Wimbledon International Short Film Festival

Wimbledon International Short Film Festival is currently accepting short films under 15 minutes and this year we’re excited that re:Vault’s programmer and founder Louise is working for the festival.

“The festival is dedicated to UK and international short films from 10 seconds to 14 minutes 59 seconds long. We’re keen to showcase what you as new filmmakers worldwide are doing whether it’s your first film or you’re on your way to becoming established. Wimbledon International Short Film Festival welcomes your short film whatever the genre – it can be funny, serious, real, fantastic, experimental, drama, documentary or animation.”

Films must be less than 15 minutes in duration including title sequences and credits.

Entries must be submitted via Secure Online Screener Submission via withoutabox 

Submission deadline: 30 June 2015
Date of festival: 3 October 2015

This year the festival is in association with Wimbledon BookFest

Also worth a read is WISFF new blog with interviews with past winning filmmakers: blog.wimbledonshorts.com

FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES // February-March 2015

Our pick of new calls for films… EARLYBIRD DEADLINES, enter now and save money!

San Diego Film Festival
Earlybird Deadline: 1 February 2015
The San Diego Film Festival’s mission is to support the growth and distribution of the motion picture arts through supporting filmmakers, through connections, education and exposure, bringing independent and noteworthy film to a diverse audience, and promote San Diego as a thriving film and arts community.
sdfilmfest.com/submit-films

Coney Island Film Festival
EarlyBird Deadline: 20 February 2015
Held at Sideshows by the Seashore and The Coney Island Museum, in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood, Coney Island, New York. Coney Island Film Festival Voted “One of MovieMaker Magazine’s Coolest Film Festivals in the World” and “25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee”.
coneyislandfilmfestival.com

New Orleans Film Festival
Earlybird Deadline: 20 February 2015
Celebrating its 26th anniversary this year, the New Orleans Film Festival has firmly established itself on the regional film fest circuit as one of the most reputable in the country. Born in a city known for its eclecticism and artistic vibrance, NOFF seeks out bold and passionate storytellers. With top-notch programming in one of the world’s most cinematic cities.
neworleansfilmfestival.org

And finally the pick of final and LATE DEADLINES, Last chance submissions… don’t miss out!

St Albans Film Festival
Late Deadline: 2 February 2015
The 3rd Annual St Albans International Film Festival has over £3000 worth of cash prizes & other prizes over seven different short film categories. Short films must be under 20 minutes.
stalbansfilmfestival.com/submityourfilm.php

Sheffield Doc/Fest
Deadline: 2 February ​201​5​
Sheffield Doc/Fest is the biggest documentary event in the UK, annually screening over 150 films from around the world. If you want to launch your new documentary, there is no better place than Doc/Fest.
sheffdocfest.com/view/submissions

Open City Documentary Festival
Late Deadline: 2 March ​201​5​
Celebrates the best in contemporary non-fiction filmmaking from around the globe the opportunity to have their work seen by award-winning judges, fellow filmmakers and a broad public audience.
opencitydocsfest.com

Film Festival Deadlines / November-December 2014

Our pick of new calls for films… EARLYBIRD DEADLINES, enter now and save money!

SOHO International Film Festival
Earlybird Deadline: 7 November 2014
SohoFilmFest celebrates the cutting-edge of digital technology while honoring traditional forms of storytelling, encourages new and seasoned filmmakers from here in New York City and around the world to create and send in their fresh and innovative cinematic pieces.
www.sohofilmfest.com

London Independent Film Festival
Earlybird Deadline: 7 November 2014
LIFF was started twelve years ago when a group of first time UK directors screened their films outside of the standard festival channels. Today, LIFF has expanded into a support system for new filmmakers – including a popular screenplay competition and filmmaker training workshops. The Festival is still organised and programmed by filmmakers (mainly LIFF alumni). Each year several LIFF films receive invitations to other major festivals around the world.
www.liff.org

The European Independent Film Festival
Earlybird Deadline: 23 November 2014
The European Independent Film Festival has been discovering and screening the best independent films around the world. The 2015 edition will take place in Paris.
www.ecufilmfestival.com

Brooklyn Film Festival
Earlybird: 29 November 2014
The Brooklyn Film Festival, is an International, competitive festival. BFF mission is to provide a public forum in Brooklyn in order to advance public interest in films and the independent production of films. To draw worldwide attention to Brooklyn as a center for cinema.
brooklynfilmfestival.org

