Wigan and Leigh Film Festival to return to Leigh Film Factory

With a fantastic line up of short films, Wigan and Leigh Film Festival will take place over two nights at Leigh Film Factory, on the fourth floor of Leigh Spinners Mill.

Taking place on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, each night will feature a different selection of short films covering categories such as Comedy, Documentary, Horror and Animation.

Hosted by Clementine Boggs-Hargroves, a writer and performer who tours her one-woman shows across the UK, there will also be award winners in each category, and a chance for the audience to choose their favourite flicks of the night.

Festival development director Elizabeth Costello said: “We are really hoping that people will come out in force to support us again this year.

"We have got another bumper crop of really high-quality submissions which we are looking forward to showing on the big screen.

“The festival is now an established part of the North West short film circuit and a popular fixture on Leigh’s calendar".

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The festivals have been a hit since the Film Factory opened in Leigh Spinners Mill (Image: Leigh Film Factory)
With a varied selection of classic films and new releases on show at the Film Factory, the cinema's 'Fear at the Factory' also returns this October.

In the lead up to Halloween,, the independent venue will host a thrilling lineup of bone-chilling films designed to push the boundaries of fear and suspense.

With a carefully curated selection of horror classics and cutting-edge scares, Fear at the Factory promises an "unforgettable cinematic experience that is not to be missed".

The event will showcase a mix of classic and contemporary fright films, ensuring there's something to terrify every type of horror fan, from a Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein double bill, to 'The Wicker Man', 'The Man Who Laughs', and 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'.

More information abut the Film Festival can be found here, and more information about Fear at the Factory here.