The red carpet has been rolled out, the screenings are underway, and Windlesham Film Club's very own Tracy Mears is back at the BFI London Film Festival – one of the biggest highlights of her year!
For Tracy, the London Film Festival is an annual pilgrimage. It's a chance to immerse herself in some of the most exciting new films from around the world, discover hidden gems and get an early glimpse of the stories that could be captivating audiences in the year ahead.
A sneak peek at our 2027 film calendar
We've launched a brand-new YouTube playlist featuring Tracy's Top Takes from the London Film Festival 2026, where she shares her thoughts, reactions and recommendations straight from the festival.
Her film reviews are for:
Elsinore – A powerful and moving drama starring Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman and Billie Piper, telling the story of actor Ian Charleson as he prepares for an extraordinary performance of Hamlet.
Wild Horse Nine – An intriguing tale of espionage and divided loyalties, starring John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi, set against the backdrop of Chile in 1973.
Paper Tiger – A gripping crime drama starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, exploring family loyalties, ambition and the darker side of the American Dream.
Ink - The fascinating story of Rupert Murdoch's acquisition of The Sun in 1969 and his partnership with editor Larry Lamb, which transformed the newspaper into a powerful force in British media.
Klara and the Sun - Directed by Taika Waititi, this intriguing story follows a robot girl designed to combat loneliness, who sets out to help a family struggling with heartbreak.
Could any of these make it onto our big screen in Windlesham next year? You'll have to wait and see!
Bringing something different to Windlesham
One of the things that makes Windlesham Film Club special is our commitment to showing films that offer something beyond the usual multiplex experience.
Tracy's festival discoveries help us identify some of the very best new releases to consider for our programme. We'll combine these with a rich mix of much-loved classics, outstanding international cinema, independent films and lesser-known gems that deserve to be seen on the big screen.
Our aim is simple: to bring a varied, entertaining and sometimes surprising selection of films to our local community, offering something for everyone, whether you're a dedicated film enthusiast or simply enjoy a great night out at the movies.
Watch Tracy's reviews – and tell us what you think!
The first three reviews are now available in our new YouTube playlist, with plenty more festival insights to follow.
Watch Tracy's London Film Festival Picks for 2027
We'd love to hear which films catch your imagination. Your feedback helps us understand what our audiences would most enjoy seeing.
And don't forget to keep checking back! We'll be adding more of Tracy's London Film Festival discoveries as they drop, so stay tuned for further inspiration for our 2027 programme.