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Film &TelevisionFestival3 ––––––––– 29 May

Celebrating northern voices onscreen & behind the camera!

Square Chapel Arts Centre

For more information and to book visit squarechapel.co.uk or call 01422 349 422Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QG

Introduction Dave Garratt, Film Programmer

We are thrilled to announce Square Chapel Arts Centre’s very first film festival - Up North: Film and Television Festival - celebrating northern voices on screen and behind the camera.

It became apparent, when we had our mini Barry Hines season last Summer, that there was a real thirst for film and television from the north, from South Yorkshire, all the way up to the Scottish Borders. We are blessed locally with a strong history of film culture that has always expressed our identity and landscape (rural and industrial) on the small and big screen. From the kitchen sink dramas of the 1950s and 60s such as Billy Liar and A Taste of Honey to recent releases that crossed the pond like Billy Elliot and Calendar Girls. It’s a huge body of work to call upon and it’s been a tough decision to whittle it down, even though we have over 50 events as part of the festival!

We have a huge range of well-known names and faces coming along as part of this festival, to share stories of their careers. Guests include

Brian Blessed, Kay Mellor, Alan McGee, Henry Normal and Paul Chuckle who will take to the Square Chapel stage alongside critically acclaimed new talent such as Harry Wootliff (director of Only You, previewed at the festival) and Aaron Dunleavy, who evokes the spirit of those 1950s and 60s realist films in his work.

Finally, when programming Up North Film and Television Festival, our main aim was to make it entertaining and reflect the other genres of entertainment we host here at Square Chapel on a daily basis. You can expect great music from The Orielles, side splitting laughs from comedian John Shuttleworth, a theatrical exploration of all 295 episodes of Last of the Summer Wine and even a Frank Sidebottom Papier-mâché head-making workshop!

Whether it be a writer, director, actor or landscape you take away with you from this film and television festival, I hope you come away with a new-found appreciation and pride of what us folk from ‘Up North’ make and send out into the world when it comes to film and television.

Festival Diary 3 – 29 May 2019

Fri 3 11am Pond Life + Q&A Page 9 Fri 3 – Thurs 9 Pond Life Page 9 Fri 3 6.30pm Dogtooth + Gig from The Orielles Page 4 Sat 4 2pm Frank Sidebottom Head Making Workshop Page 15 8pm Looking for Eric + Q&A Page 17Sun 5 1.30pm A Boy, a Girl and a Bike Page 13 4pm Remembering René – Allo Allo with Sue Hodge Page 6Mon 6 2pm Wilfred Pickles OBE: The Gay Dog Page 14 Tues 7 8pm Alien Page 20 Wed 8 5.30pm Life of a Mountain – Blencathra Page 21 8pm Run Forever + Q&A with Nicky Spinks Page 21 Fri 10 – Thurs 16 Red Joan Page 9 Sat 11 8pm Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story + Q&A Page 15 Sun 12 2pm Celebrating ChuckleVision + Q&A with Paul Chuckle Page 22

7.15pm Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story Page 15 Mon 13 2pm Wilfred Pickles OBE The Family Way Page 14 7.30pm Kay Mellor in Conversation Page 6 Tues 14 5.45pm My Summer of Love Page 18 8pm Four Lions + Q&A Page 16 Wed 15 7.30pm The Keeper + Q&A Page 10 Thurs 16 7.30pm Helen of Four Gates + Live Piano Page 13 Fri 17 8pm A Clockwork Orange Page 20 Fri 17 – Tues 21 Eaten by Lions Page 11 Sat 18 3pm Alfie the Odd-Job Boy with Aaron Dunleavy Page 19 5.30pm Sometimes Always Never Page 11

8pm Only You + Q&A Page 11 Sun 19 1pm Fantastic Mr Fox Page 22 2pm A Taste of Honey Page 13 4pm The Best of Sheffield Adventure Film festival Page 21 7pm Dave Johns Live Page 7 Mon 20 2pm Room at the Top Page 18 Tues 21 8pm The Wedding Present + Q&A Page 4 Wed 22 5.30pm The Best of Sheffield Adventure Film festival Page 21

7.30pm An Audience with Brian Blessed Page 7 8pm Sightseers Page 16

Fri 24 11am Billy Elliot Page 19 8pm Summer Winos – Live! Page 12

Sat 25 2pm Chicken Run Page 22 5pm Oasis: Supersonic Page 5 8pm An Evening with Alan McGee (Creation Records) Page 5

