Crystal Palace International Film Festival

Ten World and European Premieres showing at 4th Crystal Palace International Film Festival

The highly successful Crystal Palace International Film Festival CPIFF) is taking place from Saturday 26th October until 9th November in venues around Crystal Palace in London. Now in its 4th year, the festival provides a fantastic opportunity for film makers to have their work shown to a passionate audience of film professionals, journalists and the general public.

Top quality films are being shown on every single night of the festival. This quality is what brings people back for more along with the great vibe, food and drink. The ‘Best in Category’ and ‘Best in Festival’ CPIFF Award winners are chosen by a prestigious panel of celebrity and respected film industry judges including Johnny Vegas and Mark Steel. “The films are really decent and fascintating so its been brilliant watching them”, said Mark Steel

New to the judging panel this year are Neville Astley, creator of worldwide phenomenon Peppa Pig and Brian Dooley BAFTA winning writer of The Smoking Room and Being Human.

Highlights of the festival are the 4 big screen nights being held at the beautiful St. John The Evangelist Church Auckland Road, Crystal Palace, London, SE19 2RX:

* Short Film and Curry Night launches the festival on Saturday 26th October. £17 includes an Indian banquet buffet from Yak & Yeti.

* Halloween horror/sci-fi night on Saturday 2nd November. £10 includes free nibbles, bar snacks and dips. Selection of wines and beers on sale. Fancy dress welcome though not compulsory.

* Animation Night on Thursday 7th November. Selection of wines, beers and food on sale from a Crystal Palace restaurant.

* Comedy Shorts and CPIFF Awards Night on Saturday 9th November. £18 includes posh canapés. Mark Steel hosts plus musical act TBA. A selection of wines and beers and bubbly on sale. Dress to impress for this night.

see our website for details and how to book tickets for the big screen nights. All other film nights are free.