OffBeat

OffBeat is a folk film club and festival sharing overlooked archive films about folk, heritage, and working life in the UK, with the aim to celebrate and connect the culture, art, and stories of everyday people, offering a joined-up, inclusive picture of what it is to be British.

Upcoming Screenings

OffBeat Folk Film Festival: Our Stories 18

Join us at The Garden Cinema for an evening of films sharing the intimate stories of OffBeat people. This event includes… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 113m.
Mon 04 May
20:00

OffBeat Folk Film Festival: Epic Journeys 18

We're back at The Garden Cinema where we will be showing films about journeys taken by OffBeat People. These range from… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 102m.
Sun 10 May
17:00

OffBeat Folk Film Festival: Outside Interests 18

Join us at The Garden Cinema where we will be showing films about people who have an intense love and connection… Read More
Various Directors, Various Countries, Various Years, 91m.
Sun 10 May
19:20

Past Screenings

The OffBeat Folk Film Festival Presents: Short and Sweet Folk Tales 18

The OffBeat Folk Film Festival Presents: Short and Sweet Folk Tales An eclectic curation of shorts showing off Britain’s strangest and… Read More
Various Directors, Various Years, UK, 45m.
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The OffBeat Folk Film Festival Presents: Narrative Shorts and Beyond 18

The OffBeat Folk Film Festival Presents: Narrative Shorts and Beyond Narrative shorts that celebrate the unique character of the British Isles… Read More
95m.
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The OffBeat Folk Film Festival Presents: Tied To The Land 18

The OffBeat Folk Film Festival Presents: Tied To The Land A collection of short documentaries that look at the connection and… Read More
Various Directors, UK, Various Years, 55m.
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The OffBeat Folk Film Festival Presents: Folk Traditions: Old & New 18

The OffBeat Folk Film Festival Presents: Folk Traditions: Old & New A collection of films which explore Britain’s strangest folk traditions… Read More
Various Directors, UK, Various Years, 90m.
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