Sun 26 2pm Wilfred Pickles OBE: Billy Liar + Q&A Page 14 5pm Big Field with Darren Dutton Page 16

7.30pm John Shuttleworth: It’s Nice Up North Page 16 Mon 27 2pm Calendar Girls Page 20 Tues 28 5.15pm The Keeper Page 10 8pm Saturday Night and Sunday Morning Page 19 Wed 29 3pm Henry Normal Workshop Page 8 7pm Saturday Night and Sunday Morning Page 19 7.30pm An Evening with Henry Normal Page 8

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MusicFeaturing the North’s best bands on screen and live on stage!

Dogtooth (2009) + Gig from The OriellesFriday 3 May, 6.30pm Gig 9pm, £13 – £10

Introduced by Chris Hawkins (BBC Radio 6 Music) Halifax band, The Orielles released their debut album (Silver Dollar Moment) in 2018 and have quickly established themselves as one of the best new indie bands in the country. They are heavily influenced by film and one of their key influences is the shocking 2009 film Dogtooth - about isolated siblings and their controlling parents; from director Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite). The festival opening night party includes an introduction to the evening by Chris Hawkins (BBC Radio 6 Music), a screening of Dogtooth followed by a live gig from The Orielles.

The Wedding Present – Something Left Behind (2018) + Q&ATuesday 21 May, 8pm, £8 Featuring a Q&A with Director Andrew Jezard & BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Chris Hawkins. See this new feature documentary about the ‘greatest break-up album of all time’ followed by a Q&A with Director Andrew Jezard and Chris Hawkins (BBC Radio 6 Music). Explore music, obsession, love, loss and fading youth over the 30-year lifespan of The Wedding Present’s much-heralded debut LP, ‘George Best’. Featuring interviews with the original band members and key players in the record’s history, the film follows the album’s story through the eyes of the fans who have carried it with them for a lifetime. The story concludes with the band’s homecoming show in Leeds where the city witnessed a blistering and emotional final-ever performance of the album!

Oasis: Supersonic (2016)Saturday 25 May, 5pm, £5

Supersonic is a no holds barred documentary about the meteoric rise of iconic ‘90s rock band Oasis, weaving some of their concert footage with candid interviews and a first-hand account of the backstage sibling rivalry that threatened to destroy the band. An Evening with Alan McGee (Creation Records) Saturday 25 May, 8pm, £15 – £12

Join us after the screening of Supersonic for an evening with the man who discovered Oasis, Alan McGee. Best known for co-founding Creation Records and managing acts such as The Jesus and Mary Chain, My Bloody Valentine and The Libertines this promises to be a revealing evening full of stories about the man behind some of the most important bands of the last 30 years!

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Remembering René – ‘Allo ‘Allo! with Sue HodgeSunday 5 May, 4pm, £9

Huddersfield’s Gordon Kaye was best known for his role as French Café Owner René Artois in the cult TV sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo! We are delighted to be joined by Sue Hodge (Mimi in the long running series) to talk about her friendship on camera and on stage with Gordon Kaye alongside a screening of the classic episode ‘The Flying Nun’.

Northern VoicesThere is no shortage of screen talent in the north and we are bringing you a selection of the very best, to talk about their careers on screen and behind the camera.

Dave Johns LiveSunday 19 May, 7pm, £14 – 12

Perhaps best-known as playing the lead role in Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake, Dave Johns has enjoyed a meteoric rise from gigging stand-up to walking the red carpet at Cannes. Part stand-up gig and part Q&A (covering his acting career), come along and enjoy a night of laughter from one of the country’s hardest working entertainers. Dave Johns will be joined by Comedian Lucy Beaumont for the Q&A.

Kay Mellor in ConversationMonday 13 May, 7.30pm, £10

Leeds born and bred writer, director and actress Kay Mellor OBE, is probably best known for her work on several successful and ground-breaking television drama series’ including Fat Friends, Band of Gold, The Syndicate and most recently Girlfriends. Kay will be joined on stage by Neil Hurst (who starred in Fat Friends ‘The Musical’) to talk about her career in the industry and her huge collection of much-loved shows.

