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win free tickets to the Frontier Sapiens OutDoor FILM Festival      13 August / Kirkstall Abbey The Frontier Sapiens Adventure Film Festival is back in Leeds this summer, and we’re offering you the chance to win two free tickets! We’re excited to be partnering with the festival again, joining them as they showcase five of the best adventure, cultural and environmental films on the big screen, outdoors, inside the walls of the incredible Kirkstall Abbey. Expect 100ft waterfall kayak drops in South America, a world-first expedition in the Karakoram mountains, a 250km journey in traditional Mokoro canoes through hippo-laden waters, and lots more. An outdoor cinema event in Leeds not to be missed.  To find out how to enter the competition visit our Instagram.    Book tickets & watch the festival trailer here     BFI Film Academy short courses Leeds and Bradford applications now open     Apply before Sunday 24 September 5pm Leeds Young Film and the BFI are training the next generation of UK filmmakers, supporting young people to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge to help break into film. No experience is necessary. Our fully accessible course includes sessions delivered by expert industry mentors, hands-on filmmaking experience and the chance to meet and collaborate with like-minded aspiring filmmakers.  If you know somebody aged 16-19 years old, who is enthusiastic about film and who wants to learn the skills, knowledge and contacts to bring their stories to life then make sure they don't miss this opportunity from the BFI and Leeds Young Film.   Find out more & apply to BFI Film Academy Leeds / Bradford      film & music fans came together to celebrate Cinema on the square     Our first ever Cinema on the Square took place on Sunday 30 July; a day of outdoor film screenings that celebrated cinema, music and summer. Although we didn't get the summer weather we were hoping for it it did stay dry for the majority of the day with some light showers at the end of the night which luckily didn't dampen anyone's spirits. We had a fantastic time chatting to audience members before the films and want to say a big thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope to be back next year for Cinema on the Square 2024 with a new programme of films.      Leeds YOUNG FILM VR Cinema continues to travel with Breeze in the park     Until 31 August Leeds Young Film Festival's new VR Cinema continues to travel across the city as part of Breeze in The Park, the touring summer event for families and young people.   The VR Cinema are aimed to introduce young people to the world of virtual reality and features the Emmy award-winning animated experience Invasion! which puts you in the shoes (paws?) of a cartoon rabbit who must stop two bumbling aliens from taking over the planet.  To try out these unique immersive experiences and enjoy a fun day out for your family then click below to find out where Breeze will be setting up next.   See dates and locations for Breeze in the Park     Buck and the Preacher - Scalarama 2023 Programme Launch at Hyde Park Picture House     Wednesday 23 August / Hyde Park Picture House Scalarama Leeds launches its 2023 festival programme this month in a special screening at Hyde Park Picture House. Scalarama is a DIY pop-up film festival celebrating cinema, skill sharing and community. It takes place every September, nationwide.  The launch film, Buck And The Preacher is an immensely satisfying Western which marked Sidney Poitier's directorial debut, as well as his first screen pairing with superstar Harry Belafonte. It was widely regarded at the time of its release as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with a social conscience.  Guests will also get a first look at the Scalarama 2023 film festival trailer and programme of films & events taking place across the city in September.    Find out more & book tickets           Leeds Film is supported by the British Film Institute. Leeds Film is proud to have achieved the BFI Diversity Standards.   Leeds International Film Festival is part of Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's cultural ticket office: Leeds Ticket Hub, Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD.