BFF’s international appeal can clearly be seen on the map, left.

Film-makers from the countries coloured blue have all submitted films for this year’s festival.

The local films featuring at Bolton Film Festival

From here to Hollywood - Bolton's long legacy in cinema

Between 2pm and 4pm on October 3, at Bolton Museum and Gallery, there are free screenings of Cubeman by Linda Dombrovszky, (Hungary ), Lady Lillian by Amber Johnson (USA ), What Remains of You by Kevin Dresse (France), Kubrick by Candlelight by David O’Reilly (Ireland)and Deighties by Jessica Lytton (Australia) and Earthy Encounters by Sam Johnson (UK).