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​95% of the screening programme is selected from open submissions. All submissions are viewed at least twice, and are carefully considered using a points system focused on Direction and Originality, Production Value, Writing, Cinematography, Performances, Pacing, Structure, Sound and Music.

​We screen Drama, Documentary, Animation, Action, Sci-Fi,​

Fantasy, Comedy, Horror, Thriller and more.

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NEW

OUR FEATURE FILM LOG LINE COMPETITION IS ​OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

FROM ALL DIRECTORS & PRODUCERS!  FULL DETAILS ON FILM FREEWAY.

 

Submit a 30 word or less Log Line

 

A 100 word or less Story Synopsis

 

And a key image of your Vision

 

10 Long Listed projects will be invited to submit their Full Decks

 

5 Winners pitch their projects to Producer Susan Simnett

 

Susan’s EP credits include “The Education of Jane Cumming”, 2026 Berlinale Silver Bear Winner “Everybody Digs Bill Evans”, “Brides”, “Chuck Chuck Baby”, and 2026 Sundance World Documentary Special Jury Prize Winner “Everybody to Kenmure Street”

"It's a festival that adds texture to the contemporary film conversation,
and one I’d highly recommend engaging with"
- Ruth Hunduma

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