Screening dates 2024
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Shropshire Independent Cinema is a partnership founded in 2025 to curate fun and inspiring film-led events for our local communities and culturally curious visitors. Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Old Market Hall, Wem Town Hall and Wellington Orbit work with each other, local artists, young people and our partners to hand-pick films and events that express the historically independent spirit of our region.
The Rural Remix, 11-13 July, is our first joint creation, showcasing our take on rural life and landscape on screen.
One of our partners for this event is Ludlow Green Festival who have scheduled Six Inches of Soil for Friday night!
This year’s theme is ‘Food for Thought’ there will be many activities on the day that touch on all aspects of sustainable food. We’ve chosen to show the film ‘Six Inches of Soil’ during the Rural Remix as it highlights the importance of regenerative food production for the local food sector. Tish Dockerty, Chair of Ludlow 21 will introduce Ed Rollings, who farms at Perry Wood Farm in Kimbolton; raising sheep and beef cattle in a low input system with regenerative agriculture principles at it’s heart.
Ludlow Green Festival takes place on Sunday 13th July 10-4pm
Dinner and a Show!
Bill’s Kitchen, within Ludlow Assembly Rooms, offers a 2-course meal before evening shows on Thursdays and Fridays for only £15 (if booked 24 hours in advance). Book your table directly with Bill’s Kitchen and come along any time after 5.30pm to eat before the show starts – the earlier you come the bigger the menu selection. Please note that due to the popularity of these events you may be invited to share a table with other diners on the night.
Old Market Hall
The screening of Six Inches of Soil is part of 'The Rural Remix', a vibrant three day festival celebrating Shropshire's independent spirit, showcasing rural life and landscape on screen. It's the first joint creation by Shropshire Independent Cinema (SIC), a new collaboration between four independent cinemas across Shropshire: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Old Market Hall, Wem Town Hall and Wellington Orbit.
Strathearn Arts
Six Inches of Soil is the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system, transforming the way they produce food—to heal the soil, improve our health, and provide for local communities.
Join us for a special screening of this award-winning film that offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on the farming industry. Following the film, we will host a short discussion with local farmers to explore what the themes mean for us here in Strathearn.
In collaboration with the Open Gate Festival and Remake’s Food For Good Project.
Doors open 7pm // Refreshment Bar with alcohol free substitutes
Victoria Institute
A story of courage, vision and hope.
Six Inches of Soil tells the story of remarkable farmers, communities, small businesses, chefs and entrepreneurs who are leading the way to transform how our food is produced and consumed.
Agroecology is an approach to farming that includes ‘regenerative’ farming techniques that work in harmony with, rather than against nature. It focuses on local food systems and shorter supply chains. The advantages are numerous: we get to know who is growing our food and how, farmers get paid a fair price and have the satisfaction of producing healthy food in a healthy environment. Agroecology may also be our best chance in the face of climate change: it keeps carbon in the ground and creates resilient systems in the face of climate uncertainty.
Six Inches of Soil tells the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities.
The screening will be part of Green Week here in Arundel. Green Week is being enthusiastically supported by Arun council.
Majestic Cinema
Six Inches of Soil is a story of three new farmers on the first year of their regenerative journey to heal the soil and help transform the food system - Anna Jackson, a Lincolnshire 11th generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture fed beef cattle in Cornwall. As the trio of young farmers strive to adopt regenerative practices and create viable businesses, they meet seasoned mentors who help them on their journey.
They are joined by other experts providing wisdom and solutions from a growing movement of people who are dedicated to changing the trajectory for food, farming and the planetOur farmers will have to navigate a broken food system, farm in a landscape degraded by industrial agriculture and learn how to reconnect people with the soil, where their food comes from and how it is produced.
Courtyard Theatre
Enjoy the Six Inches of Soil screening at The Courtyard Studio - The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR
Hosted by Herefordshire Food Alliance
East Anglian Storytelling Festival
Enter a world of stories – from travellers and farmers to giants and dragons see the spaces of the Food Museum come alive with stories as we celebrate the land through story.
Find out some of the hidden histories of the Museum, story walks through the trees and meadows, late night bat walks and even later night horror, with daytime fun including hands on workshops, puppets and treasure trails for children, music and dance. Craft stalls, open-mics and story rounds by the fire mean anyone can join in. Immerse yourself in the picturesque surroundings of the museum grounds as you listen to stories passed down through generations in an ancient folk tradition that knows no age limit. From music and traditional dance to interactive sessions for families and tales from local communities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Dates and times:
30 May - Friday: 5.30-11pm
31 May - Saturday: 9.30am-10.30pm
01 June - Sunday: 9.30am-4pm (Six Inches of Soil Screening at 11:00AM)
Babbinswood Farm
All our on farm events proceeds are going to Babbinswood Farm Community Benefit Society.
The screening of Six Inches of Soil will be followed by a farm walk.
Refreshments are available to buy from our farm shop.
Lower Hurst Farm
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.
Join Lower Hurst Farm for the screening of Six Inches of Soil.
