At Darkroom Festival, we are dedicated to celebrating the power of artistic exploration and pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Our mission is to provide a multidisciplinary platform that showcases experimental films, live music performances, and immersive audio-visual experiences, creating a dynamic and transformative festival that challenges conventions, sparks innovation, and engages diverse audiences. The vibe is, come as you are.

Through our festival, we aspire to:

Inspire: We seek to inspire artists and audiences by showcasing visionary experimental films, live music performances, and audio-visual works & collaborations. By providing a platform for artists to experiment, innovate, and create multisensory experiences, we aim to enable and inspire the next generation of multidisciplinary creators. The festival has already inspired several other similar events, but there is only one DARKROOM Festival ;)

Engage: We foster an inclusive and interactive environment where artists and audiences can engage in meaningful dialogues and thought-provoking experiences. We aim to create a space that encourages exploration, deepens understanding, and cultivates a sense of connection and appreciation among artists and their audience. The festival is a great place to network and find like-minded people to share ideas, or maybe even future collaborators.

Celebrate Diversity: We embrace the diverse range of perspectives and voices within experimental cinema, music, and audio-visual arts. By curating a program that represents a wide array of genres, styles, cultural backgrounds, and artistic approaches, we celebrate the diversity of human expression and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and appreciation. We try as much as possible to represent as many techniques and styles of the works, as well as ensuring that there is a wide cultural representation within the programme presented each year.

Support Emerging Talent: We are committed to nurturing emerging talent in the realm of experimental film, music, and audio-visual arts. By providing a platform for up-and-coming artists to showcase their work, collaborate with industry professionals, and gain recognition for their artistic contributions, we actively support the growth and development of future performers & artists in the field. The opportunity to network, we believe, helps this aim.

Challenge Conventions: We believe that the true power of experimental arts lies in their ability to challenge established norms, blend mediums, and create new artistic languages. By championing works that push the boundaries of artistic expression, sonic exploration, and visual experimentation, we aim to provoke critical thinking, and encourage discourse. This includes encouraging unusual and unique approaches and perspectives.

Through our festival, Darkroom aims to create a vibrant and transformative space where the convergence of experimental films, live music performances, and immersive audio-visual experiences sparks new possibilities, fuels creative dialogues, and leaves a lasting impact on artists, audiences, and the broader artistic community.

Join us as we embark on an a journey into the experimental arts, where the boundaries of creativity are pushed, senses are heightened, and new artistic landscapes are discovered. Come into the Darkroom.