We want to celebrate your creative success, so every month, we hold an in-person screening showcasing the winners of the "Best Of" categories. We will also award the audience choice award as voted for by you and your fellow filmmakers at the screening

WHY SUBMIT?

As a community-driven festival, we highlight the best in independent cinema, showcasing shorts, documentaries, animation, ETC. Whether you’re a first-time filmmaker or an experienced creator, this is the perfect opportunity to share your vision with an engaged audience.

🎟️ Screen Your Film in an Intimate, Supportive Setting – Enjoy a live audience experience with Q&As after select screenings and celebrate in the Audience Choice Award.
🤝 Meet Fellow Filmmakers & Build Connections – Network in a relaxed, friendly environment.
🎞️ Diverse Selection of Films – Open to all genres and styles, from drama and comedy to experimental and genre films.
🏆 Awards & Recognition – All films in competition are eligible for jury-selected awards. Winners of the Best Of! categories will receive their certificate at the screening event. All other winners will be sent their certificate via email in PDF.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2025
📽️ A handpicked lineup of films from new and established filmmakers
🍿 Screenings in an intimate venue with engaged audiences
🎙️ Opportunities to introduce your work and discuss it with attendees
🎭 A welcoming space for local and international voices
🥂 Casual networking events and post-screening socials

London Film Club Festival is about bringing filmmakers together and celebrating independent storytelling in a supportive, creative space.

🌟 FilmFreeway Gold Members receive exclusive discounts on submission fees!
🎓 Student discount applies for all submission fees per categories!

📢 Submissions for June 2025 are now open!

Ensure you read the Rules & Terms before applying.

Awards & Prizes

🎬 Best Of! Category

Welcome to our Best Of! category — a showcase of standout talent.
Winners of these six prestigious awards will have the opportunity to screen their films at our monthly festival. They’ll also receive complimentary festival tickets and enjoy a discount on entries for next month’s event.

At the festival, each winner will be presented with a physical certificate and will be eligible for the ⭐ Audience Choice Award — voted on by the most important critics of all: you, our viewers.

🎞️ Best Short Film (Under 20 mins)
🌍 Best International Short Film
🔍 Best Documentary
🎨 Best Animation
🏆 Best Debut Short Film
🎬 Best Student Short Film

🎬 Genre Awards

Introducing our Genre Awards — celebrating excellence across storytelling styles.
Winners will receive a digital certificate, plus exclusive discounts on next month’s festival submissions and tickets to the event itself.

🥊 Best Action Short Film
🎭 Best Comedy Short Film
💔 Best Drama Short Film
👽 Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film
🔪 Best Horror/ Thriller Short Film

📝 Technical Excellence

Presenting our Technical Awards — recognising outstanding craftsmanship behind the scenes.
Award winners will receive a digital certificate, along with exclusive discounts on next month's festival submissions and tickets to the event.

🎭 Best Lead Actor
🎭 Best Supporting Actor
👨‍🎨 Best Director
📷 Best Cinematography
✂️ Best Film Editing
🎧 Best Sound
🎨 Best Production Design
🥋 Best Stunt Coordination

The Boring Bit

Rules & Terms

Submission Guidelines:
Films in languages other than English must include English subtitles.
Works-in-progress and rough cuts are accepted if submitted by the deadline.
If selected for an in-person screening, filmmakers must provide a high-quality digital still promptly.

Films submitted for the Best Of! category will only be selected for live screenings. They will be notified between submission and the festival’s official announcement.

Fee Waivers:
While we understand that submission fees can be a barrier, we are a small, volunteer-run organisation that relies on these fees to operate.
Waivers or discounts may be requested under special circumstances, but approval is not guaranteed.

Terms & Conditions:
By submitting, filmmakers confirm they have the consent of the listed producers.
Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of their submission details.
Personal information collected is solely for festival management and administration.
Unless specified otherwise, the festival may use up to three minutes of film clips for promotional purposes.

Submission grants the festival the right to screen the film without a screening fee.
Filmmakers/producers/agents are responsible for all shipping costs related to submissions.

Entry Tickets: One free entry ticket will be made available for the projects confirmed to screen at the festival with a 50% discount given towards ticket purchases from further crew and cast members. All winners will receive a digital certificate, with physical certificates only handed out to winners of the "Best Of" category who attend the screening event.

By completing the entry form, submitters acknowledge agreement to all terms and rules outlined above.

Let us know if you need any clarifications!

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