BIFF 2026

Join us for a summer of cutting-edge, independent South Asian cinema at Midlands Arts Centre and Lockworks Cinema Wolverhampton. Featuring premieres, documentaries, shorts, restored classics from the Indian sub-continent and diaspora, and films showcasing the best of Britain South Asian talent. Our 2026 programme is the boldest yet, spanning themes of disability, motherhood, LGBTQIA+ stories, political dramas and Indian cinema classics. Plus get involved with guest Q&As, panel conversations and discussions. Tickets available soon. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear.

A taste of what’s coming up…

We kick things off with 52 Blue where a young man’s passion and desire to meet his idol Lionel Messi leads him on a journey to the football World Cup in Qatar in this rousing tale of self-discovery and Love.

A stirring and powerful political drama that follows a mother’s journey through the Kashmir Himalayan peaks to screen her son’s film, which has been banned by fanatics and the State for the absurd reason of causing social unrest.

In this TIFF premiere multi-layered tale elderly couple in village India struggle with prejudice towards their disabled son, in desperation they make a journey to India’s largest religious fair in search of a resolution.

A new restoration of Peter Brook’s version of the timeless Indian epic of love, morality and warfare.

Make sure to look through our full programme and book tickets early to avoid disappointment.