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Year-Round Programme 2026

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.

The Burr of Berwick is supported by Create Berwick (CCZ) and funded by North East Combined Authority and Northumberland County Council.

Public Programmes

Vertical Screen Commissions
Artists' Film Labs
The Film Library
9 Events

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Current & Upcoming (2)

Exhibition

Starting With a Gesture Made Towards One Another is a public presentation of the Cinenova collection, shared here for the first time through a newly commissioned online catalogue — designed by Brussels-based studio those.tools. Launched with commissioned texts, archival scans and access to over 300 films, opening this vital feminist film collection to wider public encounter.

The Burr Film Library proudly launches the redesigned Cinenova feminist film catalogue. Backed by BFI funding to improve access, the collection explores gender, race, community and more, from 1915 to 2005. The updated website, designed by those.tools, features newly commissioned texts connecting these historic works to the present-day.

Date

1 August – 31 October, 12:00 – 16:00

Location

22 Bridge Street
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Workshop

Passionate about video games and music? You think nobody can make a career out of that, right?!
Here is an opportunity to see how video game music is made!

Date

1 August, 13:00 – 16:00

Location

Berwick Youth Project
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Past (7)

Exhibition

Sick of the mainstream internet? Sick of the noise of constant advertising across boring streaming services and broken social media platforms? Over the next few Saturdays, join the Burr’s friendly host and guest Programmer Dennie, whose loose guide to the internet will show you how to enjoy human-made art again.

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Date

30 May – 18 July 2026

Location

22 Bridge Street
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Exhibition

The Queer Care Caravan is a library of resources, films and events inspired by the use of caravans as a therapeutic retreat. Drop in and explore how care and knowledge are shared to support LGBTQIA+ people’s rights and wellbeing.

Date

17 January – 22 March 2026

Location

22 Bridge Street
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