Anna Henderson
Anne Henderson is Co-Founder, Director & Programmer of The Bay International Film Festival.
Anna is an Award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker with numerous credits in film and TV in both Russia and the UK. She currently develops a feature film “The Punishment” which is the feature length sequel of her PhD research short film “Transgressing”. The films she creates focus on individuals confronting moral challenges, ethical dilemmas, social inequality, and the fight for human rights. Her pursuit of a filmmaking career is rooted in her strong belief in the impact and, therefore, the responsibility of cinema.
The Bay International Film Festival
The Bay International Film Festival (TBIFF) is an annual film festival with live cinema screenings and awards, running in Morecambe, North West England.
TBIFF aims to promote international independent films in the Lancashire and Cumbria areas as well as create a cultural dialogue between the audiences of North West England and the world. The festival wants to inspire local audiences and international filmmakers with great films, thoughtful conversations, and joyful encounters.
The inaugural edition of the festival happened in October 2023, with screenings of short and feature films at Reel Cinema, Film Forum, networking events, and an awards ceremony. The festival welcomed guests from around the world, including the guest of honour, Stanley Kubrick’s brother-in-law and producer, Jan Harlan.
This year, the festival is incorporating a new Morecambe Film and Television Festival, a celebration of the industry and its ongoing developments. It hosts a curated programme including premieres, retrospectives, exhibitions and industry and public events.