Cornwall Film Festival runs from 2 to 29 November 2026, with its Poly preview week in Falmouth from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November. Mor Media Charity’s 26th edition includes feature films, documentaries, short films and an industry programme. Public booking is open through the festival’s Eventive schedule.
The Poly’s Monday programme starts with Wild Horse Nine at 5pm, followed by I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning at 7.30pm. Sunday 22 November has Rocky at midday, Bugboy at 3pm and The Education of Jane Cumming at 7.15pm. Check the time on your booking before arranging your day, as screening times can move.
Shorts and industry events
Thursday 19 November is the industry day at the Poly, with sessions on filmmaking, funding and career support. The regional shorts programme, Best of the West, starts there at 7.30pm. Friday 20 November has international shorts at 10.30am, UK shorts at 12.30pm and student shorts at 2.30pm.
There are screenings beyond Falmouth too. The festival’s On Tour programme takes films to village venues, including Derek vs Derek at Mabe Village Hall at 6pm on Friday 13 November. The programme also lists a Best of the West shorts screening at Salt Arts in Saltash at 7.30pm on Friday 4 December, after the main festival dates. The festival schedule lists each venue separately, so a booking for one cinema does not cover another showing of the same film.
Booking your visit
Book individual screenings or industry sessions through the 2026 festival schedule. Standard tickets cost £8, or £7 for seniors and £5 for under-25s and concessions. Special previews cost more, the short film programmes are pay what you can, and booking fees are extra. Check the film’s age rating and the venue’s access information before paying, particularly when booking for children or anyone who needs step-free access.
Browse places to stay in Falmouth for the Poly week and the nearby Mabe screening, or use the Saltash guide when planning the Salt Arts screening.
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