases and panel discussions will continue our legacy of Curated Community Cinema in Newham, and expand into Barking & Dagenham - championing the stories and cultures embedded in both boroughs and inherent to East London.

The festival will continue with its mission to reignite cinematic culture by exploring the legacies of lost cinemas, touring film studios, discovering local film locations, understanding the connection between art & craft plus nurturing community cohesion through a series of cultural events.

PEFF26 Screenings

PEFF26 Booking Link
Upcoming Screenings:
PEFF26: WASTEMAN + PANEL (OPENING NIGHT)
Jan 20
Everyman Stratford International
PEFF26: WASTEMAN + PANEL (OPENING NIGHT)
Everyman Stratford International
Everyman Stratford International
PEFF26: CREATIVE CONNECTIONS SHORTS SHOWCASE + NETWORKING
Jan 21
UCL East Community Cinema
PEFF26: CREATIVE CONNECTIONS SHORTS SHOWCASE + NETWORKING
UCL East Community Cinema
UCL East Community Cinema
PEFF26: MARLEE MATLIN - NOT ALONE ANYMORE + Q&A
Jan 22
The Tate Institute
PEFF26: MARLEE MATLIN - NOT ALONE ANYMORE + Q&A
The Tate Institute
The Tate Institute
PEFF26: HOW TO BUILD A LIBRARY + PANEL
Jan 23
Stratford Library
PEFF26: HOW TO BUILD A LIBRARY + PANEL
Stratford Library
Stratford Library
PEFF26: LONDON BOYS + Q&A
Jan 23
The Source
PEFF26: LONDON BOYS + Q&A
The Source
The Source
PEFF26: THE BAD GUYS 2 + FAMILY ACTIVITY
Jan 24
Good Hotel
PEFF26: THE BAD GUYS 2 + FAMILY ACTIVITY
Good Hotel
Good Hotel
PEFF26: GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE - THE MOVIE
Jan 24
Discover Children's Story Centre
PEFF26: GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE - THE MOVIE
Discover Children's Story Centre
Discover Children's Story Centre
PEFF26: URCHIN + Q&A
Jan 24
UCL East Community Cinema
PEFF26: URCHIN + Q&A
UCL East Community Cinema
UCL East Community Cinema
PEFF26: SOULEYMANE’S STORY + Q&A
Jan 24
Good Hotel
PEFF26: SOULEYMANE’S STORY + Q&A
Good Hotel
Good Hotel
PEFF26: SAVAGES + Q&A
Jan 25
Good Hotel
PEFF26: SAVAGES + Q&A
Good Hotel
Good Hotel
PEFF26: THE STAND + Q&A
Jan 25
Good Hotel
PEFF26: THE STAND + Q&A
Good Hotel
Good Hotel
PEFF26: I SWEAR + Q&A
Jan 25
Good Hotel
PEFF26: I SWEAR + Q&A
Good Hotel
Good Hotel
PEFF26: MY FATHER’S SHADOW + PANEL
Jan 28
Vue Dagenham
PEFF26: MY FATHER’S SHADOW + PANEL
Vue Dagenham
Vue Dagenham
PEFF26: LOLLIPOP + Q&A
Jan 29
A House For Artists
PEFF26: LOLLIPOP + Q&A
A House For Artists
A House For Artists
PEFF26: HOMEBOUND + Q&A
Jan 30
Chadwell Health Community Centre
PEFF26: HOMEBOUND + Q&A
Chadwell Health Community Centre
Chadwell Health Community Centre
PEFF26: FINDING OPTEL + FAMILY ACTIVITY
Jan 30
The Wilds
PEFF26: FINDING OPTEL + FAMILY ACTIVITY
The Wilds
The Wilds
PEFF26: YOUNG PROGRAMMERS SHORTS SHOWCASE + NETWORKING
Jan 30
The Wilds
PEFF26: YOUNG PROGRAMMERS SHORTS SHOWCASE + NETWORKING
The Wilds
The Wilds
PEFF26: BLUE HAS NO BORDERS + Q&A
Jan 30
Kingsley Hall
PEFF26: BLUE HAS NO BORDERS + Q&A
Kingsley Hall
Kingsley Hall
PEFF26: NE ZHA 2 + ACTIVITY
Jan 31
My Heathway Shop
PEFF26: NE ZHA 2 + ACTIVITY
My Heathway Shop
My Heathway Shop
PEFF26: NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE
Jan 31
Kingsley Hall
PEFF26: NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE
Kingsley Hall
Kingsley Hall
PEFF26: SHORTS - UNCOMMON VOICES + Q&A
Jan 31
A House for Artists
PEFF26: SHORTS - UNCOMMON VOICES + Q&A
A House for Artists
A House for Artists
PEFF26: LOCAL CREATIVES SHOWCASE + Panel + DJ night
Jan 31
The Boathouse Studios
PEFF26: LOCAL CREATIVES SHOWCASE + Panel + DJ night
The Boathouse Studios
The Boathouse Studios
PEFF26: MOTHER VERA + Q&A
Feb 1
Women's Museum
PEFF26: MOTHER VERA + Q&A
Women's Museum
Women's Museum
PEFF26: DREAMERS + TALK (LOST CINEMAS)
Feb 1
The Boathouse Studios
PEFF26: DREAMERS + TALK (LOST CINEMAS)
The Boathouse Studios
The Boathouse Studios
PEFF26: PALESTINE COMEDY CLUB + LIVE COMEDY (CLOSING NIGHT)
Feb 1
The Boathouse Studios
PEFF26: PALESTINE COMEDY CLUB + LIVE COMEDY (CLOSING NIGHT)
The Boathouse Studios
The Boathouse Studios

pictureeast steering group

The Steering Group made an invaluable contribution to the 2025 iteration of PictureEast Film Festival and their high level of involvement will resume in 2026. Passionate creatives who live, work and play in both Newham and Barking & Dagenham, have and will continue to shape every facet of the festival - including programming, community engagement and branding thanks to the support of Film London’s Spotlight scheme and other partners.

Learn More

All We Imagine As Light screening at PEFF25

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