Submissions are open!

Returning to London for its 18th edition this September, the festival will bring seven extraordinary feature-length programmes to the big screen: Animation, Change, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Music Video and Student Film. Expect an incredible mix of hand-picked talent, global award winners, artistic pioneers - and the purely unmissable.

The Smalls Film Festival supports and champions short film from across the globe

From emerging voices to established professionals, The Smalls Film Festival is looking for unmissable projects that share our love for short film and video. Impactful storyteller? Visual innovator? We want to hear from you!

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Helpful Info

  • Anyone can submit their film to seven different categories. Any film submitted must be 25 minutes or under in length.

    Animation
    Change
    Comedy
    Drama
    Music Video
    Documentary
    Student Film*

    * In order to qualify for the Student Film category, your short must have been completed while you were in full-time education.

  • Early Bird Deadline: 20th January - 19th February 2025 | Fee: £15

    Regular Deadline: 20th February - 14th May 2025 | Fee: £25

    Late Deadline: 15th May - 11th June 2025 | Fee: £30

    Student Category Submissions | Fee: £10