Sama International Film Festival Brighton
Sama International Film Festival Brighton | New event during Refugee Week 2026 celebrates freedom of expression and displaced and underrepresented filmmakers 15th June at Lewes Depot 17:30 - 20:00 - "Sima's Song" 16th June at Pink Moon 19:00 - 22:00 "Short Film Night" 17th June at The Rose Hill 19:00 - 22:00 "Champions of the Golden Valley" 18th June at Duke's at Komedia 19:00 - 22:00 "My Childhood, My Country" 19th June at Fabrica 18:00 - 22:00 "Bauryna Salu" The Sama Brighton Film Festival is coming to venues across Brighton and Lewes from June 15-19. This is a first UK outing for the Sama International Film Festival which has taken place in Stockholm for the last 17 years, celebrating freedom of expression and providing a platform for underrepresented filmmakers and those living in exile. Sama Brighton will provide a rare opportunity to see feature, documentary and short films from Afghanistan, Iran and Kazakhstan. The festival is named after the Sufi spiritual practice of sama - deep listening and attentive presence as a path towards understanding. In the words of festival co-producer Sanjar Qiam: “We want Sama to be a space for Brightonians to encounter films and conversations that engage with […]