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Ignite Film Festival

Swindon, Wiltshire SN25, United Kingdom, Europe

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Ignite Film Festival

Swindon, Wiltshire SN25, United Kingdom, Europe

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Contact details

Ignite FF, Unit 1, Gemini House, Hargreaves Road Groundwell Industrial Estate Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 5NZ United Kingdom

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01793 251180

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Venue

The Ignite Big Top Cinema Temple Farm - Reservoir Meadow Rockley Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1RU, , United Kingdom Show me on the map

About the festival

'Ignite' is a celebration of creativity through film. Nothing excites us more than seeing films that surprise us and show us things that we have never seen before. We love the non-conforming, the extraordinary - the films that dare to do things that others won't.

We are excited to welcome independent films produced around the globe - films that showcase diverse creativity from every culture.

Join us in the heart of the Marlborough Downs, a stunning area of the UK, for our inaugural festival event in 2021 where we will be showcasing our fantastic officially selected films, hosting networking sessions, and presenting our ambitious plans for the future of Ignite Film Festival. In addition to this we will be giving attendees the opportunity to put their questions to some of the selected film makers during our exclusive Q&A sessions. A perfect opportunity for filmmakers and film lovers to engage directly.

All Ignite submitters will be invited to participate in the 'Ignite 24 Hour Film Challenge' - this is our exciting film challenge in which participants will create a 60 second film from start to finish in just 24 hours.
You will receive an email giving you 5 weeks notice of the challenge date - no further info will be given to you until the morning of the challenge day, at which point you will be given the theme. A further 2 instructions will follow at any given time on that day - your task is to create a 60 second film that relates to the 3 instructions and submit the completed film to us by the following morning. The top 20 Ignite challenge films submitted to us will be screened during our event. The winning challenge filmmaker will be announced at our gala awards night where they will be presented with a £1000 cash prize.

Ignite Film Festival will be closed out by a lavish gala awards night in our unique location on the Marlborough Downs. Expect red carpets, black ties, glamorous gowns, champagne, awards and celebrations closely followed by networking and dancing for as long as you can manage it.

Our core values are simple:

Ignite creativity.
Support independent filmmakers.
Provide a diverse platform.
Have fun doing it.

We cannot wait for you to be a part of Ignite.

Awards list:
Best Production Design
Best Sound Design
Best Score
Best Post Production
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Youth Actor (non-gender specific)
Best Actor (non-gender specific)
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Student Film
Best Animated Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Micro Short (Under 3 minutes)
Best VR Experience
The Ignite 24 hour Film Award + £1000
Best Documentary Film
Best Horror Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Drama Film
Short of the Festival
Feature of the Festival

About

'Ignite' is a celebration of creativity through film. Nothing excites us more than seeing films that surprise us and show us things that we have never seen before. We love the non-conforming, the extraordinary - the films that dare to do things that others won't.

We are excited to welcome independent films produced around the globe - films that showcase diverse creativity from every culture.

Join us in the heart of the Marlborough Downs, a stunning area of the UK, for our inaugural festival event in 2021 where we will be showcasing our fantastic officially selected films, hosting networking sessions, and presenting our ambitious plans for the future of Ignite Film Festival. In addition to this we will be giving attendees the opportunity to put their questions to some of the selected film makers during our exclusive Q&A sessions. A perfect opportunity for filmmakers and film lovers to engage directly.

All Ignite submitters will be invited to participate in the 'Ignite 24 Hour Film Challenge' - this is our exciting film challenge in which participants will create a 60 second film from start to finish in just 24 hours.
You will receive an email giving you 5 weeks notice of the challenge date - no further info will be given to you until the morning of the challenge day, at which point you will be given the theme. A further 2 instructions will follow at any given time on that day - your task is to create a 60 second film that relates to the 3 instructions and submit the completed film to us by the following morning. The top 20 Ignite challenge films submitted to us will be screened during our event. The winning challenge filmmaker will be announced at our gala awards night where they will be presented with a £1000 cash prize.

