Make a Film. Get Seen. Win Big.
Are you a student with a passion for film? Now’s your chance to shine!
Create a 1–5-minute short film (any appropriate genre) and you could see your work screened to a national audience — with the chance to win exciting prizes and gain recognition for your creativity.
👥 Who Can Enter
✅ Open to all UK schools
✅ For students aged 8–16
✅ Any genre welcome — drama, comedy, animation... you decide!
✅ Finalists will be screened at a special event
✅ Winners will receive prizes and national recognition
📅 Key Dates
📝 Festival Opens for Entries: 27 March 2025
⏰ Submission Deadline: Friday 20 July 2025
📢 Notification Date: 1st September
🎬 Film Festival Event: 19th September 2025
📍 Location
Picture House Cinema Epsom on Friday 19th September
📩 Buy Your Tickets to the festival here.
💡 Need Inspiration?
Stuck on a theme? 🎭 Check out our suggested themes to help get your ideas flowing!
❓ Got Questions?
Feel free to get in touch:📧 [email protected]
💡 The Rules
Here are rules and other details about the film festival
Click here for the Rules and press pack
