Please read our rules and terms before you make a submission!
We accept submissions of all genres providing they match the appropriate criteria for the category in which they are submitted.
All foreign language films must have English subtitles.
A digital screener is required (Password protected Vimeo is preferred).
The submitter is responsible for ensuring that their screener link and password is active through before the deadline. In the event of a password or URL change after submitting, email us immediately. If we discover an error with the screener, we will attempt to email the submitter for an update. Failure to respond by the final submission deadline will result in disqualification without refund of submission fees. Online screeners must be available to stream, we do not accept any films that will have to be downloaded.
If your film is submitted to an incorrect category we reserve the right to move the category or disqualify entries without notification.
Physical copies of films will not be accepted unless prior arrangement has been made with the submissions team. If we do accept a physical copy please be aware that it will not be returned and the content will be securely destroyed.
If you wish to be eligible for multiple awards you have to submit to several categories.
All films made and produced during 2017 and later will be accepted. If you are selected and invited to screen, we will only accept films which do not exceed 5GB in file size.
We are not responsible for any copyright infringement of your material and you give us the permission to publish your images, poster and trailer on our website and/or social media pages.
Promotional films are not eligible (e.g. films promoting tourism, charitable appeals, etc.).
If your film includes sexually explicit content, graphic material or expletives please highlight this in your submission notes. If your film is selected for public screening it may be that you will be required to make sure that it is suitably certified according to BBFC guidelines www.bbfc.co.uk or an equivalent recognised standard.
PLEASE NOTE - your fee is non-refundable if your film does not match the criteria listed on this page so please make sure your read the details thoroughly.
During unexpected circumstances, we can at our discretion change venues and date of event.
Terms and conditions update June 2020