What is Crash?

Crash Festival is where creativity collides with opportunity - a one-day explosion of inspiration featuring leading creative voices, hands-on workshops, and unexpected artistic encounters. Launching in 2025 at the Ashford Cinema, we're building a vibrant platform where local talent meets global audiences and where creative sparks fly. Join us for a day where boundaries blur, ideas ignite, and the creative community comes alive.

ANIMATION . GAMES . DESIGN . COMICS . FILM . VFX .

Saturday June 28th - The Ashford Cinema

Industry Experts

From industry pioneers to rising stars, our speakers represent the cutting edge of creative innovation. Get ready for insights, inspiration, and ideas that will transform how you think about creativity.

FULL LINE UP TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

The Ashford Cinema becomes our intimate Crash Festival hub, offering a premium screening space and cozy gathering area all in one central Ashford location. Nestled in Elwick Place, this thoughtfully designed venue creates the perfect backdrop for our creative programming – where presentations unfold in the cinema, conversations flow in the comfortable café and bar space, and creative connections continue long after the scheduled events conclude.

For more info see The Ashford Cinema