The Weekend Festival Pass gives access to all the films and industry events on Saturday and Sunday of the festival. Simply join the queue to the film or industry talk you want to attend and show your pass - it's that simple.
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Our venue dates this year are Wed 4th Oct - Sun 8th Oct.
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Do you want to watch more films?
A one day festival pass give access to all the films and industry events on any one day of the festival. Simply join the queue to the film or the industry talk you want to attend on the day of your choice and show your pass - it's that simple.
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Our venue dates this year are Wed 4th Oct - Sun 8th Oct.
Want to attend the entire festival?
The full festival pass offers the best value, unlimited access to all five days of the festival and the ability to catch up on all the films and talks you've missed at the festival for a further 12 days online.
Venue dates are Wed 4th Oct - Sun 8th Oct, and Online dates are Wed 11th Oct - Sun 22nd Oct.
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We only charge an entry fee for films and talks in The Light Cinema. KUDOS Gallery has FREE screenings everyday - no booking required. We believe accessibility to culture is important for everyone, regardless of their income. Check out the schedule for times of screenings and events.
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Our venue dates this year are Wed 4th Oct - Sun 8th Oct.
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The Weekday Festival Pass gives access to all the films and industry events on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the festival. Join the queue to the film or industry talk you want to attend and show your pass - it's that simple. Unlimited access for three days.
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Our venue dates this year are Wed 4th Oct - Sun 8th Oct.
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The Online Pass gives access to watch all the films and industry events but from the comfort of your own home. That's over 300 short films and 15 industry talks for only £12 - that's just one pound a day! Each film is available for a 48 hour watch window, please refer to the online schedule for timings.
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Online dates are Wed 11th Oct - Sun 22nd Oct.
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After purchasing a ticket for our venues just print it out or show it on your phone to our staff.
Students should be able to provide Student I.D on request when picking up their passes at the Box Office.
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Pick up your festival pass at our box office at KUDOS Gallery, 2nd Floor, Market Place Shopping Centre, Knowsley St, Bolton BL1 2AL - that's one floor down from The Light Cinema. Please note we are only open during the festival dates (Wed 4th Oct - Sun 8th Oct).
To watch films at home simply purchase the "Online Pass" on this site and sign in over the festival dates.