UK Festivals To Visit – Nov 2014

November

Leeds International Film Festival
When: 5-20 November 2014
Where: Leeds
The Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is the largest film festival in England outside London and is a BAFTA qualifying festival.
* Features 
* Shorts
Check out the full program here: www.leedsfilm.com/films

UK Premiere / closing film of LIFF28 – 20 Nov

Aesthetica Short Film Festival
When: 6-9 November 2014
Where: York
An established and dynamic player on the UK film festival circuit, the Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) is a celebration of independent film from across the world, and an outlet for championing and supporting short filmmaking. The festival champions filmmaking talent from across the world, spanning all genres from Comedy to Drama; Animation to Documentary and Art to Experimental Films.
* Over 300 shorts
* Masterclasses
Check out the full program here: www.asff.co.uk/asff2014

Underwire Festival
When: 11-15 November 2014
Where: London
Celebrating shorts by women; directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, editors, composers…. great prizes on offers for winners.
* Shorts
* Masterclasses
* Comedy
Check out the full program here: www.underwirefestival.com/festival

XX Award: On-Screen Female Protagonist Award

Bath Film Festival
Running 13-23 November 2014
Where: Bath
In their own words…“The film festival gives you novelty, unexpected meetings with friends, discussions and debates, a chance to immerse yourself in film and emerge enlightened as a true film fan”
* Shorts
* Features
* Events
Check out the full program here: www.bathfilmfestival.org.uk/festival-schedule

Festival Round-Up // Encounters, Raindance, Leeds

A quick bulletin of the big deadlines coming up soon!

Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival Encounters is one of the best-known showcases and meeting points for emerging talent, and is the leading UK gateway to the world’s most prestigious short film and animation awards, including the BAFTAs, Cartoon d’Or, European Film Awards, and Oscars.

Deadline (for films completed in 2014):  28 March Deadline (for films completed in 2014): 16 May Fee: 26 Euros Max length: 30 minutes No premier policy

encounters-festival.org.uk

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Raindance Film Festival Raindance Film Festival is Europe’s leading independent film festival. Listed by Variety as one of the world’s top 50 ‘unmissable film festivals’, Raindance aims to nurture, support and promote independent films and filmmakers from the UK and around the world. Earlybird Deadline: 30 April Fee: £25 Max length: 45 Minutes No premier policy for shorts raindancefestival.org

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Leeds International Film Festival The Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is the largest film festival in England outside London and is a BAFTA qualifying festival.

Earlybird Deadline for shorts: 2 May Fee: £25 Max length: 45 Minutes

www.leedsfilm.com