A love letter to Barnsley told through its communities, creativity and culture. The Town I Love So Well pays homage to the abundance of creativity, community and culture brimming at the heart of Barnsley, alongside the hearts of its people. The film’s narrative explores these communities and the richness of their creative pursuit, regardless of generation, circumstance or lived experience.

Q&A: The film will be followed by a Q and A with Jake Barradell Smith

The Working Class Film Festival

Friday 8 - Sunday 10 May 2026 sees the inaugural Working Class Film Festival take place at Showroom Cinema. The festival aims to highlight the talent of a wide and underrepresented demographic within the film industry; with only 8% of people working within the creative sector being born into a working class family.

Explore The Working Class Film Festival

Director Sam Batley
Year 2025
Duration 1h 3m