Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival (BFMAF)
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Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival (BFMAF) is an annual festival in Berwick-upon-Tweed that has been running since 2005 and is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading festivals for new cinema and artists’ moving image.[1][3][7] It is notable for its boundary-crossing programming, which brings together experimental cinema, artist film, fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid work, and for its intimate scale and use of unusual historic town venues.[1][4][8]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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- 20 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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