Face Film - (Adult Tickets 21+) - Odeon Great Northern, Manchester,

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.

  Film Screenings

     Film Title                              Director(s)                    Country of Origin

• Doomsday Blues                       Mel Dirikoc                Turkey, United Kingdom

• Serenitude                              Roshani Bhundia                  United Kingdom

• The Children of Orpheus        Derkan Dogan                      United Kingdom

• Diverse Hire Dominic         Alexander Christopher              United Kingdom

• Encuentro Americano                   E.T.  Vazquez                    United States

• Ya Hanouni Lyna Tadount,          Sofian Chouaib                   France

• Veins of Anxiety                              Fatemeh Zare                  Netherlands

• Eye Jam                                        Julia Jolliffe                        United Kingdom

• Save These Fields                     Benjamin Gibbs                      United Kingdom

• Myself and My Enemyz             Mark Bernard                             Australia

• The Sight Is a Wound               Parham Ghalamdar                               Iran

• Crossing Over Barrack               Street Philip Denvir                         Ireland

• Perpetuity                                      Danny Turner                     United Kingdom

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)

https://elevateyoungminds.uk/face25