Sarasota Film Festival
Early Deadline: 12 December 2014
The SFF emphasizes the best in new cinema alongside exciting repertory work and with almost 50,000 attendees each year. Ranking amongst the largest festivals in the southeastern United States; recent guests include reps from IFC Films, Magnolia Pictures,, First Run Features, Fortissimo Films, Cinetic and Participant Media.
sarasotafilmfestival.com/2014-festival/submit-your-film

Directors Circle Festival of Shorts 2015
Earlybird Deadline: 20 December 2014
Since debuting their festival online the festival has grown, accepting all forms of religious, Christian, and spiritual films including African, African American, Gay/Lesbian, Black, Hispanic, Islamic, Latino, Native/Aboriginal and student films from the United States and around the world.
dcshortsfest.com/festival-fees-deadlines

And finally the pick of final and LATE DEADLINES, Last chance submissions… don’t miss out!

SXSW Film Festival
Late Deadline: 13 November 2014
Every March, creatives of all stripes gather in Austin to witness, inspire, and share the visions that will galvanize the filmmakers and ideas of tomorrow. The SXSW® Film Conference & Festival champions the vitality, innovation and opportunity that drive entertainment and media, and boldly tackles the evolution of all aspects of “film” today, down to its very definition. A nexus of discovery and collaborative energy, SXSW Film celebrates the art and business of the possible.
sxsw.com/film/screenings/submit

BFI Future Film Festival
Extended Deadline: 14 November 2014
Practical workshops, masterclasses, screenings and Q+A’s, plus networking opportunities for young aspiring filmmakers aged 15-25.
bfi.org.uk/bfi-future-film-festival

Go Short – International Short Film Festival Nijmegen
All films completed in 2014 Deadline: 21 November 2014
Go Short is the main Dutch festival for short film. For five days, over 250 short films are screened in and around LUX in Nijmegen as well as exhibitions,workshops, performances and  parties.
www.goshort.nl

Norwich Film Festival
Extended Deadline: 30 November 2014
Launched in 2009, the first Norwich Film Festival and was an  success with submissions from all over the world. Including Best Documentary winner ‘Running To The Limits’ (Alex Vero) and Best Short and Best in Festival, ‘Ana’s Playground’ (Eric D Howell).
www.norwichfilmfestival.co.uk

Tampere Film Festival
Deadline: 1 December 2014
Tampere Film Festival is the oldest short film festival in the Nordic countries. Its main focus since the 1970s has been to organise national and international short film competitions as well as to provide an international meeting place for film professionals and enthusiasts. BAFTA qualifying festival and free to enter.
tamperefilmfestival.fi

Brussels Short Film Festival
Deadline: 7 December 2014
Brussels Short Film Festival is an exhibition intended for lovers of cinema, both audience and professionals. The purpose is to promote and circulate short films and to generate contacts between audience, young directors and professionals
bsff.be/

Flatpack Festival
Deadline: 22 December 2014
Flatpack celebrates film in all its forms, in venues all over Birmingham, UK. Our submissions are now open, and we have 5 coveted awards for our 2015 festival.
flatpackfestival.org.uk/submissions

Film Festival Deadlines / September-October 2014

Our pick of new calls for films… EARLYBIRD DEADLINES, enter now and save money!

Plymouth Film Festival
Earlybird Deadline: 1 October 2014
Initially established as a local festival it has rapidly grown to include both national and international films alongside some of the very best filmmakers based in the South West of England.
plymouthfilmfestival.co.uk

SXSW Film Festival
Earlybird Deadline: 2 October 2014
Every March, creatives of all stripes gather in Austin to witness, inspire, and share the visions that will galvanize the filmmakers and ideas of tomorrow. The SXSW® Film Conference & Festival champions the vitality, innovation and opportunity that drive entertainment and media, and boldly tackles the evolution of all aspects of “film” today, down to its very definition. A nexus of discovery and collaborative energy, SXSW Film celebrates the art and business of the possible.
sxsw.com/film/screenings/submit

Open City Documentary Festival
Earlybird Deadline: 7 October 2014
Celebrates the best in contemporary non-fiction filmmaking from around the globe the opportunity to have their work seen by award-winning judges, fellow filmmakers and a broad public audience.
opencitydocsfest.com

Aspen ShortsFest
EarlyBird Deadline: 10 October 2014
One of the world’s premier international showcases for the trend-setting art form: the short. This Oscar qualifying international competition offers a lively, thought-provoking, and humorous selection of drama, comedy, animation and documentary.
aspenfilm.org/index.php/events/aspen-shortsfest

And finally the pick of LATE DEADLINES, Last chance submissions… don’t miss out!

