14 Nov 2026
Microbudget Filmmaking Workshop
Picturehouse @ FACT, Liverpool
Matt Harlock on funding, casting and finishing a 14-day feature.
Let’s Make Films is a collaborative collective in Liverpool dedicated to teaching, showcasing, and producing independent cinema and digital art
Let’s Make Films is a creative collective in Liverpool that fosters storytelling through filmmaking and digital innovation. They deliver hands-on education, including the BFI Film Academy, while presenting regular film screenings, artist talks, and workshops like lino printing. The collective curates diverse programmes, from cult classics to arthouse film premieres. Beyond traditional cinema, they host interactive exhibitions, conferences, and digital art installations that explore intersections between technology, identity, and sound. They actively support aspiring filmmakers and researchers through residencies and community-focused projects.
Upcoming Events
Listings updated14 Nov 2026
BLOCKHEAD Screening + Director Q&A
Picturehouse @ FACT, Liverpool
Matt Harlock's darkly comic thriller, followed by a Q&A.
17 Nov 2026
Director Series: Jafar Panahi
The Bluecoat
Weekly screening, film discussion and creative technique exercises
18 Nov 2026
The Sandbox Showcase: Nov 2026
@picturehouse_fact
Short film showcase featuring local filmmakers, creative mixers and food.
24 Nov 2026
Director Series: Jafar Panahi
The Bluecoat
Weekly screening, film discussion and creative technique exercises
24 Nov 2026
Red Rooms + Pascal Plante Q&A
Picturehouse FACT
Psychological thriller screening plus live Zoom Q&A with writer-director Pascal Plante.
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Past Events
31 Oct 2026
Donnie Darko 4K Screening
Picturehouse at FACT
25th-anniversary 4K screening of the cult classic.
31 Oct 2026
Halloween Slice Shop at Goldie's
Goldie's
Live set by DJ amyyyhend, horror films, fancy dress contest and Dante launch
31 Oct 2026
Mad World: Donnie Darko Talk
Picturehouse at FACT
Explore the cult classic through clips, discussion, and fan theories.
29 Oct 2026
After Hours Screening
Picturehouse at FACT
Scorsese's 1985 dark comedy After Hours, with pre-film pizza and post-film hangout.
27 Oct 2026
Serious Subject, Playful Form
The Bluecoat
Agnès Varda screening and discussion plus a two-minute film plan
26 Oct 2026
Beginner Willow-Weaving Workshop
LMA, Liverpool Metquarter
Marie Louise Williams guides a relaxed beginner willow-weaving session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s Make Films hosts a diverse programme of independent film screenings, educational filmmaking workshops, artist-led exhibitions, and academic conferences in Liverpool.
Let’s Make Films operates in partnership with FACT Liverpool, situated on Wood Street, Liverpool.
Let’s Make Films delivers the BFI Film Academy, a hands-on course for 16-19-year-olds in Merseyside covering scriptwriting, camera work, and editing.
Yes, Let’s Make Films curates a monthly film night called STASHED, which focuses on rediscovering cult classics, independent cinema, and overlooked gems.
Many gallery exhibitions hosted by Let’s Make Films are free, though specific screenings, conferences, and workshops may require ticket purchases via the FACT website.