An Audience with Brian BlessedWednesday 22 May, 7.30pm, £29.50

Larger than life British actor, Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, An Evening with Brian Blessed is an experience that nobody should miss. His eloquence and humour will captivate you from the moment he walks on stage until the moment he leaves. Brian will talk about his career on stage and screen including anecdotes from Flash Gordon, Black Adder, I Claudius and Z Cars and his many appearances in Shakespearean Productions. He is also an avid climber and has conquered Everest and Kilimanjaro amongst others. His show may not be suitable for people of a nervous disposition or those who aren’t expecting the odd expletive!

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An Evening with Henry NormalWednesday 29 May, 7.30pm, £12 – £10

Our closing event is a fascinating evening with Henry Normal in which you will hear stories about his incredible career from touring with Pulp to writing on The Royle Family and Mrs Merton. Henry Normal also co-founded Baby Cow Productions with Steve Coogan and has produced a wide range of films such as Philomena and Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. We will be screening a selection of clips alongside anecdotes of his over 25-year career.

Henry Normal Workshop – Writing Comedy for TV, Film & RadioWednesday 29 May, 3pm, £5

What are the top 20 mistakes and how can you avoid them? Producer of many TV hits including Gavin and Stacy, The Mighty Boosh, Moone Boy and the Partridge film Alpha Papa, Henry talks through the common mistakes people make again and again. Henry’s 25 years of experience provides an insight into the specialist art of comedy writing.

New Releases and PreviewsEnjoy a great selection of new releases alongside previews of films released in the coming months.

Pond Life (2018) + Q&AFriday 3 May – Thursday 9 May, £7 – £5

This wonderful debut film by acclaimed theatre director Bill Buckhurst, is set against a backdrop of the post-industrial North. In a quiet mining village just outside Doncaster, a rumour stirs about the legend of a giant carp in the nearby decoy ponds. Young Trevor takes watch one night at the water’s edge. The following night he decides to lead a brigade of friends and neighbours on a fishing expedition. Set in Summer 1994 and with a beautiful soundtrack from Richard Hawley this is a story about a young community coming of age. See the film on Friday 3 May at 11am followed by a Q&A with writer, Richard Cameron.

Red Joan (2018)Friday 10 May – Thursday 16 May, £7 – £5

Set in a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley lives in contented retirement. Her tranquil existence is shockingly shattered as she’s arrested by MI5. Joan has been hiding an incredible past; she is one of the most influential spies in living history.

This wartime spy drama from Trevor Nunn stars Judi Dench (originally from York) in a story inspired by the life of British civil servant Melita Norwood, who was unmasked as the KGB’s longest-serving spy at the age of 87.

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The Keeper (2018) + Q&A with Ex Man City goalkeeper, Eric Nixon Wednesday 15 May, 7.30pm, Tuesday 28 May, 5.15pm, £8 – £5

Eaten by Lions (2018)Friday 17 May – Tuesday 21 May, £7– £5

Omar and Pete are half-brothers. When their parents are eaten by lions, they embark on a journey to find Omar’s real father. What follows is a funny, heart-warming journey of self-discovery for both boys...in Blackpool. The Choudray family represents a truly contemporary example of modern multicultural Britain - but what will the brothers make of their eccentric newfound family?

Only You (2018) + Q&ASaturday 18 May, 8pm, £7

See this critically acclaimed feature from Leeds director, Harry Wootliff. Elena (Laia Costa), 35, and Jake (Josh O’Connor), 26, meet by chance as they fight over the same taxi on New Year’s Eve. But, instead of going their separate ways, they start a passionate relationship. Falling in love was the easy part, can they remain in love when life doesn’t give them everything they hoped for? Join the Director for the post-film Q&A.

Sometimes Always Never (2018) Saturday 18 May, 5.30pm, £7

See this before its main release in June! Sometimes Always Never is the new film from Carl Hunter (best known as a member of Liverpudlian band, The Farm). Alan (Bill Nighy) is a stylish tailor with moves as sharp as his suits. He has spent years searching tirelessly for his missing son Michael. With a body to identify and his family torn apart, Alan must repair the relationship with his youngest son Peter and solve the mystery, so he can finally move on and reunite his family.

The Keeper is a true story about the legendary German goalkeeper Bernd ‘Bert’ Trautmann – the goalkeeper for Manchester City from 1949 to 1964. A man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life (Margaret) saw him rise from Nazi ‘villain’ to British hero. Trautmann won over even his harshest critics by playing on with a broken neck in the 1956 FA Cup Final, ensuring victory for his team. See the film on Wednesday 15 May at 7.30pm followed by a Q&A with Eric Nixon - ex Manchester City Goalkeeper and friend of Bert Trautmann.

