The 4th MINT Chinese Film Festival

6–8 March 2026 · Kendal Brewery Arts

A curated selection of 35+ new films from China, Asia, and around the world. 

Festival passes and tickets are available now on our website and at Kendal Brewery Arts.

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We are the first women-led Chinese film festival in the UK, focussed on cross-cultural communication and women’s representation.

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🇬🇧🎬 This year’s short film competition presents 15 selected films from filmmakers across continents, spotlighting Asian voices and creating a vibrant space for cultural exchange through cinema. In this competition programme, we search for b
🇬🇧🎬 This year’s short film competition presents 15 selected films from filmmakers across continents, spotlighting Asian voices and creating a vibrant space for cultural exchange through cinema. In this competition programme, we search for b
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🦋✨We are thrilled to unveil the Opening Gala films of the 4th MINT Chinese Film Festival. This year’s opening night, themed “Butterfly Veil,” presents a special double-bill screening of two landmark Chinese-language films that drif