Marven Centre (Sawston Village College)
Join us at the Marven Centre for an inspiring evening watching “Six Inches of Soil”.
This locally produced film alerts us to the damage that current crop production methods are having on the soils on which we depend for our food (and more), and tells the story of three very different farmers (including one based in South Cambs) who are adopting farming techniques that can bringthe life back into the soil.
If you have any difficulty obtaining tickets or have any other question about this screening, please email mail2G3S@gmail.com
Rheged Cumbria Cinema
Our current food system is both a miracle and a disaster. Six Inches of Soil is an independent British feature film which follows the inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.
This film follows the highs and lows of three new farmers on the first year of their regenerative journey to heal the soil and help transform the food system - Anna Jackson, a Lincolnshire 11th generation arable and sheep farmer; Adrienne Gordon, a Cambridgeshire small-scale vegetable farmer; and Ben Thomas, who rears pasture fed beef cattle in Cornwall. As the trio of young farmers strive to adopt regenerative practices and create viable businesses, they meet seasoned mentors who help them on their journey.
University of Lincoln International Film Festival
We’ll begin the day with a screening of The Nettle Dress – a story of slow making, healing, and reconnection with nature.
Film to start at 10.30am
Followed by a live panel discussion, focusing on themes of craft, repair, and the emotional power of making. With space for audience questions, reflections, and open conversation.
12.30pm – Eat & Connect
We’ll break for lunch – delicious vegan lunch boxes made by Gemma from Eat More Good Food, a local legend in seasonal, plant-based cooking.
1pm – 2:45pm Afternoon – Learn & Do Workshops
Attendees will choose from a range of creative, hands-on workshops from upcycling and mending to music and songwriting, dance, storytelling, photography, and more.
3pm – 5pm Final Film & Panel
We’ll end the day with a screening of Six Inches of Soil, followed by a second panel discussion focused on food systems, the environment, and how everything we’ve explored connects.
The Soil Factory
Join the soil revolution in Forest Row!
We're thrilled to invite you to the official launch of The Soil Factory – a community-scale composting initiative transforming food waste into living soil right here in Forest Row.
The Evening Includes:
Film screening of "Six Inches of Soil" – the inspiring documentary about British farmers rebuilding soil health
Panel discussion with soil experts and community leaders
Welcome reception with locally-produced kombucha from Old Tree Brewery
Interactive displays showcasing our vision and composting systems with Tom Daniell and Hans-Günther Kern
Microscope station with living soil samples by Rosetta Whitehead – see the incredible world beneath our feet!
Local, organic canapés from Seasons Wholefoods and The Artisan Forest Kitchen, featuring produce from Forest Row growers
Botanical bar by Old Tree Brewery, offering a one-off small-batch seasonal drink
Opportunity to become a founding supporter of our first community composting station
Event timings (approximate)
5:30pm: Doors open, welcome drinks (kombucha from Old Tree Brewery) & fresh local canapés
6:00pm: Welcome and introduction by Jon Slack, Project Coordinator
6:15pm: Film screening: Six Inches of Soil (75 mins)
7:30pm: Panel discussion with speakers including Tom Daniell, Rachel Milward & more (45 mins)
8:15pm-9:30pm: Networking, canapés, displays, drinks
South Molton Town Hall
Hosted by North Devon UNESCO Biosphere, ECOLINKS, and South Molton Community Garden
University of Lincoln Indie International Film Festival
Indie Lincs International Film Festival at the University of Lincoln
Proudly Supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the BFI Film Audience Network.
We’ll begin the day with a screening of The Nettle Dress – a story of slow making, healing, and reconnection with nature.
Film Starts: 10: 30am
Followed by a live panel discussion, focusing on themes of craft, repair, and the emotional power of making. With space for audience questions, reflections, and open conversation.
12.30pm – Eat & Connect
We’ll break for lunch – delicious vegan lunch boxes made by Gemma from Eat More Good Food, a local legend in seasonal, plant-based cooking.
1pm – 2:45pm Afternoon – Learn & Do Workshops
Attendees will choose from a range of creative, hands-on workshops from upcycling and mending to music and songwriting, dance, storytelling, photography, and more.
3pm – 5pm Final Film & Panel
We’ll end the day with a screening of Six Inches of Soil, followed by a second panel discussion focused on food systems, the environment, and how everything we’ve explored connects.
The ticket price will be £8 and includes both films, one workshop, and the vegan lunchbox. You can also purchase a ticket for a single film with no extras for just £4
St. Johns Place, Bemerton
Join us on Friday 11th April at St John’s Place, Bemerton, Salisbury SP2 9NP to watch this highly acclaimed documentary film that tells the inspiring story of three young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities. Q & A and discussion led by Peter Thompson, agronomist and farmland ecology advisor, with Peter Shallcross, a farmer based in Tisbury with a passion for regenerative farming and wildlife.
There’s a £4 ticket deal for students who are 25 or younger.
Schedule:
6:00 Doors open
6:45 Film starts
8:30 Interval
8:45 - 9:30 Q&A discussion
10:00 Close
Common Ground
Fielden Whisky and Common Ground present the award-winning docu-film Six Inches of Soil, the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities.
