Birmingham Indian Film Festival is back for 2026

Expect cutting-edge new cinema, restored classics and a look back at British Asian history.

Pyre: “brims with insight and compassion”

Part of the Birmingham Indian Film Festival, Jessica Harris watches a tale of growing old.

Six venues, eleven days, unforgettable performances.

Premieres, classics and community involvement in latest showcase of Asian cinema.

Jessica Harris watches WOMB (Women of My Billion) at Midlands Arts Centre.

Online and cinema screenings to be available for this year’s festival.

Family film T for Taj Mahal shown on at-home screenings.

Double bill of strong female voices returns for slice of hybrid film festival.

Sold-out screenings and emerging talent the highspots of screen showcase.

New pink Indian film wave lands in Birmingham during Pride month.

Fifth anniversary of groundbreaking cinema event.

Enjoy the best of South Asian cinema.

Eleven films, three documentaries, ten days, three cinemas and countless stars.