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The North RememberedEnjoy classics on the big screen alongside a special retrospective featuring the work of Halifax actor, Wilfred Pickles OBE.

Summer Winos – Live!Friday 24 May, 8pm, £10

Two Men, Two Hundred and Ninety-Five Episodes, One Obsession… When does a fondness for a TV show become an obsession? Andrew and Bob’s gentle love of Last of the Summer Wine quickly become a quest to watch all 295 episodes. In order. While visiting locations. Making films. Meeting the cast. Boozing with the writer. And, ultimately, turning their passion into a show. But they’re not obsessed. Are they? Seven years after embarking on the ‘Summer Winos’ quest, Andrew

The North Remembered

A Boy, a Girl and a Bike (1949) Sunday 5 May, 1.30pm, £5

This classic was partially filmed in Halifax and we are screening it on the day the Tour De Yorkshire departs from the magnificent Piece Hall. With a cast that includes Diana Dors and Honor Blackman, this is a tale of Love, theft and deception that causes havoc in a Yorkshire cycling club.

A Taste of Honey (1961) Sunday 19 May, 2pm, £7 – £5

This landmark drama features great performances from Rita Tushingham and Murray Melvin. Jo and her mother Helen, live in the grey bleak houses of Manchester, continually moving in an attempt to stay one step ahead of angry landlords. Jo spends most of her time alone as her mother spends evenings with her latest boyfriend. As Helen moves in with her new husband, Jo sets out to lead an independent life and starts an unusual relationship with a young, closeted gay man named who is trying to escape problems of his own.

Helen of Four Gates (1920) + Live PianoThursday 16 May, 7.30pm, £8

This silent classic, from film pioneer Cecil Hepworth, was set around Heptonstall, West Yorkshire and is a rural melodrama in which the heroine falls victim to a devious villain. The Yorkshire landscape lends itself to a film full of treachery, madness and thwarted love. The film will be accompanied by a live piano score from pianist Darius Battiwalla.

and Bob take to the stage to explain just how Last of the Summer Wine has taken over their lives, and what YOU can learn and love from the world’s longest-running sitcom!

Enjoy a screening of ‘The Man From Oswestry’ at 7pm as part of the ticket price!

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The North ReimaginedWe are good at being ‘a bit weird’ up north so, here’s a selection of films that reimagine the world in a whole new way!

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2018) + Q&A Saturday 11 May, 8pm & Sunday 12 May, 7.15pm, £8

This is the official documentary about maverick Manchester comedian, Frank Sidebottom and the life and art of his hidden creator Chris Sievey. Frank Sidebottom remembered fondly as the man with the Papier-mâché head, was the court jester of the Manchester music and comedy scene for over 25 years. We are joined by director Steve Sullivan for a Q&A on Saturday 11 May!

Frank + Frank Sidebottom Head Making WorkshopSaturday 4 May, 2pm, £5

In preparation for our screening of Being Frank, come along and find out how to make your own Papier-mâché head alongside a screening of the Frank Sidebottom inspired film Frank with Pizza and refreshments also supplied.

The North Remembered

The Gay Dog (1954) Monday 6 May, 2pm

We start our retrospective with The Gay Dog, a comedy about Jim Gay, who loves his racing Greyhound but finds a dog with a better chance of winning. This screening also features an introduction, archive memorabilia and clips from other film and TV appearances.

Billy Liar (1963) + Q&A Sunday 26 May, 2pm

Perhaps in his most famous role, Wilfred stars alongside Tom Courtenay and Julie Christie in this film about a lazy, irresponsible, young clerk in the North who lives in his own fantasy making emotionally immature decisions that alienate friends and family. Joining us for a Q&A is Carolyn Pickles - Harry Potter and Broadchurch actor, and great niece of Wilfred.

The Family Way (1966) Monday 13 May, 2pm

In The Family way, Wilfred Pickles features as Uncle Fred in a Romance where Married life is proving difficult for newlyweds Jenny and Arthur. With well-meaning but interfering parents, nosey neighbours, and a town that thrives on gossip, can their marriage last?

Wilfred Pickles Retrospective: Tickets: £7 – £5We’re celebrating the life and career of Halifax actor Wilfred Pickles OBE who starred in a string of film, television and radio favourites from the 1940s-1970s.

