PictureEast Film Festival 2026 (PEFF 2026) returns in Newham and Barking & Dagenham from 20th January to 1st February 2026! The dynamic programme of feature films, short film showcases, and panel discussions will continue our legacy of Curated Community Cinema in Newham and expand into Barking & Dagenham, championing the stories and cultures embedded in both places and inherent to East London. Highlights of the programme include the films Wasteman, Akinola Davies Jr.’s debut feature film My Father’s Shadow and a gala closing with Palestine Comedy Club.