Hebden Bridge Film Festival announces 2026 opening night screening of 'Rebuilding' starring Josh O'Connor
The Hebden Bridge Film Festival has announced its 2026 opening night screening.
The event will take place on Friday, March 20 at 7pm at the Hebden Bridge Picture House, featuring a special preview of the much-anticipated neo-Western film Rebuilding.
Following its world premiere at Sundance, Rebuilding comes to Hebden Bridge as an exclusive preview screening ahead of its official release, continuing HBFF’s tradition of opening the festival with bold, timely cinema.
The film stars Josh O'Connor (Challengers, God’s Own Country) and Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus) in the lead roles.
After losing his family ranch to devastating wildfires, Dusty (O’Connor) finds himself displaced and living among fellow climate refugees.
Struggling with grief, he begins to rebuild his sense of purpose through reconnecting with his young daughter and finding strength in a new-found community.
Shot against the vast, striking landscapes of Southern Colorado, the film is a quietly powerful story about loss, resilience, and the chance to begin again.
Festival director Louise Wadley said: “We’re thrilled to be opening the 2026 Festival with Rebuilding.
"Josh O’Connor delivers a deeply moving performance in a film that speaks powerfully to our times – exploring climate, displacement, and the redemptive power of community.
"It’s the perfect film to kick off this year’s festival.”
After many years of sold out opening night screenings, early booking is strongly advised.
Tickets for the March 20 screening of Rebuilding are available to book at www.ticketsource.co.uk/hebdenbridgefilmfestival
Hebden Bridge Film Festival will take place from March 20 to 22.
Full programme details are due to be announced on Friday, March 6, at which point tickets for the remaining screenings will go on sale at hebdenbridgefilmfestival.org