2026 PROGRAMME
The theme of this year’s Jali Film Weekender programme is Rebellion, which manifests across both cinematic forms and narratives told, as well as who audiences will be introduced to both on and off screen.
Rebellion runs through our expansive screen programme, spanning narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short film, and continues through filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, gatherings and workshops, as well as our Extended Realities (XR) Exhibition of virtual and expanded reality works.
Check out the full 2026 programme schedule below.
HANDSWORTH SONGS + Short
In honour of its 40th anniversary, we revisit John Akomfrah’s groundbreaking experimental documentary essay on race, protest and belonging in 80s Britain.
Lunchtime Talk: Community-centred cultural spaces in a climate of division
Bringing together artists, filmmakers, programmers, cultural workers and community organisers to think collectively about what it means to centre Black, African and diaspora communities within film and the arts.
Lunchtime Talk: Geração 80 Masterclass
As part of the Spotlight: Geração 80 programme we welcome Geração 80 for a special Lunchtime Talk Masterclass.