WOW FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Celebrating 25 Years of World Cinema in Wales

Wales’ longest running film festival, sharing powerful films and 'cinema that connects'.

For 25 years, WOW has brought bold stories and fresh perspectives to audiences across Wales and beyond — a space for discovery, dialogue, and connection.

Join us for the upcoming festival edition: 20–29 March, 2026.

Stay up to date for year-round events and activities through our social media and news page.

Submissions are now open!

Share your film via FilmFreeway and be part of our milestone 25th edition.

Upcoming events: ECOSINEMA, 9-10 October 2025.

ECOSINEMA

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programme here!

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Glyn Owen ('Knackered') and James Button ('1 in 5 Sheep') - Made inWales Shorts Q&A in Abe

2025 FESTIVAL ARCHIVE

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WOW AROUND WALES

More of WOW throughout

the year!

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WHO WE ARE

Meet the team!

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NEWS

REFLECTIONS ON PEACE AND CINEMA

Today marks the International Day of Peace , and yet, I find myself questioning what that even means. Nowadays, it feels like the world...

Sep 21

THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC + Shorts with a Live Score at the Llanwarne Village Hall

We’re delighted to be returning to Llanwarne Village Hall on Saturday, October 11, at 7.30pm , for another of our live score...

Sep 8

Ecosinema 2025: Cinema, Community & Climate

After its first outing as a mini-festival in 2021, and growing into a much-loved strand within our main festival's March programme, we...

Aug 30

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