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The North Reimagined

Sightseers (2012)Wednesday 22 May, 8pm, £7 – £5

An amazing collaboration between director Ben Wheatley, writers and stars Alice Lowe and Steve Oram and producer Edgar Wright. Take in the sights of the sprawling northern countryside (and Pencil museum) in this innocent tour that turns into disturbing violent odyssey when Chris whisks his girlfriend away for a trip she will never forget.

Big Field with Darren Dutton (2015)Sunday 26 May, 5pm, £7 – £5

Join us for a trip into the world of Darren Dutton – the performer and director known for bizarre comedy Big Field (BBC3) and the creative force behind Torn Up Tales and Mark’s Home Videos for E4’s Funny Cuts!

The Class DivideClass has long been a topic of conversation from the kitchen sink dramas of the 1950’s to the typically gritty classics of the 21st century.

Looking for Eric (2009) + Q&ASaturday 4 May, 8pm, £8

John Shuttleworth – It’s Nice Up North (2006) + Q&ASunday 26 May, 7.30pm, £12 – £10

In 2006 John Shuttleworth (aka Graham Fellows) made a comedy film with photographer Martin Parr. This is a road trip movie with a difference! Follow John on a mission to discover if it’s really nicer up North. The evening features a live introduction from John Shuttleworth and a Q&A after the film with Graham Fellows.

Four Lions (2010) + Q&ATuesday 14 May, 8pm, £7 – £5

This whip-smart, slapstick comedy from Chris Morris takes aim at Jihadi suicide bombers and illuminates the war on terror through satire and farce. Follow five inept, aspiring terrorists on their quest to strike a blow, and how they demonstrate that terrorism may be about ideology, but it can also be about idiots. Featuring a Q&A with the CEO of Warp Films, Mark Herbert.

Ken Loach’s ‘Looking for Eric’ is the hit that brought Manchester United legend Eric Cantona to the big screen. Football fanatic Postman Eric Bishop’s life has fallen apart, with an unfulfilling job and chaotic family life, he needs some escape. With the help of his daughter and hallucinations of his hero, Eric Cantona, he tries to turn his life around. Join us for this 10th anniversary screening and a Q&A with actors Steve Evets (Eric) and Stephanie Bishop (Lily).

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Alfie the Odd-Job Boy with Aaron DunleavySaturday 18 May, 3pm, £7 – £5

Aaron Dunleavy (from Blackburn) is a rising star in the UK film industry. His debut short, Throw Me to the Dogs, won 10 awards, streamed in over 240 countries and gained praise from Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle. Aaron’s films explore stories of working-class youth; with unscripted and improvised performances. Aaron will be screening a selection of his work alongside a Q&A.

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960)Tuesday 28 May, 8pm & Wednesday 29 May, 7pm, £7 – £5

We’re celebrating the life of iconic Northern actor Albert Finney, who rose to fame after playing factory worker Arthur Seaton, who lives for the weekend and spends his time indiscriminately burning through the female population of his Northern town. The film includes an introduction about Albert Finney and a new short by filmmaker Luke Radford.

Billy Elliott (2000) Friday 24 May, 11am, £5

A story of class and identity that has travelled the world since its release nearly 20 years ago. 1974 in Northern England. What’s a poor boy to do? Billy’s mam is dead, his brother beats him up, his Dad’s worried about the strike, his granny lost her marbles and the streets are full of riot police. And all Billy wants to do is be a ballet dancer.

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My Summer of Love (2004)Tuesday 14 May, 5.45pm, £7– £5

Filmed in Todmorden by Oscar winner Pawel Pawlikowski, My Summer of Love stars Emily Blunt and Natalie Press. When upper-class Tamsin meets working-class Mona, they are immediately drawn to one other. The two find common ground in their dysfunctional family lives. To seal their friendship, Mona introduces Tamsin to her born-again Christian brother (Paddy Considine), and Mona helps Tamsin spy on her adulterous father. Bound together by their secrets, Tamsin and Mona see their friendship deepen and enter dangerous waters.

Room at the Top (1959) Monday 20 May, 2pm, £7 – £5

Filmed in Halifax and nominated for six Academy Awards, Room at the Top is thought to be one of the first Kitchen Sink Dramas. When Joe Lampton arrives in a Yorkshire town to take up place in the Borough Treasury Department his ambitions result in him setting his sight upon Susan, the daughter of a local industrialist.

