Creative Action is a weekend film festival that includes: a screening programme of four cross-global features, a Brighton International Animation Festival partnership programme of international animated shorts, three inspiring and creative film workshops and a special real-life kickboxing demonstration.

The festival programme repositions action films from across the globe and across the ages by focusing on the artistry in action, showcasing the beauty of movement and creativity of stunts and combat. Readdressing the male dominated focus of action films, all features will showcase powerful female leads such as Franka Potente as Lola, Zhang Ziyi as Mei, and Meiko Kaji as Akemi, performing breath-taking action sequences.

Thelma and Louise / 1991 / 2hr&10mins / Rated 15

Presented in partnership with Fresh Perspectives, Fabrica's young film programmer group.

My husband wasn't sweet to me. Look how I turned out.

This feminist crime classic sees sweet natured housewife Thelma accompanying her pal Louise, a worldly waitress, on a brief fishing trip. However, when Louise kills a man who attempts to rape Thelma, the two become fugitives of the law. The experience makes the two more alive and wide-awake and in-power than they have been in their lives.

This project is possible with support of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to bring this project to more audiences across the UK