Frontier Sapiens Film Festival
Coming to The Biscuit Factory for the first time ever, the Frontier Sapiens Film Festival is bringing six extraordinary stories of human endeavour to the big screen over the course of one evening. Join us and watch an awe-inspiring line-up of short films featuring epic adventures, cultural stories and environmental issues from around the world, all introduced by the festival team.
An incredibly popular event around the UK - this year, join quadripleagic daredevil Jimmy on his quest to become a champion surfer, journey across the plains of the Maasai Mara to the summit of Mont Blanc, and lots more. The full 2026 film line-up is full of adventure and can be viewed in more detail here.
Tell your friends, book your tickets, and join us on the 11th of November.
Recommended 12A, but all ages welcome.
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Watch the 2026 Trailer
2026 Films
The Land Remembers
9 minutes
Faced with environmental decline in the heart of the Maasai Mara, one family make the bold decision to rewild their family farmland and reimagine its future. From shared cattle grazing that heals the land, community-led business initiatives, to the work of rhino caretakers, it’s a story about people choosing to care for the land, for each other, and for the future.
Annika - Where she Lands
10 minutes
Despite decades of progress, Nordic combined skiing remains the only Olympic event without a women’s competition. With a pivotal IOC decision approaching, Annika Malacinski pushes forward—training, competing, and refusing to accept a future where women are sidelined. A film about resilience, the weight of history, and the pursuit of gender equality.
Sand Dancers
29 minutes
Quadriplegic daredevil Jimmy Simpson is on an extraordinary journey from novice to champion surfer. Set against the stunning backdrop of the north east British coast, this inspiring story captures the challenges Jimmy faces as he defies expectations. A heartfelt tale about pursuing your passions and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community.
The Bride of Mont Blanc
27 minutes
In a profound act of historical resurrection, modern-day adventurer Elise Wortley is on a mission to celebrate history’s forgotten female explorers. Armed only with the gear available to Henriette d’Angeville in 1838, Elise attempts to recreate the first female ascent of Europe’s most iconic mountain; Mont Blanc.
Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage
15 minutes
Meet 85-year old Susan Baur and her crew of fearless women as they team up to protect the environment, and rediscover wonder and joy through water and community. An inspiring and uplifting film, which serves as a reminder that adventure and activism know no age.
The Detectorists
5 minutes
A slightly unusual trio of Frontier Sapiens’, join Lee, Cariad and Neo as they work together to track one of the UK’s most elusive protected species. Set on the riverbanks of rural Wales, the team play a vital role in wildlife conservation – it’s a story of instinct, training, and finding your place...one sniff at a time.