London Short Film Festival 2027

Location
London, United Kingdom

Open to
Short film submissions (all genres) from UK and international filmmakers. Films must be no longer than 45 minutes. A separate category exists for films under 5 minutes. Submissions must be completed after 1 January 2025 and have English or English subtitles.

Application Fee
• UK & International Shorts: £25–£45 depending on deadline and membership status
• Under 5 min category: £15–£30 depending on deadline and membership status
Gold Member discounts apply.

What’s Provided
• Screening opportunity at the London Short Film Festival (BAFTA-qualifying, January 2027)
• Festival programme including curated events, panels, workshops, and discussions
• Cash prizes for selected films in competition
• Exposure to audiences in multiple London venues

What the Applicant Must Cover
• Submission fee (non-refundable)
• Delivery of required screening formats (e.g., ProRes file, DCP) if selected
• Subtitle tracks for accessibility and marketing materials if selected

Duration
The festival runs ten days in January 2027.

Deadline
• Early Bird: March 31, 2026
• Regular: June 2, 2026
• Late: August 18, 2026
Notifications expected mid-October 2026.

Any Other Essential Notes
• Films are selected collaboratively by the festival programming team.