2026 Sykehouse Film and Writer’s
Festival Returns Bigger and Better
Doncaster, UK – The 2026
Sykehouse Film and Writer’s Festival returns for its third year on 16–17 May
2026 at the Holiday Inn Doncaster A1, expanding to two full days of film
screenings, author events, workshops, pitching sessions and networking opportunities.
This is the only festival of its kind which brings authors and filmmakers
together.
This year’s programme features a
packed schedule of selected films, filmmaker Q&As, and exclusive interviews
with acclaimed director Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers, The Descent, Doomsday),
actress/producer Terri Dwyer, and producer William Prince. A special
Saturday screening of The Mystery of Mr ‘E’ will be followed by a
Q&A with bestselling author Sophie Hannah, director Martyn Tott and
cast.
The author stream includes
appearances from award winning writers Antony Johnston, Maxim
Jakubowski, and Dacre Stoker, who presents 129 Years of Dracula from
Page to Stage to Screen.
Attendees can pitch to industry
professionals, including literary agent Camilla Shestopal, join hands-on
workshops, and network with leading creatives. Ticket packages range from £10
student passes to £99 VIP experiences, including a red-carpet gala and awards
evening.
Tickets are available now via
Eventbrite. Visit www.slhfilmfest.com for
full details.
The festival proudly
supports Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS), a specialist
charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
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