Halifax Rugby League Film

09/02/2026

Sad to hear this news today…

CLUB STATEMENT - Following today’s High Court hearing, Halifax Panthers has been placed into compulsory liquidation.

We know this news will be very disappointing for our supporters, players, staff and sponsors. The winding-up relates to a long-running dispute with HMRC, and despite efforts to find a solution, we were unable to conclude a deal in time to prevent this outcome.

As part of this process, the directors are no longer in control of the company, and responsibility now passes to the Official Receiver, who will oversee the company’s affairs and determine the next steps.

Discussions will now begin around the future of the club. Our focus is on working with all parties to secure the best possible outcome and a sustainable future for Halifax Panthers.

This is not necessarily the end of the club, and we will provide further updates as soon as we can.

Thank you for your continued support.

Halifax Panthers

29/01/2026

🏆 Sport Documentary Night – Calling All Enthusiasts of Karate & Rugby! 🥋🏉

Join us for one night only on 1st February for an exciting showcase of two incredible sports through powerful documentaries.
Experience the passion, discipline, and teamwork that define karate and rugby!

📅 Date: 1st February
🕖 Time: Doors open 4.30pm
📍 Venue: Rex Cinema Elland
💵 Entry: Payable at the door

Don’t miss this unique sporting night — come, watch, and be inspired!

25/01/2026

One week to go….

Time to book your tickets 🎟️

🚨 Just over a week to go! 🚨

On Sunday 1st February (5–7pm) we’re bringing something really special to Rex Cinema — a one-off documentary double bill celebrating local Yorkshire stories with international impact.

🎬 Karate Dreams – Empty Hand, A Sensei’s Story
🎬 Rugby Town

Both films were produced locally by Rainbow Trout Films, both have enjoyed international film festival success, and both shine a light on the people, passion and community spirit that make Calderdale such a powerful place for storytelling.

This isn’t just a screening — it’s an event.
✨ We’ll be joined by Mathew Handley for a live Q&A following Karate Dreams

🏆 You’ll be watching award-winning films rooted in Yorkshire life

🎟️ And you’ll be experiencing them in one of the coolest independent cinemas in the region

If you’ve never been to The Rex, this is the perfect excuse. It’s a proper old-school picture house — full of character, atmosphere and charm — the kind of place that reminds you why cinema matters. Watching local stories on the big screen, in a venue like this, is something genuinely special.⏰ Tickets are limited and going fast

🎟️ £10 per ticket

If you care about film, sport, community, or Yorkshire stories told well, this night is for you.

👉 Book now and join us next Sunday
📅 Sunday 1st February
🕔 5–7pm
📍 Rex Cinema Elland,
Let’s fill the cinema and celebrate local talent the way it deserves. 🎥✨

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/karate-dreams-rugby-town-double-bill-tickets-1978963114949?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl


Halifax Panthers
Halifax RLFC Independent Supporters Trust
Matthew Handley
Halifax Rugby League Film

14/01/2026

For our upcoming screening Rex Cinema Elland Rugby Town will be on after Karate Dreams, so everyone who wants to come along after the Halifax Panthers game can make it.

Itinerary:

4:50pm Doors Open Rex Cinema, Elland

5:10pm Intro

5:15pm Karate Dreams (15mins)

5:30pm Q&A Mathew Handley & James Mellor

5:50pm Interval

6:00pm Rugby Town (40mins)

6:40pm Closing Remarks

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/karate-dreams-rugby-town-double-bill-tickets-1978963114949?aff=oddtdtcreator

30/12/2025

Tickets are on sale for Rugby Town screening at the Rex Cinema Elland on Sunday 1st Feb at 5pm as a double bill with the local premiere of Karate Dreams. Tickets are £10 each.

Spread the word, as we know some people have yet to see it.

Tickets are available via eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../karate-dreams-rugby-town...

24/12/2025

We are pleased to share that Rugby Town will be screened at the Rex Cinema Elland on Sunday 1st Feb at 5pm as a double bill with the local premiere of Karate Dreams.

Tickets are available via eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/karate-dreams-rugby-town-double-bill-tickets-1978963114949?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/12/2025

Save the date…. Sunday 1st Feb 2026 5pm

Details to follow…

16/08/2025

Very proud to have won Runner Up in the Grand Finals White Rose International Film Festival in Harrogate tonight.

We won on our block and then became finalists for the annual awards. So this means a lot to have made it this far.
Congratulations to all the winners and runner ups.

Thank you to all our supporters.

Rainbow Trout Films
James Mellor
Linda Kitson
Halifax RLFC Independent Supporters Trust

Halifax Panthers
Danny Thompson Commercial Photography
Albion Street Studios
Antonia Kinlan
Cameron Stott
Oleksandra Bróvchenko
Elcons Employment Law Consultants
Tezelec Ltd
Ripponden Wine Co.
Michael Gould
Kara Colvin
And all the cast & crew.

16/08/2025

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

11/08/2025

So excited for the final!!!

Very proud to be a finalist at White Rose International Film Festival for Rugby Town.

Rainbow Trout Films 🎥
James Mellor
Linda Kitson
Halifax RLFC Independent Supporters Trust
Halifax Panthers
Danny Thompson
Albion Street Studios

Here are your 2025 season grand finalists! We have had some incredible entries again this year making the selection process really difficult for us. Huge congratulations to all who made it though to the live finals, which take place on 16th August!

Approxximately half of the tickets have already sold and we have a max attendance limit due to the venue, so if you intend to come along and haven't secured yours yet, you can get them here:

https://filmfreeway.com/TheWhiteRoseInternationalFilmFestival/tickets

20/07/2025

Amazing to be amongst the finalists for Rugby Town. White Rose International Film Festival
Roll on the 16th August

Here are your 2025 season grand finalists! We have had some incredible entries again this year making the selection process really difficult for us. Huge congratulations to all who made it though to the live finals, which take place on 16th August!

Approxximately half of the tickets have already sold and we have a max attendance limit due to the venue, so if you intend to come along and haven't secured yours yet, you can get them here:

https://filmfreeway.com/TheWhiteRoseInternationalFilmFestival/tickets

17/07/2025

We’re a finalist! Rugby Town continues its journey around the world.

Thrilled to report that we’re a finalist for Rugby Town in the

I love how the story of Halifax Rugby League is being shared around the world.