Great news!
The second edition of the Warm Lights Film Fest is confirmed and will take place at Maritime Centre Vellamo on 31 October–1 November 2026.
The Warm Lights Film Fest is a cultural event organized by Xamk’s Integration Team in Kotka, in partnership with Maritime Centre Vellamo, to promote cultural awareness and, why not, create new cultural connections.
This year, the festival will showcase films from Sri Lanka, Finland, Germany, and Brazil, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience diverse stories, perspectives, and cultures from around the world.
Find the programme below:
31.10.2026 (Saturday):
- 12:00 – Opening words
- 12:05 – Setting the Scene
- 12:20 – The Singing Pond (Sri Lanka)
- 14:30 – Snack & Mingle
- 15:00 – Setting the Scene
- 15:15 – Heavier Trip (Finland)
1.11.2026 (Sunday):
- 12:00 – Setting the Scene
- 12:15 – Almanya, Welcome to Germany (Germany)
- 14:00 – Snack & Mingle
- 14:30 – Setting the Scene
- 14:45 – Central Station (Brazil)
Click the titles to watch the trailers.
*All films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.
Admission is free and open to everyone! No tickets are required for the film screenings; entry will be granted subject to venue capacity.
Free tickets for the Snack & Mingle event can be collected from the information desks at Xamk and Maritime Centre Vellamo during their regular opening hours. Free e-tickets will also be available through the Kide app (limit: 50 attendees).
Event location: Merikeskus Vellamo auditorium (2nd floor)
Address: Tornatorintie 99, 48100 Kotka.
More information: valeria.pinto@xamk.fi / +358 50 4757991
