The Anarchy and Face Film Festival 2025 returns on November 13, 2025, at the Odeon Great Northern, Manchester, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders for an evening dedicated to the art of impactful storytelling. This year’s edition will feature a powerful selection of thought-provoking films from the Elevate Young Minds 2025 Selection, offering audiences a chance to experience bold narratives and creative expressions that challenge, inspire, and educate.
More than just a screening, the festival is a vibrant space for connection and collaboration—inviting attendees to engage with filmmakers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals in meaningful conversations. With tickets priced at £12 for adults and £8 for ages 16–20, the event offers an accessible opportunity to celebrate cinema, creativity, and the shared power of storytelling.
Face Festival est. 2017 is a youth & Global Majority led, Greater Manchester-wide international festival, for creatives, cultural leaders, and social entrepreneurs. With year round learning culminating in a 10 day festival, with 7 non-traditional pathways into creative industry careers and leadership, platforming output in Theatre, Film, Music, Festival development, Model United Nations, Techwell, & Rotation Dance Exchange Hub teacher training.
Face Festival Itinerary
Nov 6th - International Guest Arrival
Nov 7th - Opening Ceremony. (Rochdale) Face International Model of United Nations
Nov 8th - Face Festival International Model of United Nations | CommonWealth Sport for Development and Peace Forum | Manchester Diplomacy Ball Fundraiser.
Nov 9th - Face Festival International Model of United Nations + Award Ceremony
Nov 10th- Facemun - Commsec Visit to present MUN Resolution | Opening Dance Studio Preston
Nov 11th - Inspire tour for School & RDE Global Network Forum
Nov 12th - Creative Employability Schools Forum + Youth Music Concert
Nov 13th - Public Youth Forum - Speaking on theatre + Face Film Screening at Odeon Cinema
Nov 14th - RDE Schools Championship + Creative Employability Forum + Hip Hop Theatre Evening (Contact Theatre)
Nov 15th - Rotation Dance Exchange Day1(at Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project)+Music Concert (Djs,Mc and Live music)
Nov 16th - Rotation Dance Exchange Day2 (at Manchester Arndale) + YCL Award Ceremony (CrossStreet Chapel)
The Anarchy and Face Film Festival 2025 returns on November 13, 2025, at the Odeon Great Northern, Manchester, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders for an evening dedicated to the art of impactful storytelling. This year’s edition will feature a powerful selection of thought-provoking films from the Elevate Young Minds 2025 Selection, offering audiences a chance to experience bold narratives and creative expressions that challenge, inspire, and educate.
More than just a screening, the festival is a vibrant space for connection and collaboration—inviting attendees to engage with filmmakers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals in meaningful conversations. With tickets priced at £12 for adults and £8 for ages 16–20, the event offers an accessible opportunity to celebrate cinema, creativity, and the shared power of storytelling.
Face Festival est. 2017 is a youth & Global Majority led, Greater Manchester-wide international festival, for creatives, cultural leaders, and social entrepreneurs. With year round learning culminating in a 10 day festival, with 7 non-traditional pathways into creative industry careers and leadership, platforming output in Theatre, Film, Music, Festival development, Model United Nations, Techwell, & Rotation Dance Exchange Hub teacher training.
Face Festival Itinerary
Nov 6th - International Guest Arrival
Nov 7th - Opening Ceremony. (Rochdale) Face International Model of United Nations
Nov 8th - Face Festival International Model of United Nations | CommonWealth Sport for Development and Peace Forum | Manchester Diplomacy Ball Fundraiser.
Nov 9th - Face Festival International Model of United Nations + Award Ceremony
Nov 10th- Facemun - Commsec Visit to present MUN Resolution | Opening Dance Studio Preston
Nov 11th - Inspire tour for School & RDE Global Network Forum
Nov 12th - Creative Employability Schools Forum + Youth Music Concert
Nov 13th - Public Youth Forum - Speaking on theatre + Face Film Screening at Odeon Cinema
Nov 14th - RDE Schools Championship + Creative Employability Forum + Hip Hop Theatre Evening (Contact Theatre)
Nov 15th - Rotation Dance Exchange Day1(at Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project)+Music Concert (Djs,Mc and Live music)
Nov 16th - Rotation Dance Exchange Day2 (at Manchester Arndale) + YCL Award Ceremony (CrossStreet Chapel)
