House lights dimmed as audiences settled ahead of the screening programme. Cambridge Film Festival 2023 centred on curated film selections, director conversations and public Q&A sessions across city venues. The focus remained on dialogue between filmmakers and viewers rather than staged publicity.

Photographing the festival meant documenting atmosphere and interaction — speakers mid-discussion, audience response and the transition between screening and conversation. I focused on the exchange of ideas and the structure of the event as it unfolded across multiple sessions.

The coverage reflects a cultural programme built on engagement, discussion and shared viewing