A PROGRAMME has officially been announced for this year’s Wellington Film Festival.

Running from October 3 until October 5, the festival will feature a range of screenings, live performances, workshops, and special events.

Chair of the Festival Steering Committee Sean Pringle Kosikowsky said: “This year’s programme is packed with unique experiences that bring our community together to celebrate the power of storytelling in all its forms.

“From classic films to grassroots documentaries, hands-on workshops to engaging talks, Wellington Film Festival 2025 has something for everyone.”

Festival highlights include a screening of Murnau’s 1926 silent masterpiece Faust, accompanied by a live score blending guitar, synthesisers, and Chinese folk instruments.

Comedy fans can revisit the satire of Monty Python’s Life of Brian, while families can enjoy fantasy classics like Labyrinth and the feel-good musical Mamma Mia. For cinephiles and history buffs alike, a tribute to Buster Keaton will see a collection of his iconic short films screened on his 130th birthday at Brazier’s.

A festival highlight is the Q&A with Wellington Film Festival Patron and acclaimed actor James Purefoy, followed by a screening of Fisherman’s Friends, complete with live sea shanties.

Celebrating nature and environmental storytelling, the festival presents Wilding and Our Town Plants Trees, alongside a showcase of short films, featuring guest speaker and wildlife filmmaker Lisa Walters.

Local creativity also takes the spotlight with Welcome to Wellington – an African Journey, a short documentary exploring the experiences of Wellington’s growing African community.

Additional events include a film prosthetics demonstration, a film quiz hosted by BBC Radio Somerset’s Simon Parkin, and a Q&A with Sharon Sheehan, director of the new feature Mary Anning and the Dinosaur Hunters.

The festival will take up residency in the towns’ Pop-Up Shop from September 29, serving as a hub for tickets, promotions, and hands-on activities.

Festival tickets will be on sale from August 1.