Tread Softly Film Festival
Yarm Wellness Centre | Friday 28 February – Sunday 2 March 2025
We’re delighted to announce Tread Softly, a new mini film festival exploring our relationship to the natural environment. Join us at the brilliant Yarm Wellness Centre, for 3 days featuring 5 curated film screenings, interactive workshops and unmissable talks.
Tread Softly is chance to see something new (and the occasional classic), do something different and get a fresh perspective on how we live in, and move through our natural world. Join us for a weekend of inspiring films, unique workshops, and thought-provoking conversations.
Ticket Information:
The Wicker Man Screening & Welcome Event
A cult classic that birthed the folk horror subgenre, The Wicker Man exposes the superstitious and the religious connections we can impose on our environment and each other. Don’t miss our Welcome Event with Dominic Somers before the screening as we dive into the film’s legacy.
£8.00 – £10.00
Friday 28 February
Fungi: Web of Life Screening & Fungal Forays Talk
Embark on a visually stunning journey into the mysterious world of fungi. Fungi: Web of Life uncovers the hidden networks of life that connect our planet, revealing how fungi are crucial to our ecosystems and exploring their roles in everything from medicine to sustainability.
£8.00 – £10.00
Saturday 1 March
The Nettle Dress & Q&A
Follow artist Allan Brown in this inspiring documentary as he creates a dress from the humble nettle plant, blending creativity with sustainability. The Nettle Dress is a beautiful exploration of craftsmanship, environmental activism, and the intricate relationship between art and nature.
£8.00 – £10.00
Saturday 1 March
Six Inches of Soil Screening
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. This inspiring film highlights the critical role of regenerative practices in combating climate change and rebuilding local food systems.
£8.00 – £10.00
Sunday 2 March
Wilding Screening
This thought-provoking documentary follows the powerful story of rewilding—the process of restoring land to its natural state. Wilding takes us deep into the impact of reintroducing wildlife to once-depleted ecosystems, offering a hopeful glimpse into the potential for renewal in both nature and humankind.
£8.00 – £10.00
Sunday 2 March
