Polzeath Community Film Festival

All sessions (unless otherwise stated) are held at The Tubestation, Polzeath.

All films (apart from Saving Grace) are part of "The London Mountain Film Festival" 2026 and have been curated by a team of film lovers from Polzeath.  

Sunday 8th March: "Nature & Adventure"

11.30 Social: All welcome to tea and cakes following the Tubestation's Sunday service (starts at 10). All welcome. 

12:00 AM  Film Festival Starts 

• The Way Down Here (33 mins): A celebration of bouldering on the stunning rock formations of North Cornwall and Devon.

• The Hive Architect (12 mins) Follow master carpenter Matt Somerville as he carves "minimal intervention" homes for wild bees from fallen logs.

• Hughsey’s Tri-Nation Triathlon (19 mins): One woman's inspiring journey by canoe and bike to walk up and down the UK’s Three Peaks.

Monday 9th March: "Resilience & Landscapes"

11:00 AM | Guided Pentire/Polzeath Walk

• Meeting Point: National Trust Pentire.

• A morning ramble with Bill and Jack from the South West coast path connectors to set the scene for the afternoon’s screening. You can sign up with Jack for free or just let Bill know for numbers if you are coming. For all Jack's walks in March  March 2026 SWCPA Community Walks Sign Up   – Fill out form

2:00 PM | The Oldest Munro Bagger (57 mins)

At age 80, Nick Gardner set out to climb all 282 Munros following his wife’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. A moving documentary of resilience and enduring love. Join walkers in the Tubestation for this inspiring film.

The 5 minute short film GREEN will be shown before the main feature. 

Wednesday 11th March: "Artists & Archives"

2:30 PM | We Are All Artists (12 mins)

Dir. Simon Ratigan A "Zen Art" masterpiece studying beach art through the water and reflected light of Polzeath. Drawing inspiration from Tarkovsky, this film is now a staple of Film Study courses.

• Bonus: Anti Pollution Pirates (8 minutes) for all those who try to clean up our beaches.

3:30 PM | Wellness Wednesday: Beach Session

Step out of the Tubestation and onto the sand for a community wellness session.

• Note: Weather dependent. Low Tide is at 3:00 PM.

Friday 13th March: "Cornish Connections" Finale

A special evening hosted for PARA and the local community raising funds for the new SCREEN at the Tubestation.

• 6:00 PM | Doors Open & Mineral Discovery: Meet guest expert Chris Weight. Handle rare mineral specimens and local ores.

• 6:30 PM | Pot Luck Supper: A community feast—please bring a dish to share.

• 7:00 PM | Screening: The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay (30 Mins): Award-winning documentary exploring Cornwall’s subterranean world.

• 7:30 PM | Live Q&A & Local Geology: * Behind the Scenes: Talk with members of the Carbis Bay film crew.

  • The Local Connection: Chris Weight reveals the world-class (and dangerous) geology of North Cornwall and his latest groundbreaking local research. chris.weight2014@gmail.com

• 9:00 PM | Close

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How to Book & Attend films at The Tubestation

To keep things simple and community-focused, we are operating on a pre-registration and "Pay What You Can" basis.

1. Reserve Your Space: Send a WhatsApp message 07486461998 or email Bill on wnbartlett@gmail.com stating which events you would like to attend and numbers

2. Wait for Confirmation: I will send you a reply via WhatsApp or Email to confirm your place

3. Donate on the Day if you can: There are no fixed ticket prices but we ask for a donation if you can on arrival to reimburse the cost of the brand-new cinema screen and blackouts installed for the community at the Tubestation for the festival by John, Carolyn and family. All donations in the festival week go directly toward covering the £700 cost

How to Give:

• Cash: There is a donation "postbox" at the back of the Tubestation along with a card reader (anything dated there between March 8th–13th) go towards the Screen.

3. • Please note: Tickets for Saving Grace must be booked separately via the Regal Cinema website and half the ticket price goes to Young & Talented Cornwall (also known as The Lord Lieutenant's Fund) that Mark Crowdy supports.

Saturday 14th March and Sunday 15th March

The Grand Finale: Cornish Connections 2!

Saving Grace (26th Anniversary Special)

In association with Wadebridge Regal Cinema

Celebrate the anniversary of the beloved Cornish cult classic, Saving Grace, with a special digitally remastered screening. This event serves as the grand finale to the Polzeath Community Film Festival. 

• Dates & Times: Saturday 14th March | 7:30 PM (SOLD OUT) Sunday 15th March | 5:30 PM (Extra Screening Added) 

• The Main Feature: A digitally remastered screening of the hilarious North Cornwall-set comedy.