London Short Film Festival
Late Deadline: 11 September 2014
Recognised as the biggest UK based Short Film Festival, LSFF is renowned for its daring cross-arts programming, showcasing the very best of the country’s raw talent. Now in it’s 11th year, the BAFTA affiliated festival provides a platform for the UK’s young creative talent and plays a significant role in the UK Film Calendar.
shortfilms.org.uk/lsff12

Sundance
Late Deadline (for shorts): 15 September 2014
Sundance Institute has evolved to become an internationally-recognized nonprofit organization that actively advances the work of risk-taking storytellers worldwide. Originally founded by Robert Redford in the mountains of Sundance, Utah, Sundance Institute has always provided a space for independent artists to explore their stories free from commercial and political pressures.
sundance.org/festival/festival-program/submissions

Leeds International Film Festival
Extended Deadline: 19 September
All deadlines are for short films, see website for feature deadlines.
The Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is the largest film festival in England outside London and is a BAFTA qualifying festival.
leedsfilm.com

Liked this? Then don’t forget to check out our full Film Festival listings page with lots more Calls For Films here

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

Grolsch Film Works Launches “The Shorts Series”

Grolsch Film Works Launches “The Shorts Series” With David Altobelli’s Short Film Directorial Debut

‘Independence’ is the first in a series of commissioned pieces released as part of The Shorts Series presented by Grolsch FilmWorks for 2013. Returning after a successful inaugural year, Grolsch Film Works has deepened its commitment to the world of film, commissioning the making of a number of short films from emerging international industry talent.

Altobelli is a noted music video director and member of The Directors Guild, having previously worked with the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman, Karen O and HEALTH. Director of photography Larkin Seiple joins him on ‘Independence’ with a roster of work including videos for Rihanna and Bon Iver.

Moving over to the new medium of short film, ‘Independence’ follows Trent, a young man with a troubled family life, who meets a mysterious companion at the remote diner he finds himself in after his car breaks down in a town, called Dependence.

“The film plays out like a song on the piano in front of us, transporting us somewhere unknown and then returning to a familiar place.” David Altobelli, Director. To watch Independence click here

Aspiring Film Makers Can Enter “The Shorts Showcase” And Be Nominated At The 2014 San Francisco International Film Festival

In addition to releasing further commissioned short films over the next year, Grolsch Film Works is also hosting a worldwide open submission film competition – The Shorts Showcase presented by Grolsch Film Works –  to offer a platform for grassroots talent. Prizes for winners include the chance to be nominated on behalf of Grolsch Film Works at the 2014 San Francisco International Film Festival and promotion on GrolschFilmWorks.com.

Selections are judged by an esteemed jury of industry experts including Ted Hope, Executive Director, San Francisco International Film Society; Jane Schoettle, International Programmer, Toronto International Film Festival; and Eddy Moretti, Chief Creative Officer at Vice Media.

The Shorts Showcase competition is ongoing; entrants can visit GrolchFilmWorks.com for more information and to see the first winning film from Yulia Nowicz.

CALL FOR SHORT FILMS

re:VAULT runs regular film nights at Bar Kick in Shoreditch and after a short summer break we will be back in September and we want to screen YOUR films.

Its free to submit but we ask that –
• Films be under 20 minutes in length
• Films to have been completed no later than January 2011.
• All projects must be represented by at least one of the following crew members on the night:- writer, producer or director on the night for a Q&A session
• Your film fit into one of the below themes.

Go to: revaultfilmden.co.uk/submissions to submit your film

Events coming up
September 30 – ‘London Town’ Themed shorts – let’s celebrate the best and worst that London has to offer!
October 28 – ‘Scares & Thrills from the Vault’ – Horror themed shorts (fancy dress optional, screams insisted!)
November 25 – ‘Laugh Out Loud’ – Comedy shorts – the cold nights are drawing close so come warm yourself in the vault with laughter!

About Us: 
re:VAULT is an online network and resource for indie filmmakers, with an aim to promoting crowdfunded projects. Our mission is to: ‘Assist filmmakers in their crowdfunding endeavors. Help to promote indie film projects. And to create a online network and resource for indie filmmakers’. The Film Den is a place for filmmakers to meet and screen their work, discuss with others and network, if you’re crowdfunding a film its also a great place to let people know and tell them more about what you’re hoping to make.