⭐ JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐ Joining this year’s panel we’re delighted to have Charlotte Kilbey, founder of Strathie Film who produced sci-fi epic Solis. Her latest film ‘Dark Encounter’ starring Laura Fraser and Alice Lowe is due for release later this year bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

⭐ JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐ Introducing our next judge, film writer and director Keith Lynch. One half of The Brothers Lynch duo who not were selected as Screen International Stars of Tomorrow and also noted as amongst the top 100 new writers in Hollywood bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

⭐ JUDGE ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐ Introducing our next judge BBC Essex Radio DJ and Broadcaster Tony Fisher The self confessed film geek has been a valuable supporter of CFF and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team 🎥 Tickets: bit.ly/CFF2019tckts #cff2019

We’re delighted to announce this years Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema Award goes to Alan Ford. Everyone’s favourite villain joins us at Everyman Cinema on Fri 7 June to receive the award and have a live discussion about his life in film bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

This year's Officially Selected Films will be screened at Everyman Cinema on Sat 8 June, inc * LOVE POOL* directed by BAFTA winning actor, writer and director Asim Chaudhry known for co-creating hit show People Just Do Nothing - and humble genius Chabuddy G bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

All Officially Selected Films will be screened at Everyman Cinema on Sat 8 June, inc * LITTLE RIVER RUN * written and directed by Ed Skrein (Deadpool, Game of Thrones). The film follows 2 teenagers searching for solitude amid the whirl of inner city London bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

This year's Officially Selected Films will be screened at Everyman Cinema on Sat 8 June, inc * NECKFACE * a beautiful dark comedy written by Sian Harries & Jacqueline Wright, starring the brilliant Isy Suttie (Dobby from Peep Show) bit.ly/CFF2019tckts One Chelmsford

This year's Officially Selected Films will be screened at Everyman Cinema on Sat 8 June, inc *MAN OF THE HOUR* which was awarded 'Best Short Film' at the Cannes Film Festival Film Festival 2018. Starring @Charitchie (Call the Midwife) and Oliver Chris (The Office) bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

This year's Officially Selected Films will be screened at Everyman Cinema on Sat 8 June, inc: * GAME OVER * starring blake harrison (The Inbetweeners) and Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones). Two soldiers find themselves in a gripping cat-and-mouse ordeal bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

This year's Officially Selected Films will be screened at Everyman Cinemas on Sat 8 June. Including: * ZERO * the fantastic new sci-fi short film from The Brothers Lynch and starring Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones). bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

2019 Officially Selected Films will be screened at Everyman Cinema inc: * IF <GIRLFRIEND DELUXE> * a comedy, sci-fi, where Frank tries to replicate the lost intimacy of his marriage with Cindy, a synthetic pleasure unit, who's job is to fleece clients bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

We're delighted to announce this year's Opening Night film is 'The Fight', written & directed by Jessica Hynes, known as one of the creators, writers and stars of TV show Spaced. The Fight will be screened on 7 June at Everyman Cinema bit.ly/CFF2019tckts @JefficaHoons

Limited tckts available for next Friday's Opening Night feat. Jessica Hynes debut film 'The Fight', plus officially selected music videos, goodie bags, industry speakers, and a live interview with 2019 special guest, Brick Top (aka Alan Ford) bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

CFF 2019 kicks off this Friday with a Film Investment Networking Event, Make contacts and hear speakers on:🔸Film making by a UK independent production company🔸Tax advantages of film investment🔸Crowdfunding smaller projects TheTransitionCo 12-5pm facebook.com/events/2373871…

ONLY 8 tckts left for Friday's 2019 Opening Night. Join us at Chelmsford's Everyman Cinema for an evening of film culture, inc. Q&A with Alan Ford (Brick Top), industry speakers, selected music videos, screening of Jessica Hynes 'The Fight' & more 🎥 bit.ly/CFF2019tckts

This year’s main events on Fri 7 & Sat 8 June have now ••SOLD OUT•• Huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets 👏 Your support is everything 🙏 Everyman Cinema One Chelmsford

Thanks to everyone who made it along to last nights opening. It was a fantastic evening and nice to see this year’s brilliant guest, Alan Ford receiving so much love 🙌 We continue today at Everyman Cinema with a packed afternoon of this year’s Officially Selected films 🎥 🎬

A big thank you to all this year’s sponsors & partners. Your generous support helps make the festival happen 🎥 And a special hats off to our two main sponsors Everyman Cinema & One Chelmsford #cff2019

This year’s BEST ACTRESS Award Winner, the fantastic Jolie Lennon in Sylvia @SubMotion_ 👏 🙌🎥 #chelmsfordfilmfestival

Congratulations to Vincent Lambe and his brilliant film ‘Detainment’. One of this year’s stand out entries and winner of the following awards 🏆   ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ **AUDIENCE CHOICE** **BEST SCORE (Filip Janec)** **BEST DIRECTOR** **BEST ACTOR (Ely Solan)**