SKIPTON is gearing up for the welcome return of the Hinterlands International Rural Film Festival, due to take place from Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15.

Organisers Wild Rumpus is promising 'something for all film lovers' during the three day event which will be centred around The Plaza Cinema, Skipton Town Hall and the town centre.

A packed programme of screenings and special events, will include a showing of Limbo with an evening of Syrian food and music, to a Buster Keaton classic with a live musical score.

There will also be the premiere showing of short film inspired by the sounds of Skipton.

There will even be a dog friendly screening for four-legged film fans and their owners.

Tickets are on sale now at www.hinterlandsfestival.org.uk and must be pre-booked.