Black Sunday Film Festival 2026 is a mere 2 weeks away and one of the films showing at this years festival is GroupChat.
GroupChat is a genre-led feature exploring many themes through a screen-life format. Written and Directed by Dan Brownlie who produced the film with Mel Morley.
Synopsis:
After a lengthy absence from games master Dean, a group of friends come back online to take part in a role playing game called ‘Necromancer’. His newly curated campaign becomes more eventful than planned.
The film stars Debbie Rochon, Toby Wynn-Davies, Marcel Jortzik, Amy Tara, Georgie Rodgers, James Grimm and Kenzie Critzer.
Black Sunday is a brilliant festival that genuinely shows up for indie filmmakers. Run by Scott Lyus and Chris Nials @chrisnials (who also founded the Independent Horror Society @indiehorrorsoc – another huge force for indie horror), they always create a welcoming, fun, and collaborative atmosphere. It really feels like a space that celebrates filmmakers and genre films, not just screen them.
Festival Info:
Black Sunday Film Festival
@blacksunday_ff
Dir. Scott Lyus
@scottlyus
Screening Info:
Tickets: Full Festival, GroupChat Only
Single tickets start at £10 // Day pass £25 // Festival Pass £75.
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Location: Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH
Friday, 30th January 2026 @ 15:20pm
With a Q&A from writer/ director Dan Brownlie (@cereal_and_horrorstuff) and producer Mel Morley (@Mrlmorley).