Fielden is the English whisky that’s changing farming, field by field, harvest by harvest, producing whisky from heritage grains grown regeneratively using traditional farming techniques which revitalise the land, without chemical inputs. The evening will begin with a Fielden whisky tasting, led by the Fielden team, followed by a screening of Six Inches of Soil and an 'in conversation' with Fielden and a panel of passionate farming and environmental experts.
Doors open at 7pm, with a whisky tasting at 7:15pm. The film will then be screened at 7:30pm and then followed by a pannel discussion at 9pm.
Saltburn Community Hall
Doors & bring your food : 6.30pm — Screening @ 7.30pm
Join Food First Tees Valley for another in our series of Good Food Conversations - a community meal followed by a screening of the thought-provoking and fascinating documentary Six Inches of Soil. A story of courage, vision and hope, the film tells the story of remarkable farmers, communities, small businesses, chefs and entrepreneurs who are leading the way to transform how our food is produced and consumed. If you would like to contribute a dish to our 'pot luck' community meal beforehand, please come along for 6.30pm. BYO plate & cutlery! The film will be screened at 7.30pm in an informal cabaret setting in Saltburn Community Hall followed by what we hope will be a Good Food Conversation!
Biggar Corn Exchange, Scotland
The film tells the inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food – to heal the soil, improve our health and support local communities. The film aims to sound the alarm on a broken system, offer hope for meaningful change, inspire farmers to adopt agroecological and regenerative farming practices, and encourage consumers, food corporations and policymakers to support their efforts.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion chaired by the producer Claire Mackenzie and an audience Q&A session.
Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and nibbles on arrival.
The bar will be open afterwards so we can continue the discussion.
Doors open 6.30pm. Screening commences at 7pm.
South Molton Town Hall
North Devon UNESCO Biosphere, ECOLINKS, and South Molton Community Garden is hosting the screening of Six Inches of Soil at the South Molton Town Hall.
Start: 7:00 PM
The White Hart Hotel, Moretonhampstead
Free Community Screening of Six Inches of Soil followed by a talk and Q&A with local farmers and growers.
Woolstore County Theatre, Codford
This is a story of courage, vision and hope; an inspiring film about three young farmers on the first year of their journey to heal the soil and help transform the food system. Working with communities, small businesses, chefs and entrepreneurs, they, and others like them, are leading the way to transform how our food is produced and consumed.
More details to follow soon.
Western Sussex Rivers Trust - Film Night
Join us for an inspiring evening at WSRT's fifth Film Night - Six Inches of Soil! Find out how soils are the foundation for life on earth!
Pencombe & Little Cowarne Parish Hall
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.
MARS Queen Elizabeth Playing Field, Ivybridge
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.
Babbinswood Farm
UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food
John Peel Centre for Creative Arts
Join us at the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts for a thought-provoking screening of Six Inches of Soil, an inspiring documentary following young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities.
90-Minute Film Screening – A gripping look at regenerative farming in action.
40-Minute Q&A – Meet the film’s creator, Colin Ramsay, and local Knettishall farmer James Bucher for an honest discussion on the future of food and farming.
Eat- A light lunch is included in the ticket price, giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy some locally sourced food and connect with like-minded people.
Support a Good Cause – All proceeds go towards a local community project.
Don’t miss this eye-opening event that will change the way you see food, farming and the soil beneath your feet!
Studio Moffat, Scotland
Screened as part of our Food and Farming Film Festival, Six Inches of Soil tells the story of remarkable farmers, communities, small businesses, chefs and entrepreneurs who are leading the way to transform how our food is produced and consumed.
After the film there will be a talk by a local farmer on natural approaches to improving soil fertility - followed by lots of opportunities to network and connect over coffee and cake!
The film screening is supported by Dumfries and Galloway Climate Hub.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/makechange-collective-cic/six-inches-of-soil-pg/e-xjprmy
St Helen's Church, Tarporley
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.
Six Inches of Soil - Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM GMT | Kinema
Westonbirt School
Six Inches of Soil follows the inspiring journey of three young Bristish farmers - Anna Jackson, Adrienne Gordon and Ben Thomas - who are adopting regenerative, agroecological practises to heal the soil and transform the food system.
After the screening, there will be an insightful Q&A session with an exciting panel of inspiring experts.
Doors open at 6.30pm (bar available) PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN THIS
Screening starts at 7.00pm
Q&A from 8.40pm
Depart OR Optional post-lecture supper at 9.15pm
Event ends at 10.30pm
The Hub Cafe/Library, Peterchurch
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities.
Six Inches of Soil Film and Q&A at The Hub at St. Peter's Centre event tickets from TicketSource
Nowhere Kitchen and Brewers, Holmfirth
The environmental and climate emergency.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/six-inches-of-soil-tickets-1216160832789?aff=oddtdtcreator
Storyhouse Cinema, Chester
Six Inches of Soil tells the inspiring story of young English farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil and our health and provide for local communities.