Stories of Strength Film Festival is Back for 2026!
Event Date: 24th October 2026
Venue: MetFilm School, Brighton Film Studios, BN2 4JE
Submission Deadline: 20th October 2026
Stories Of Strength Film Festival will be hosting our third annual event at MetFilm School’s Brighton Film Studios (BN2 4JE). The event will be hosted in the Brighton & Hove area, where ticket-holders can join in for an afternoon screening of a selection of documentary films with local filmmakers, all shared with the aim to get together for a good cause.
Submit your films here: www.filmfreeway.com/sosfilmfest
Event Details: 12:00-16:00 on 24th October at MetFilm School, BN2 4JE.
Tickets are now on sale!
Stories Of Strength Film Festival will be hosting our third annual event at MetFilm School’s Brighton Film Studios (BN2 4JE). The event will be hosted in the Brighton & Hove area, where ticket-holders can join in for an afternoon screening of a selection of documentary films with local filmmakers, all shared with the aim to get together for a good cause.
Submit your films here: www.filmfreeway.com/sosfilmfest
Find out more about this year’s charity: www.iaaae.org
Event Details: 12:00-16:00 on 24th October at MetFilm School, BN2 4JE.
While we advise ordering tickets in advance to secure your space, tickets will also be available on the door via card and cash payment options.
Our Mission
Stories of Strength Film Festival (SOSFF) was founded in 2024, by Amaar Zafar. The film festival aims to bring people together to share their stories and to foster understanding and connection between communities, while also raising funds for vital charitable causes. Through sharing films that highlight stories of strength and diversity, the festival aims to utilise the art of filmmaking to have a positive impact on the wider world.
Our First Event
Stories of Strength Film Festival 2024 was the first ever event for SOSFF. It was held on the 11th of August 2024 at The Brunswick, within Brighton & Hove. The goal of the event was to bring communities together, sharing inspiring stories and to raise money in order to support Palestinians in need. Through ticket sales, donations, and merchandise sales, a grand total of £815 has been raised and donated to our chosen charities: Humanity First, Anera, and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).
The event hosted around 40 guests and showcased a total of 9 films, created by a number of filmmakers from across the globe. The films shown included narratives, documentaries and video journalism. Each piece brought a unique perspective, encouraging audiences to spark conversations around the complex themes and issues displayed.
The films shown were: ‘The Power to Decide’ (Dir. Wojtek Perales), ‘Mind Games’ (Dir. Phillip Sutton), ‘A Well-Bread Woman’ (Dir. Jasmine Kaur Gregory), ‘The Absent Guest’ (Dir. Thomas Au), ‘The Script’ (Dir. Keith Chanakira), ‘Scars’ (Dir. Pav Kung), ‘EsCape Town’ (Dir. Colin Macrae), ‘Battleground’ (Dir. Mark Bone & Thomas Kwesi), and ‘Last May in Palestine’ (Dir. Rabeea Eid).
“Films inspire hope and they allow us to see different perspectives on life. When we come together and approach each other with sincerity and kindness, we make the world a better place.”
— Amaar Zafar