HERE SUBURBAN FILM FESTIVAL is about the diversity of interests, people and places in the suburbs of London. HERE is not in the West End, Southbank or Shoreditch. HERE in the suburbs we aren’t the swanky super-rich, the celebrity glitterati or cool dudes. HERE is where the cinema creatives of London produce their best output. HERE is where life is a rich diversity of race, religion and culture. HERE is where most of London lives.
The festival programme includes feature films that are mainly small independent British productions that have a connection with suburbia. HERE we draw on local talent and themes and we are also very proud to premiere six new short films commissioned for the festival.
Our festival finale in 2020 celebrates our 200th event and so we are re-showing one of our first – The Blues Brothers – with a musical intro from talented local musicians from St Harmonicas Blues Club.
Saturday 22 February
LIFE IS SWEET
WATERHOUSE HALL THEATRE
Critically acclaimed bitter-sweet comedy about the everyday dreams and disasters of an ordinary Enfield family in Thatcher's Britain.
Thursday 5 March
Jellyfish
THE DUGDALE CENTRE
Introduced by gifted local screenwriter Simon Lord and featuring newcomer Liv Hill, with an astonishingly good performance as Sarah, a teenage carer whose talent for comedy transforms her troubled life.
Friday 13 March
Eaten by Lions
BOUNDS GREEN BOWLS AND TENNIS CLUB
When Pete and Omar lose their beloved Gran they go in search of Omar's estranged father, confronting him on the day of his daughters engagement party.
Saturday 21 March
TALKIES' SHORT FILM COMMISSIONS - 2020 PREMIERE NIGHT
ST JOHN'S HALL
Short film format is where our future feature film writers, directors actors and crew cut their teeth. Each year Talkies commissions a group of talented young film makers. This premiere screening is one of our most special nights of the year.
Saturday 28 March
TALKIES 200 MILESTONE - THE BLUES BROTHERS
WATERHOUSE HALL THEATRE
On Talkies' 200th event milestone, we bring you this cinema classic, with live music intro from St Harmonica’s Blues club. We expect to see all those black suits, shades and let’s not forget the nuns outfits!
