Opening Night Gala: British Film Institute

SOUTHBANK BFI NFT 1
6 March 8.10-10PM

Launched by Maureen Lipman, the very best work from women filmmakers around the globe - a powerful mix of styles and genres, alongside a taste of early silent comedy with live piano accompaniment by twice Grammy nominated Imogen Heap (Garden State soundtrack). Followed by a free party for all ticket holders in the filmcafé.

Comedy Film Gala

Star comediennes; Great Films; Live Music

NFT 1
9 March 6.45PM-8.30PM

Jo Brand, Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson) and Michelle Gomez host a film-music-comedy extravaganza with riotous gems from cinema's earliest superstars and live music from cutting edge musicians Nikki Yeoh and Serafina Steer. An unmissable launch of BEV's hunt for the UK's new comedy filmmaking talent.

Birds Eye View Whitechapel Late Nights Event

Whitechapel Gallery
8 March 7PM
£7

B-movie themed antics with a stunning all girl line up of live performances (Peggy Sue & the Pirates, Florence and the Machine, and Plaster of Paris), DJ sets (Broken Hearts, Isa GT live and DJ Pearl) and visuals (VJ bopa, Jewelspit and Your mum). Hosted by The Laundrettas and Girlcore.

Music Videos Showcase + Q&A presented by Miranda Sawyer

ICA CINEMA 1
8 March 6PM

A riveting round-up of recent music videos from women at the cutting-edge of the industry, hosted by journalist and critic Miranda Sawyer.

Fashion Films + Panel Discussion

ICA CINEMA1
9 March 4 - 5.45PM

A whole new genre is developing. Come see the best from upcoming and established filmmakers — including a Bella Freud/John Malkovich collaboration and a short starring Kirsten Dunst. Followed by panel discussion with Bella Freud, Toyin, Mahalia Belo and chaired by Penny Martin.

Artprojx Presents Opera

LATE AT TATE BRITAIN
7 March Doors 6PM Screening 7.30PM

FREE (tickets on first come first serve basis

+ PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA
9 March 11AM
£8 (£5 conc, artists & curators) includes brunch

Filmmaker + visual artist + composer = OPERA, a fascinating screening of films by eleven artists exploring the world of contemporary classical music.

Bring a Baby

BRIXTON RITZY PICTUREHOUSE
7 March 11AM
£7.50

Special programme of the best, most exciting shorts of the festival, for parents with babies and buggies.

Open Screen: Shooting People Short Film Challenge

ICA BAR
8 March 7PM-9PM
FREE

Come one, come brave: screen your shorts (DVDs only) to a panel of industry specialists and get on the spot feedback, X-factor stylee. Followed by drinks.

Skillset's Meet the Filmmakers

ICA BAR
7 March 4PM-6PM
FREE

Meet the filmmakers with tea, cake and some jolly good chatter. In partnership with Skillset.