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Public Programme

With a focus on the power of storytelling, BFMAF hosts a year-round programme of film events, workshops and conversations. Named after the Northumbrian dialect, The Burr of Berwick invites responses to the histories, communities and stories of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Based at 22 Bridge Street, The Burr offers regular opportunities to meet up, share ideas and discuss our complex and changing world through film. The programme includes artist development workshops, exhibitions, public commissions and pop-up events.

Pop into the venue or join the next event to explore the histories that shaped our present, and come together to discover possible futures.

Public Programmes

Vertical Screen Commissions
2 Events
Artists' Film Labs
3 Events
The Film Library
7 Events
Wild Relatives at Berwick Food & Beer Festival
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Amber Films’ Current Affairs Unit

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Exhibition

An incredible collection of over 2,500 three-minute videos where people discuss what love means to them. Beginning in 1977, the collection continues to expand today with contributions filmed at the 20th Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival 2025.

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Date

Thursday 27 March, 12:00

Location

22 Bridge Street
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Screening & Discussion

For Berwick Heritage Open Days, explore the themes of our latest Film Library exhibition Miners’ Weekend School (1984) with a film documenting the same period of struggle and solidarity. Screening followed by a discussion.

Run Time

90 mins
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Workshop

For Berwick Heritage Open Days, drop in and create your own striking banner for Berwick inspired by the rich history of banners used by activists – from striking Miners to anti-nuclear protesters. This is a free family-friendly drop-in workshop open to all from 12 – 4pm.