# Event Details - **Event Name**: SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 11:59 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a day full of indie films, captivating stories, and creative minds at the SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL - it's gonna be lAbout this EventSYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITER'S FESTIVAL - on 16-17 May 2026 will return with back to back screening of selected filmfest entries, running along side our author track.IMDB approved in our first year due to our success and immediate prestige. https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0073772/overview/Our judges range from award winning writers, producers, directors and bloggers. All of whom have a love for the art of film and music.The event will take place close to the picturesque village of Sykehouse, at the beautiful country hotel Owston Hall Hotel (DN5 0LP), set in its own grounds with golf course and all amenities. Food, drink and all amenities are available throughout the festival.And if you wish to stay on site: hotel rooms are available and can be booked direct with the Hotel (https://owstonhall.com/).WHAT TO EXPECT: Screenings, Interviews, Talks and Panels - NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES for aspiring filmmakers and writers. MEET THE AUTHORS AND FILMMAKERS. Book Signings. And if you like to dress up - join us for our glamourous Gala Awards dinner with red carpet, celebs and live entertainment along with a 3 course dinner and a glass of prosecco at our pre-dinner mixer.FIRST GUEST OF HONOUR ANNOUCEMENT:AUTHOR GUEST OF HONOUR: ANTONY JOHNSTONAUTHOR GUEST OF HONOUR: SOPHIE HANNAHDIRECTOR GUEST OF HONOUR: NEIL MARSHALLDIRECTOR GUEST OF HONOUR: MARTYN TOTTWITH MORE TO FOLLOW ... https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3c593660-91f5-11f0-9168-03be264ad628-rimg-w555-h740-dc1a0707-gmir.jpg SCREENINGS SAT🕑: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PMSCREENINGS All DayPANELS SAT🕑: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PMAUTHOR PANELS SCREENINGS SUN🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMSCREENINGS SUNDAYPANELS SUN🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PMPANELS SUNDAYUntitled agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMSAT DRINKS/RED CARPETUntitled agenda🕑: 07:00 PM - 12:00 AMDINNER/AWARDS - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/warmsworth/sykehouse-film-and-writers-festival/100001379246636819 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, festivals, workshops, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 99, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Warmsworth - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Holiday Inn Doncaster A1 (M), JCT.36 - **lat**: 53.4997149 - **long**: -1.1773113 - **full address**: Holiday Inn Doncaster A1 (M), JCT.36, High Road, Warmsworth, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/594f2675007fbf8878e76c80c90978817ce8510da2ec0f7b05a13bae81d64047-rimg-w422-h422-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1757914323 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL being held? - **A:** SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Holiday Inn Doncaster A1 (M), JCT.36, High Road, Warmsworth, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL? - **A:** Ticket prices for SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL range from GBP 10 to GBP 99 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityWEEKEND DAY PASSGBP 40AvailableFULL VIP ENTRY/GALAGBP 99AvailableStudent Day Weekend PassGBP 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL? - **A:** SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL is organized by Sykehouse Film and Writers' Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SYKEHOUSE FILM AND WRITERS' FESTIVAL is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Warmsworth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Samantha and the rest of the team are passionate about film and brilliant storytelling, and wanted to provide an outlet for independent films to get seen.Films and Screenplays will be judged by a panel of committed film-o-philes, and each round will award a BEST and RUNNER-UP in the seven categories:BEST THRILLERBEST HORRORBEST SHORT FILMBEST SCREENPLAYBEST SHORT SCREENPLAYBEST ACTORBEST ACTRESSWe will be making some honorary award presentations also on the awards night!FESTIVAL DIRECTORSamantha Lee HoweJUDGESThe current Judges for the SYKEHOUSE FILMFEST are:David J Howe - author and historian, who has been reviewing and writing about film since the eighties.Karen Woodham - proprietor of the multi-award winning blog Blazing Minds.Rosie Nagaty & John Nagaty - self-confessed film addicts! Rosie and John are driven entrepreneurs who have carved their own path in the entertainment industry and now run The Old George Pub and Between Rivers Glamping site.Andrew Beech - Entrepreneur & BAFTA JudgeEmail admin@slhfilmfest.com" } ] } ] ```