MINT Chinese Film Festival returns to our 2nd edition from 1 - 4 Feb(Thursday to Sunday) 2024 at Keswick Alhambra Cinema with 23 film screenings, a fascinating Festival Gala, a thoughtful panel with film experts, and a workshop led by women artists and curator. Exciting cultural events and outdoor activities are planned in town, allowing everyone to embrace the Year of the Dragon with the best and most pioneering Chinese films!

Passholders can make bookings for 11 films/events/programmes on Alhambra Cinema website.

You can purchase Individual film tickets at Alhambra Cinema both online and on-site.

Book your Regular Festival Pass with us now!

For limited time only get an even more amazing deal - 50% discount (save up to £50 on film tickets)!

You can now secure the festival pass at an Early Bird price of £55 to access Mint Chinese Film Festival’s films, events and programmes. Sorry, the Early Bird Festival Pass has been sold out!

Limited passes available at regular prices - grab yours now - almost 40% discount (save up to £40 on film tickets)!

🌟 11 tickets to all MINT CFF films, events & programmes, including one complimentary ticket to the Opening Film, Festival Gala, and free access to the following events:

  • Panel discussions and Workshops (You need to use your pass to book seats for these events, for more info please see the cinema’s website)

  • Director’s Q&A: interactions with selected filmmakers (No need to reserve seats for these events; the Q&A sessions will follow certain film screenings. Simply remain in your seats after the screening to participate in the director's Q&A.)

  • Cultural events and outdoor activities (No need to reserve seats for these events. More info are available below in our updates.)

🌟 Select seats as soon as our programme launches in January. Get exclusive notifications sent to your email to reserve your seats.

🌟 Festival souvenir available!

🌟 Special gift: Monthly subscription valued at $12.99 of CathayPlay, a Chinese independent film streaming platform

* Seat booking reminder for all festival pass holders: You can select seats as soon as we announce the programme in January. You can reserve the best seat for your chosen MINT CFF films, events and programmes in Keswick Alhambra Cinema. Please subscribe to the cinema and the festival websites to be updated on when and how to book your seats after purchasing the festival pass.

Updates:

Director’s Q&A:

We will release the full schedule of the director's Q&A on-site. Please be aware that the Q&A format is recorded in video or is delivered in person, and is subject to changes. We’ve prepared the questions in advance for the directors.

Cultural events and outdoor activities: 

The Chinese New Year crafting session, tai-chi and procession at Keswick Museum/Fitz Park are free to the public. The time of these cultural events organised by the local community is still pending. Please arrive at the festival venue to learn more about these events.

Please check out here to learn more about the lakeside walk event.

Festival Pass FAQs

  • All film programmes are delivered in our main venue, Keswick Alhambra cinema, 36 St John's Street, Keswick CA12 5AG

    Cultural events, outdoor activities and afterparty will be delivered in the town of Keswick, within walkable distance from the cinema.

    Click here to get more transport & accommadation information

  • Yes. You do need to pre-book a seat for your chosen films/events/programmes at the cinema website after purchasing a festival pass.

  • Please subscribe to the cinema website to learn when and how to book your seats after purchasing the festival pass. Festival pass holders can start to reserve seats as soon as we announce the programme in January

  • Festival pass gives you access to reserve a place for max 11 MINT CFF films/events/programmes. We encourage pass holders to reserve a seat early on to guarantee a seat for you. You can select seats as soon as we announce the programme in January.

  • The festival pass is associated with your name and can be only used by the pass holder. You need to show the digital pass when you enter the screening hall.

    One pass for one person only. your accompany is welcome to get their own festival pass.

  • We wish that we could’ve provided you with free accommodation with the pass but we’re so sorry that the answer is a No. Accommodation and travelling info can be found here. We are building on a list of recommended accommodations and hope to secure exclusive deals for festival guests.

    We recommend that pass holders add our WeChat assistant（ID: MintCFF）to connect with each other at our official festival community to arrange your group trip soon.

  • Can I return the festival pass if I cannot make it to the event?

    Unfortunately, we do not operate refunds unless the festival is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. However, you are more than welcome to transfer your pass to your relative, partner or close friend. Please email us with your request at alhambracinema@gmail.com at least 5 days before the festival starts.

    For other individual film/event ticket purchases, please refer to the refund policy of the cinema here . Please contact alhambracinema@gmail.com as soon as possible to explain the circumstances. With enough notice, they are nearly always able to swap your booking so you can use your funds for another screening.

  • Please contact us if you have any other questions.