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A Celebration of Stories, Journeys, and Legacy

The Windrush Caribbean Film Festival (WCFF) brings stories of the Windrush generation and their descendants to life through film. Now in its sixth year, the festival connects audiences across the diaspora, worldwide, and in the UK with powerful storytelling that explores identity, migration, and belonging.

Through screenings, conversations, and workshops, WCFF highlights the experiences of Caribbean communities and their lasting impact on the world. Whether at a sold-out screening or watching online, WCFF is a space for discovery, reflection, and celebration.

The Power of Journeys

Caribbean history is a story of movement, from villages to cities, from islands to new continents, across seas and skies. These journeys have shaped communities, cultures, and generations.

One of the most defining moments in this history was the arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948. The people on board carried hopes, dreams, and resilience. They built lives in Britain and made a lasting impact that continues today. WCFF honours these journeys, past and present.

Discover the history behind the Windrush story

The Story of WCFF

Since its launch in 2020, WCFF has grown into a global platform that shares the stories of the Windrush generation and beyond.

  • 2020 and 2021: Originally planned as a multi-venue festival, WCFF moved online due to the pandemic, bringing audiences together worldwide through virtual screenings and live discussions.
  • 2022: WCFF returned to in-person screenings in London, Birmingham, and Newport, featuring feature films, short films, panels, and guest speakers.
  • 2023: The Festival explored the relationship between Windrush migrants and cinema, screening films from 76 years of Black British cinema alongside interactive workshops and conversations.

Each year, WCFF chooses a theme to highlight different aspects of the Windrush legacy.

  • 2020: Justice, Race, and Representation
  • 2021: The History of Carnival Arts
  • 2022: From Empire to Commonwealth
  • 2023: 75th Anniversary of Windrush
  • 2024:  Transitions & Travels:  The Journey Continues

Now, in 2025, we continue the journey with “Belonging, Being and Becoming”, inviting audiences to reflect on how identity is shaped and how we create a sense of home.

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Best of the Fest

Each October, WCFF celebrates the Black History Month with Best of the Fest, a must-watch event that brings together some of the festival’s most powerful and thought-provoking films. It is a chance to highlight incredible talent and ensure these stories reach even wider audiences.

Watch the Best of the Fest highlights
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