Harrogate Film Festival

06 - 07 Mar, 2021

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Harrogate Film Festival

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About the festival

Harrogate Film Festival aims to captivate the residents and filmmakers of Harrogate and surrounding areas by offering innovative events and opportunities which aim to engage and develop audiences with new cinema experiences, film education, interactive events and competitions.

Trophies/Awards

About

Harrogate Film Festival aims to captivate the residents and filmmakers of Harrogate and surrounding areas by offering innovative events and opportunities which aim to engage and develop audiences with new cinema experiences, film education, interactive events and competitions.

Trophies/Awards

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

Films will be viewed by the Festival Judging Panel (FJP) and a shortlist of films to be screened during the Festival will be produced.

All entrants will receive confirmation of the FJP decision which will be final. The FJP does not guarantee to provide any feedback aside from the decision itself, however additional comments may be offered if the Committee deems that it may be helpful.

Films selected for viewing at the Festival will be judged by the Festivals selected judges.

The judges will watch the films in all ten categories making awards for the best film in each category. There are then also awards for 'Critics Choice', 'Audience Choice' and 'Best Film'.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Short Drama Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

We will be screening short dramas from independent filmmakers based all over the world as part of our filmmaker’s competition. Screened at the Everyman Cinema, sit back and relax as you view some of the very best new drama films around. Don't forget to vote at the end of the screening for your favourite film which will have the chance to win 'The Audience Choice Award' at our awards ceremony as chosen by our audiences.

Short Comedy Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

Fancy a laugh? We've got some of the newest around in our comedy shorts competition which has seen filmmakers from all over the world submit films to be screened. Screened at the Everyman Cinema, sit back and relax as you view some of the very best new comedy films around. Don't forget to vote at the end of the screening for your favourite film which will have the chance to win 'The Audience Choice Award' at our awards ceremony as chosen by our audiences.

Short Science Fiction Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

Who doesn't like a good Sc-Fi? Don't worry, we have new ones in abundance as part of this screening with filmmakers from across the world. Screened at the Everyman Cinema, sit back and relax as you view some of the very best new documentaries around. Don't forget to vote at the end of the screening for your favourite film which will have the chance to win 'The Audience Choice Award' at our awards ceremony as chosen by our audiences.

Short Horror/Thriller Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

Ready for a thrill? Independent filmmakers from across the globe have submitted short horror/thriller films as part of our competition in a bid to give you the jumps! Screened at the Everyman Cinema, sit back and relax as you view some of the very best new independent films around. Don't forget to vote at the end of the screening for your favourite film which will have the chance to win 'The Audience Choice Award' at our awards ceremony as chosen by our audiences.

Short Animation Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

Who doesn't like a good animation? Don't worry, we have new ones in abundance as part of this screening with filmmakers from across the world. Screened at the Everyman Cinema, sit back and relax as you view some of the very best new documentaries around. Don't forget to vote at the end of the screening for your favourite film which will have the chance to win 'The Audience Choice Award' at our awards ceremony as chosen by our audiences.

Short Crime Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

Our second day of competition begins with some of the very best crime films around. Screened at the Everyman Cinema, sit back and relax as you view some of the very best new independent films around. Don't forget to vote at the end of the screening for your favourite film which will have the chance to win 'The Audience Choice Award' at our awards ceremony as chosen by our audiences.

Short Documentary Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

Who doesn't like a good documentary? Don't worry, we have new ones in abundance as part of this screening with filmmakers from across the world. Screened at the Everyman Cinema, sit back and relax as you view some of the very best new documentaries around. Don't forget to vote at the end of the screening for your favourite film which will have the chance to win 'The Audience Choice Award' at our awards ceremony as chosen by our audiences.

Short Fantasy Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

Enjoy the luxury of Harrogate’s Everyman Cinema as you sit back and start your Sunday morning with some of the best short independent fantasy films,

Short Romance Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

With love still lingering in the air a few weeks on from valentine’s days why not pay a visit to our romantic film’s competition. Screened at the Everyman Cinema, sit back and relax as you view some of the very best new romance films around.

Short Silent Film Competition
Early Bird (1st April, 2020) $10
Regular (18th December, 2020) $10
Late (6th March, 2021) $10

Enjoy the luxury of Harrogate’s Everyman Cinema as you sit back and start your Sunday morning with some of the best short independent silent films.

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