The 2025 Chester International Film Festival (CIFF) ran from 21st March to 3rd April at Storyhouse, Chester. Showcasing a hand-picked selection of international film previews, locally curated short film programmes, special guest speakers, and unique cinematic adventures. Proudly produced in partnership with the University of Chester, and Storyhouse. Opening and closing receptions with thanks to VAIN.
The winner of the Audience Award for 2025 was Four Mothers, a delightful and heartfelt dramedy about one people-pleasing son and four extremely demanding mothers.
The Chester Animation Festival Audience Award went to The Pearl (Let’s make peace) by Abdollah Alimorad from Iran
Chester International Film Festival 2024
The 2024 Chester International Film Festival, highlighting the very best in international cinema (including pre-release previews) took place from 1st March to 8th March 2024.
The winner of the Audience Award for 2024 was Green Border, Agnieszka Holland’s intense, intelligent broadside against injustice and terror on the borders of the EU.
The Chester Animation Festival Audience Award went to The Curse of Dracular
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