The Hebden Bridge Film Festival returns from the 20th to 22nd March 2026.

Its 2026 opening night screening will take place on Friday 20 March 7pm (doors 6pm) at the Hebden Bridge Picture House, featuring a special preview of the much-anticipated neo-Western film “Rebuilding”.

Following its world premiere at Sundance, “Rebuilding” comes to Hebden Bridge as an exclusive preview screening ahead of its official release, continuing HBFF’s tradition of opening the festival with bold, timely cinema. The film stars Josh O’Connor (Challengers, God’s Own Country) and Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) in the lead roles.

After losing his family ranch to devastating wildfires, Dusty (O’Connor) finds himself displaced and living among fellow climate refugees. Struggling with grief, he begins to rebuild his sense of purpose through reconnecting with his young daughter and finding strength in a new-found community. Shot against the vast, striking landscapes of Southern Colorado, the film is a quietly powerful story about loss, resilience, and the chance to begin again.

After many years of sold out opening night screenings, early booking is strongly advised. Tickets for the March 20 screening of “Rebuilding” are available to book here.

Full programme details are due to be announced on Friday 6 March 2026, at which point tickets for the remaining screenings will go on sale at hebdenbridgefilmfestival.org.