About the Open Call

The 24th London Short Film Festival will be held in January 2027. Each January, the festival hosts ten days of short form, presenting up to 500 British and international films, collaboratively selected from nearly 6000 open submissions, alongside specially curated screenings and events and an industry programme of workshops, panels and discussion. It is a BAFTA and BIFA-affiliated festival.

What is Offered

Cash prizes ranging from £500 to £1000 for Best UK Short, Best International Short, and Best Lo-Budget Short. Includes BAFTA and BIFA qualification for UK filmmakers.

Requirements

Short films of any genre under 45 minutes in length. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2025. All entries must be in English or contain English subtitles. Selected films must provide Quicktime ProRes and DCP formats.

How to Apply

Submissions are accepted exclusively via FilmFreeway. Entries must be received through the platform to be considered.