Bristol Radical Film Festival
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The Bristol Radical Film Festival is a volunteer-run annual festival in Bristol, United Kingdom, founded in 2011–2012 to showcase politically engaged, activist, and formally innovative cinema. It is notable for pairing screenings with audience discussions, Q&As, and debates, and for using unconventional community venues as part of its explicitly anti-mainstream, radical ethos. The festival screens a mix of contemporary and historical works, including documentaries, shorts, drama, animation, and experimental films that engage with social and political issues. It is significant in the film festival circuit as part of the wider Radical Film Network and as a model for inclusive, discussion-driven political film culture.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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- 14 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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