Welcome to 2 Counties Independent Film Festival (2CIFF) where we celebrate worldwide filmmaking talent and also pay homage to the amazing talent within Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. The inaugural 2CIFF will be held in August 2026 between the 21st and 23rd at the amazing Milton Keynes Gallery and Sky Room Cinema, central Milton Keynes.
A Summer Weekend Festival Like No Other – We’re creating a celebratory weekend experience for filmmakers and audiences alike:
There will be:
Screenings in the Sky Room cinema and a second purpose designed screening room – 100+ films.
Networking receptions and afterparties in the gallery, giving filmmakers direct access to industry professionals and audiences, culminating in a star studded awards ceremony on the last evening.
Workshops and panels hosted in inspiring creative spaces, helping emerging voices grow and connect.
Outdoor summer vibes in central Milton Keynes, with easy transport links for worldwide and UK attendees.
Building on the festival directors previous success of running other film festivals, iago has decided to go bigger and will partner with other successful organisations, charities and local businesses to champion filmmakers from around the world. The main aim will be to expand the festival year on year, garner momentum eventually securing associated BAFTA festival status.
