Riz Ahmed in Conversation

The MIF premiere of Riz Ahmed’s The Long Goodbye was postponed when lockdown hit – but Riz is talking about his life and work with Ciaran Thapar, youth worker and author of the forthcoming Cut Short: Youth, Violence and Loss in the City, and MIF Artistic Director John McGrath. Don’t miss it.

► Watch live: Friday 8 May, 7.30pm

MIF Rewind: FKA twigs – Soundtrack 7

Party Skills for the End of the World – Lockdown Special

What is a party in a locked-down world? Join Nigel Barrett and Louise Mari as they squeeze their genre-defying epic MIF17 show into the tiny digital portal connecting our isolated lives. Come and hang out, make some friends, learn some new skills – and dance like nobody’s watching… Booking essential – and tickets are free.

► Watch live: Friday 22 May, 7.30pm

MIF Encounters: Naming the Money

This week’s MIF Encounter is an engrossing audience with one of the most thoughtful voices in British contemporary art: Lubaina Himid, recorded at MIF17 just a few months before she won the Turner Prize. Join  for a fascinating personal exploration of art, power, money and much more.

► Watch live: Thursday 7 May, 12.30pm

Festival In My House… and Yours: Pre ‘n’ Tea

MC, DJ and all-round local legend Chunky is bringing his Pre ’n’ Tea series to MIF Live tonight. There’ll be new sounds played by Chunky with guests Meme Gold and LEVELZ’ Biome, plus paella cooked live from home by guest chef Sunny Wray – and, if you like, by you too! Check our website for the list of ingredients and join tonight for some tunes ’n’ tucker…

► Watch live: Wednesday 6 May (tonight!), 7.30pm