Join us for a glamorous night of celebrating the best films at the North East International Film Festival 2026 Closing Awards Gala!

Welcome to the North East International Film Festival 2026 - Closing Awards Gala! Join us in celebration of the UK's fastest growing Film Festival, the youngest ever BIFA qualifying and the only carbon negative festival in the world, for NEIFF 2026, at The Biscuit Factory for a night of glitz, glamour, and celebration. Get ready to applaud the best films and filmmakers of the festival as we wrap up this incredible event. Don your finest attire and prepare for an evening filled with excitement and anticipation. Don't miss out on this unforgettable night!

The North East International Film Festival Closing Awards Gala will begin at 7pm in a stroll down our red carpet towards the gallery for welcome drinks, media and networking opportunities and musical entertainment.

After a welcome drinks and networking reception, guests will be taken down to the beautiful Biscuit Room where they will be seated for a three course artisan meal (with a choice of 2 dishes per course) and table wine.

Custom-made awards trophies sponsored by our partners, Northumbria University, will be presented to our winning filmmakers throughout the evening.

Very special guests and entertainment to be announced. Tickets are limited.

This promises to be a truly unforgettable evening and we want to share it with you! Come and help us celebrate and honour some incredible international and local talent and put the North East filming industry back on the map!

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