The third annual Yorkshire Games Festival has come and gone in a whirlwind of inspiring speakers, incredible live shows and tons of gameplay! Now the dust has settled, we’re looking back at our top moments from the festival.
Our special guests’ fantastic introduction to iconic feminist roadtrip movie Thelma & Louise was a highlight of Widescreen Weekend 2018.
Kathryn Penny recounts a very special Frankenstein-themed event which took film fans from novels to nostril expanders…
After the huge success of our first Yorkshire Games Festival in 2016, we decided to do it all over again!
Martin Parr and Susie Parr discuss controversy, their careers, social media’s impact on photography and Tony Ray-Jones’s influence.
Head of the Museum at the time of the very first BIFF, Amanda Nevill recounts the early years of the festival and what role it plays in the industry today.
As he recalls his visit in 2010, actor John Hurt reflects on Bradford’s cinematic heritage and the British voice in the film industry.
Ahead of the world premiere of Hell’s Hinges on 3 April, Neil Brand tells us about performing with the Dodge Brothers, and his love for the sound of cinema.
Magnum Photographer David Hurn writes about his recent visit to our archives.
Former festival director Tony Earnshaw looks back at some of his fondest BIFF memories, including appearances by Jean Simmons and Michael Parkinson.
Press officer Emily Philippou reports on the launch of our Moving Stories exhibition, including some very special guests.
We’ve been asking staff to recall their fondest memories of the museum. Audience Development and Volunteer Coordinator Mandy Tennant reminds us why this is such a great place to work.