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Alien (1979)Tuesday 7 May, 8pm, £7 – £5

After 40 years, Alien is back on the big screen with a newly restored version! Director, Ridley Scott was born in South Shields and went on to make one of the most iconic films of all time. Join the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo, as they are awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel.

Calendar Girls (2003) Monday 27 May, 2pm, £7 – £5

Based on a true story of love, loss and friendship between the ladies of a local WI in Yorkshire, Calendar Girls went on to gross over £75 million pounds worldwide and is still being adapted for the stage and screen. Enjoy this northern film starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters.

A Clockwork Orange (1971) Friday 17 May, 8pm, £7 – £5

Stanley Kubrick’s stylish but controversial adaptation of Anthony Burgess’s novel about violence and free will in a dystopian future, included a star turn from Leeds born Malcolm McDowell in the cult classic A Clockwork Orange.

Hollywood Up North You might not associate some of these films with being ‘northern’, but these features (and some of the cast and directors) have exported some of the biggest films to a worldwide audience.

Up Hill & Down DaleThe best of the glorious outdoors indoors, with a selection of inspiring stories and breath-taking scenery.

Life of a Mountain – Blencathra (2017) Wednesday 8 May, 5.30pm, £7 – £5

Award-winning filmmaker Terry Abrahams’ film showcases some spectacular scenes of Blencathra and the surrounding area. From spring lambs to winter’s snows, also featuring contributions from comedian Ed Byrne, broadcaster Stuart Maconie, mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE and record-breaking fell runner Steve Birkinshaw.

The Best of Sheffield Adventure Film FestivalSunday 19 May, 4pm & Wednesday 22 May, 5.30pm, £9

The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival has a well-earned reputation for being one of the foremost festivals for adventure film in the world. We are delighted to be screening a showcase of some of the best films to screen at the festival this year, with a programme featuring climbing, swimming, running and everything else that takes joy in appreciation of the great outdoors. Enjoy!

Run Forever + Q&A with Nicky SpinksWednesday 8 May, 8pm, £8

Run Forever is an award-winning film about inspirational Huddersfield based fell runner Nicky Spinks and her incredible attempt at the 132-mile Double Bob Graham Round, a run that encompassed the 42 fells of the Lake district twice in just 48 hours. Nicky Spinks will also be here in person to tell her story, interviewed by Parkrun and Marathon Talk podcast presenter Tom Williams.

Family FilmsA selection of films and special guests for the whole family to enjoy.

Celebrating ChuckleVision (U) + Q&A with Paul Chuckle Sunday 12 May, 2pm, £12 – £8

For over 20 years the Rotherham born Chuckle Brothers graced our television with some of the funniest slapstick comedy on the box. We welcome Paul Chuckle to celebrate ChuckleVision with a screening of some classic episodes, stories about making the programme, and a children’s Q&A hosted by Halifax’s favourite Panto star, Neil Hurst.

Fantastic Mr Fox (PG) Sunday 19 May, 2pm, £5

Wes Anderson’s adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl book is 10 years old this year and you may not realise but, many of the models were made by Mackinnon and Saunders, based just outside of Manchester. The company have made models for a host of film and television including The Corpse Bride and Bob the Builder.

Chicken Run (U)Saturday 25 May, 2pm, £5

This award-winning animation from Preston born Nick Park’s Aardman animation team, tells the story of a band of Chickens doomed to a dull life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire farm, until a pie-making machine ruffles some feathers. With a sequel to the film now in production what a great time to revisit a family favourite!

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Pricing & TermsFestival Pass: £99Enjoy full access to all the events for our Up North Film and Television Festival, Including new features, previews and special events.

Under 25 Festival Pass: £59If you’re under the age of 25 and want to experience all of the festival events, then this is the pass for you! Pass includes access to new features, previews and special events.

Membership discounts on selected eventsDiscounts available on selected screenings for Square Chapel Arts Centre Membership Holders. Discount will be applied automatically online. Call our box office for more details.

Individual Tickets: £29.50 – £5We don’t charge booking fees in person or online, but you can make an optional donation when booking. All donations help us to put on future events and festivals.

Companion TicketsPatrons with disabilities that require help to access our events are entitled to a free companion ticket when booking.

Café/Bar We serve a large selection of cask ales and craft beers from breweries home and abroad, along with a great selection of ciders, wines and premium spirits. All this complements the locally sourced and seasonal dishes that are served in our wonderful café & bar.

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