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SUMMARY:69th BFI London Film Festival (LFF)
DESCRIPTION:The 69th BFI London Film Festival (LFF)\, in partnership with American Express\, is set to take place from 8 to 19 October 2025. The event will showcase an array of films\, series\, and storytelling experiences across London and the UK. \nAbout the Festival \nOrganized by the British Film Institute\, the LFF is the UK’s largest public film event\, screening over 300 features\, documentaries\, and shorts from nearly 50 countries. The festival celebrates creativity\, originality\, vision\, and imagination\, presenting the finest contemporary international cinema from both established and emerging filmmakers. Set in the autumn\, the festival hosts high-profile awards contenders\, screens recently restored archive films\, champions new discoveries\, and combines curatorial strength with red carpet glamour. It also provides an extensive program of industry events\, public forums\, education events\, lectures\, masterclasses\, and Q&As with filmmakers and film talent. \nAwards \nThe festival recognizes excellence through several prestigious awards: \n\nBest Film Award (sponsored by American Express)\nGrierson Award for Best Documentary\nSutherland Award for Best First Feature Film\nShort Film Award\n\nAll films selected for the festival are automatically considered for the awards they are eligible for. \nSubmission Deadlines & Fees \nFinal deadline for UK and Ireland films: \n\nFriday 23 May 2025\, 17:00 BST\n\nSubmission fees: \n\nFeature Films (over 50 mins):\n\nEarly Bird (by 26 March): £35\nRegular (27 March – 7 May): £45\nLate (8 May – 23 May): £75\n\n\nShort and Mid-length Films (up to 50 mins):\n\nEarly Bird (by 26 March): £18\nRegular (27 March – 7 May): £24\nLate (8 May – 23 May): £40\n\n\n\nFor detailed submission guidelines and to submit your film\, please visit the BFI London Film Festival Submissions Page. \nPremiere Requirements \n\nFeature Films: Must be UK premieres. Preference is given to films that are World\, International\, or European premieres.\nShort Films: No premiere requirement.\n\nFestival Experience \nThe LFF offers a hybrid festival experience\, with screenings and events taking place in cinemas across London and the UK\, as well as online via BFI Player. The festival’s program includes Opening and Closing Night Galas\, thematic strands such as Love\, Debate\, Laugh\, Dare\, and Experimental\, as well as special presentations and restored classics. Additionally\, the festival hosts an extensive industry program\, providing networking opportunities\, panel discussions\, and masterclasses for film professionals. \nFor more information and updates\, visit the official BFI London Film Festival website.
URL:https://verayea.com/event/69th-bfi-london-film-festival-lff/
LOCATION:Various venues
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:About the Cambridge Film Festival\nLaunched in 1977\, the Cambridge Film Festival (CFF) is one of the UK’s longest-running and most respected celebrations of independent cinema. The festival presents a mix of local and international stories\, spotlighting both rising voices and established filmmakers from around the world. \nCFF also embraces the future of storytelling—welcoming innovative formats and supporting global creators through an open submission process. The festival continues to champion filmmakers during a time of change in the industry\, providing space for their work to connect with audiences and gain recognition. \nAwards\nThe festival’s unique connection to the city is reflected in its signature “Punt” awards—named after Cambridge’s iconic flat-bottomed boats. Films that premiere in the UK at the festival are eligible for the following audience and jury prizes: \n\nGolden Punt – Audience Award for Best Feature Film\nSilver Punt – Audience Award for Best Documentary\nCrystal Punt – Audience Award for Best Short Film\nYouth Lab Jury Award – Selected by young cinema lovers\nFamily Film Festival Audience Award\n\nAll eligible entries are automatically considered for the relevant awards. \nCFF is a BAFTA-qualifying festival. \nSubmission Guidelines\n\nEligibility\n\nFeature-length fiction and documentaries must not have been released in the UK\, either theatrically\, online\, or on TV.\nShorts should ideally be UK premieres\, but this is not strictly required. They must not be publicly available online in the UK before their CFF screening.\nOnly films completed within the past 18 months are eligible.\nEnglish subtitles are mandatory for all non-English language films. Subtitling costs are the responsibility of the filmmaker.\n\n\nFees & Waivers\nSubmission fees help cover administrative costs and are non-refundable.\nWaivers and discounts are available for: \n\nFilmmakers based in Cambridgeshire (proof of address required)\nReturning directors or producers who have screened at CFF\nBlack and ethnic minority directors\, who may request a 25% fee reduction\nEmail subject line should include your film title and the appropriate waiver/discount tag (e.g.\, “FILM TITLE – WAIVER”)\n\n\nHow to Submit\n\nFilms must be submitted via a secure online screener\nFilmmakers are encouraged to include pronouns in bios (e.g.\, “Jane Doe\, She/Her”)\nPlease do not send press materials until requested after official selection\nDeadlines and submission windows may close earlier than published\n\n\nSelection Process\n\nFinal selections are made by the CFF programming team\nThe festival does not provide feedback or enter into discussions about selection decisions\nAll selected films will be announced on the festival’s website\n\n\nScreenings & Format Requirements\n\nThe festival will operate in a hybrid format\, combining in-person and online screenings\nAll selected films may be shown in cinemas\, online\, or both\nIn-person screenings require DCP format\nA 1920x1080p digital file with closed captions (.SRT or .VTT) is required for online presentation\nFilms must remain in the festival once confirmed and should not be withdrawn or screened elsewhere in the UK prior to CFF without approval\n\n\n\nPremiere Policy\nWhile premieres are not mandatory\, preference is given to UK premieres.\nOrganized by:\nCambridge Film Trust (Registered Charity No. 1120059)
URL:https://verayea.com/event/cambridge-film-festival/
LOCATION:Cambridge Film Trust\, 38-39 St. Andrew's Street\, Cambridge\, CB2 3AR
CATEGORIES:Festival
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