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17-19 October 2025

AWARDS CEREMONY

25 OCTOBER 2025

SECUNDUM TAMESIM QUOVIS GENTIUM

BY THE THAMES TO ALL PEOPLES OF THE WORLD

Join us for two family-friendly, hour-long screenings of archive films from the British Film Institute around VJ Day. Hosted by Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre.

Presentation 1: 5.30-6.30pm 16th Sep, Grays Library, RM17 5DX

Presentation 2: 1,30-2.30pm 28th Sep, Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre RM19 1ZZ

Venues

Grays Library RM17 5DX

Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre RM19 1ZZ

GRAYS CARIBBEANS AFTER WINDRUSH

OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2025

This project presents a powerful collection of oral history interviews with 15 members of Thurrock’s Caribbean community. The interviews will be available to view online from October.

An exhibition of display panels will tour Thurrock.

Venues

Grays Library RM17 5DX

(4-23 October 2025)

Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre RM19 1ZZ

(26-30 October)

Tilbury Cruise Terminal RM18 7NG

(3rd November – 31st December 2025)

THURROCK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

17-19 OCTOBER 2025

In our cool Cafe Cinema, you will see unique films not screened anywhere else. In a relaxed and friendly environment, experience a diverse array of the unexpected and unusual.

Venue

Grays Town Park Cafe RM17 6PZ

SCREEN HERITAGE

Thurrock’s heritage is rich but often overlooked. Film Thurrock is dedicated to preserving and sharing these stories through screen heritage and digital projects, working closely with local and national partners and diverse communities.

The Thurrock Young Film Network offers brilliant opportunities for young people aged 18–25 to gain hands-on experience in the film industry. Participants can get involved through work experience, shadowing, and volunteering across a range of areas.

YOUNG FILM NETWORK

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