Ignite Film Festival will be closed out by a lavish gala awards night in our unique location on the Marlborough Downs. Expect red carpets, black ties, glamorous gowns, champagne, awards and celebrations closely followed by networking and dancing for as long as you can manage it.

Our core values are simple:

Ignite creativity.
Support independent filmmakers.
Provide a diverse platform.
Have fun doing it.

We cannot wait for you to be a part of Ignite.

Awards list:
Best Production Design
Best Sound Design
Best Score
Best Post Production
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Youth Actor (non-gender specific)
Best Actor (non-gender specific)
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Student Film
Best Animated Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Micro Short (Under 3 minutes)
Best VR Experience
The Ignite 24 hour Film Award + £1000
Best Documentary Film
Best Horror Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Drama Film
Short of the Festival
Feature of the Festival

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

Films in a language other than English must have English subtitles.

You must own the copyright or have permission from the author to submit the film.

We accept films produced any time - no restrictions.

We also accept films already released online, all we ask is that should your film be selected please do not promote its online availability until after the screening event is over.

If you decide to withdraw your film from the festival, submission fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether your film is selected or not.

Where student discount is used, a valid ID card must be uploaded to prevent your film being disqualified without refund.

The festival reserves the right to change, add or suppress awards in mitigating circumstances. The number of projects officially selected will vary each year based on submissions and run times.

We reserve the right to change the event venue and/or the festival dates should there be mitigating circumstances out of our control.

The official exhibition formats for the festival are .mov/.mp4 file or Blu-ray.
Sound should peak at maximum -12 dbs

Once a film is confirmed as an Official Selection, a copy (ideally digital download) must be sent to us in order for the film to be screened.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Micro Short Film (under 3 minutes)
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $25
Regular (7th March, 2021) $30
Late (30th April, 2021) $40
Description

Can be any genre or style but must be less than 3 minutes long. Micro shorts are a fantastic medium for telling impactful stories. We love them. Films must be less than 3 minutes. Excludes music videos. Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Animated Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $25
Regular (7th March, 2021) $30
Late (30th April, 2021) $40
Description

Quirky, traditional, unconventional, dark, comical - whatever your animation style we would love to see it. Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Horror Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $25
Regular (7th March, 2021) $30
Late (30th April, 2021) $40
Description

There is no creative freedom in film like a good horror movie - we love it when film makers push boundaries and share their twisted minds! Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Short Documentary Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $25
Regular (7th March, 2021) $30
Late (30th April, 2021) $40
Description

Any subject, any style - engaging and interesting is all we ask. Film must be 49 minutes or less. Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Short Narrative Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $25
Regular (7th March, 2021) $30
Late (30th April, 2021) $40
Description

The lifeblood of every festival - the narrative short. All genres, all styles, all mediums - we cannot wait to watch! Films must be 20 minutes or less. Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Longer Short Narrative Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $30
Regular (7th March, 2021) $40
Late (30th April, 2021) $50
Description

You cannot always tell your short story as quickly as you would like - this category gives you the extra time you need. Films must be between 21 and 49 minutes long for this category. Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Feature Documentary Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $30
Regular (7th March, 2021) $40
Late (30th April, 2021) $50
Description

We look forward to seeing your work. Film must be 50 minutes or over. Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Feature Narrative Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $30
Regular (7th March, 2021) $40
Late (30th April, 2021) $50
Description

Feature Films must be 50 minutes or longer. Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Virtual Reality Experience
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $25
Regular (7th March, 2021) $30
Late (30th April, 2021) $40
Description

Virtual Reality is an exciting part of the future of film making. We cannot wait to try your VR experiences. Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Experimental Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $25
Regular (7th March, 2021) $30
Late (30th April, 2021) $40
Description

The weird, the unconventional, the unexplained - this is the place for it! Your submission Includes one free entry to the 'Ignite 24 Hour film Challenge'

Ignite 24 Hour Film Challenge
Entry fees
Early Bird (24th October, 2020) $35
Regular (7th March, 2021) $35
Late (30th April, 2021) $35
Description

24 hours. 3 prompts. 1 sixty second film. This is the Ignite 24 hour film competition. This is for standalone entry to the Ignite challenge - Before you proceed please note that this is free of charge if you have submitted a film with us.

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