Journeys into Film - the film strand of Journeys Festival International - has been growing steadily over the last 3 years with screenings of features and short films in cinemas and community venues as part of the festival. With investment and support from Film Hub North and Film Hub Midlands, the programme has been able to find its own identity with a selection of bold, experimental and intimate films that articulate the voices of their makers’ lived experiences, seeking to r

The ROOTS programme – created for people from sanctuary seeking backgrounds or those whose lives have been impacted by forced migration – was started by the Journeys Festival International team with the aim to share and learn new creative skills together and explore the cultural scenes in Leicester, Manchester and Portsmouth. Last week, the Manchester ROOTS group was finally able to meet in person for the first time, visiting different cultural locations in the city and enjoy