As the Stroud Film festival heads our way once more, there is something for everybody in this year’s programme. Expect to be inspired, entertained and stimulated by film makers from as far afield as Iceland, Italy, South Africa, Palestine, Scotland, India, Japan and of course, England. As always there is an eclectic mix of new voices and classic work for you to enjoy and appreciate.

Alongside the screenings, there will be workshops, panel discussions, and a chance to make and present short films in the 90 Second Challenge.

Film has a wonderful capacity to allow us to see and understand each other – in every respect –the good the bad, the bonkers, the joyful – and Stroud Film Festival delivers all the above across multiple venues.

David Yates