Film & Fashion
24th September 2026
Hotel Du Vin Avon Gorge
Free-To-Enter Sustainable Fashion Showcase
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Film Screening: Fashion Reimagined
With special introduction from film’s director Becky Hutner
Meet Sustainable Fashion and Lifestyle Brands
Introduction
Film and Fashion is back - this time with a focus on sustainability and the incredible businesses and individuals who are transforming an industry notorious for its environmental impact.
Timeline
Doors: 17:30
Sustainability Showcase: 17:30-19:30
Film Doors: 19:30
Film Ends: 21:15
The Film
Bristol Film Festival is delighted to screen Fashion Reimagined, the award-winning documentary about trailblazing designer Amy Powney and her mission to create a sustainable 'field to finished garment' collection and transform the way that we engage with fashion.
The film will be introduced by its director, Becky Hutner, who was nominated for the Best Debut Director award at the British Independent Film Festival for her work on this fascinating film.
Sustainability Showcase
Join us pre-film between 5:30-7:30pm for a free-to-enter sustainability showcase, where companies active in sustainable fashion and lifestyle will be displaying their products and discussing their process.
NB: Tickets for the Sustainability showcase are free - booking in advance is highly recommended.
Tickets are available to purchase separately for the film screening
ABOUT THE SHOWCASE
DOORS: 17:30
Discover brands leading the way in sustainable fashion and lifestyle.
Meet the makers, talk to brands and discover the processes transforming the face of the fashion industry.
Whilst this event is entirely free, we highly encourage reserving a ticket to avoid disappointment. If you would like to also book a ticket to the screening of Fashion Reimagined after the showcase has concluded, you can do this here.
FILM SCREENING: FASHION REIMAGINED
DOORS: 17:30 | FILM STARTS 19:30
We’re delighted to present this very special screening as part of our ‘Film & Fashion’ series, featuring an in-person introduction from the film’s director!
Set within the luxurious Aquam Bibe rooms at the Avon Gorge Hotel, overlooking the dramatic Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge, guests are invited to arrive early to browse a showcase from sustainable fashion brands including Seasalt Clothing.
We’ll be screening Fashion Reimagined, the award-winning documentary about trailblazing designer Amy Powney and her mission to create a sustainable 'field to finished garment' collection and transform the way that we engage with fashion.
The film's director Becky Hutner will be joining us to discuss the making of the film and the changing face of the fashion industry. Becky earned a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Debut Director for her work on this fascinating film, and we’re looking forward to welcoming her in person to introduce it.
Becky Hutner is a BIFA and EMMY-nominated filmmaker based in coastal Devon. Telling stories about everyday superheroes, her work has been celebrated for its inclusive and galvanizing approach. Her latest film NOT FOR SALE (Waterbear) tells thestory of maverick farmer Andy grappling with the future of his regenerative farm as he faces retirement.
Becky’s feature documentary FASHION REIMAGINED (Sky, NOW) about sustainable fashion pioneer Amy Powney premiered at Tribeca, was a top 10 doc at the UK box office and earned a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Debut Director.
