A Delegate's Guide to Exit 6

To help you get the most out of your festival experience, we’ve put together this quick guide to navigating the screenings, networking sessions, and events throughout the day.

Arrival & Pass Collection

First things first: head over to the Ticket Hub at Vue Festival Place to collect your official festival lanyard and programme. Your lanyard is your all-access pass to screenings, so keep it with you at all times.

Doors Open: 10.00 AM

First Screening Block: 11.00 AM

Full Screening Schedule

Plan Your Day

Once you have your lanyard and programme, take a few minutes to look over the schedule and map out your day. With multiple screenings and events running, planning ahead ensures you won't miss your top picks. Be sure to follow our social media channels for any live updates or announcements during the festival.

Audience member raising a toast to Exit 6

Seating & Arrival Times

Seating for all screenings is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving at the screen ahead of the listed start time to secure your seat. Arriving early also gives you a great opportunity to connect with fellow filmmakers and attendees before the lights go down.

Q&As and Filmmaker Networking

Don’t disappear when the credits roll! Most films are followed by live Q&A sessions, giving you a chance to hear directly from the creators. Later in the afternoon, join us for our dedicated networking slot to meet fellow delegates, discover new talent, and discuss potential collaborations.

Networking & Drinks: 5.30 PM – 7.00 PM at El Bigote

Festival Award Winners for short film Lady Macbeth

Audience Voting & Awards Ceremony

Your voice matters. Don't forget to cast your vote for the Audience Choice Award via the online portal linked in your printed programme. Afterwards, join us for the live Awards Ceremony as we celebrate this year's filmmakers and announce the official category winners.

Winners announced at the Awards party at 9.15 PM at Mono Pizza.

The After-Party

After the awards ceremony, it’s time to celebrate. Join us to unwind, catch up with everyone you met during the day, and toast the highlights of independent cinema.

After-Party commences at 11 PM until late at The Royal Exchange

Festival entertainer and musician performin at Exit 6