• Documentary Short: Both screenings begin with the award-challenged 12-minute documentary short, "We Are All Artists", a celebration of beach art and the spirit of Polzeath by Simon Ratigan. Simon will attend the Saturday screening and introduce his film. 

The Schedule Saturday 14th 

• 7:30 PM – The Artist’s Perspective

  • Screening: "We Are All Artists" (12-minute film featuring Polzeath).

  • Followed by: A brief Q&A with director Simon Ratigan and Bill Bartlett.

• 7:50 PM – Announcement

  • Thanks: Mark Crowdy and Robert, at the Regal Cinema, half of all ticket sales will be donated to Young & Talented Cornwall (also known as The Lord Lieutenant's Fund) 

  • 7:55 PM – Feature Introduction

  • Mark Crowdy (Executive Producer/Writer) introduces the 26th Anniversary screening.

• 8:00 PM – Main Feature: Saving Grace

  • The British Comedy classic (95 mins).

• 9:35 PM – The "Inside Story" Q&A

  • An extended Q&A with Mark Crowdy.

10:00 PM – Estimated CloseThe "Green" Queen Returns: Saving Grace Remastered – A Proper North Cornwall Night at The Regal!

Date: Saturday, 14th March 2026 | Time: 7:30 PM and now also 5:30 on the Sunday 15th .

Tickets: Wadebridge Regal Website | Supporting: Young & Talented Cornwall

Twenty-six years ago, the streets of Wadebridge were buzzing as stars and locals alike gathered at The Regal Wadebridge for the British Premiere of a homegrown masterpiece. This March 2026, we are bringing it home.

As the headline event of the very first Polzeath Community Film Festival, we are proud to present a special screening of the 2000 cult classic Saving Grace—now looking better than ever in a stunning new digital remaster.

Why this is a night not to be missed:

• The Creator Returns: We are delighted to welcome producer and co-writer Mark Crowdy for a live post-screening Q&A. Mark will be sharing stories from the set and more.

• A Piece of Cinema History: This isn't just any old British comedy; it’s the origin story of a global phenomenon. Watch Martin Clunes as the "GP from hell," Dr. Martin Bamford—the character that directly inspired the hit series Doc Martin and now, in the USA, Best Medicine.

• Spot the Locals: Filmed at St Endellion, Port Isaac, Boscastle, and Trebarwith Strand, the film is a love letter to the North Cornwall coastline. From Wetherham Manor to the familiar faces in the village scenes, see how many local "extras" and landmarks you can recognise!

• Community Spirit: Sponsored by Polzeath Walks and Billy’s Beach Art, this final festival screening aims to bring the community together for a night of laughter and nostalgia. While the event celebrates our local history, it also looks to our future—all charitable collections on the night will benefit Young & Talented Cornwall (The Lord Lieutenant’s Fund), helping the next generation of Cornish creatives achieve their dreams.

Come and celebrate the film that really put North Cornwall on the map on Sat 14th March or 15th!

The screenings begin with the award-winning 12-minute documentary short, "We Are All Artists", a celebration of beach art and the spirit of Polzeath. 

Polzeath Community Film Festival 2026

Welcome to a cinematic experience in the heart of Polzeath featuring a hand-picked selection from the London Mountain Film Festival, carefully curated by a local team of film lovers to bring the spirit of adventure and artistry to our special part of North Cornwall.

Location: All screenings are held at The Tubestation, with the exception of Saving Grace.

Our Sincere Thanks

This festival is a community-led gift, made possible by the incredible generosity of our partners:

• Mark Crowdy: Sincere thanks to Mark for the generous gift of his Cornish cult classic, Saving Grace. To celebrate its 26th anniversary, Mark has provided the digitally remastered film for this screening at no cost.

• The Tubestation: For providing their facilities. This festival is proud to be crowdfunding for a new cinema screen for the Tubestation, ensuring we can enjoy high-quality community screenings like this for years to come. 

• Simon Ratigan: We are hoping to welcome back the acclaimed director to Polzeath and the Regal to discuss his career and his experience filming the "Zen" masterpiece We Are All Artists on our local beach

• Robert at Wadebridge Cinema: A huge thank you for hosting our finale and generously donating 50% of the ticket proceeds to support and fund creative Young and Talented Cornwall.

• Our Guest Experts: To Chris Weight for sharing his world-class mineralogy expertise, and to the members of the Lost Boys crew for joining us to provide a unique behind-the-scenes Q&A.

• The London Mountain Film Festival and all those who help curate the films for the festival including: Jane, Bill, Sam, Mark, Diana, Shar, Caroline and others