The Cine Circle Filmmaking Festival focuses on providing resources and opportunities for independent filmmakers to screen their films as well as develop and bring their films to life. It combines everything from short film screenings, film pitching competitions with funding prizes, workshops, seminars and a ton of networking!

Throughout the year we hold film networking events, with speakers, short film screenings, workshops and seminars as well as pitching competitions that have been attended by thousands of indie filmmakers. This will combine it all into one massive event.

Best Short Film
- Comprehensive Online Crowdfunding Course (£300 Value)
- 1 Year access to all Cine Circle events (£700 value)

1. Submission format
Films must be submitted via online screener only. We do not accept films sent over by DVD. We do not accept new or altered cuts of your film therefore the link that you sent us will be final.
2. Submission eligibility
Cine Circle does not require a UK premiere for any of the films submitted.
All films must have been completed after 1st January 2020.
All foreign language films must include English subtitles.
We cannot accept anyone under-aged to enter the festival or any of the screenings.
3. All submission fees are to be paid through FilmFreeway. The submission fee is non-refundable.
4. Selection of films
Short films are selected under the following criteria
Quality of narrative
Production value
Originality and creativity
5. Notification
Cine Circle will will complete all selection procedures and inform all submitting parties, in writing, if their film has been successful or not after that time. Successful submissions will receive a Filmmaker Festival Pack that will include important information how and when your film will be screened, press and publicity, our contact information and how to make the most of participating in the Festival.
6. Scheduling
Screenings will be scheduled at the discretion of Cine Circle. Every effort will be made to adhere to the published scheduled but Cine Circle Reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. No film will be withdrawn from the programme after its selection.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Alan Hall

    The information to upload, after being selected, went to my spam and there was no follow up information.

    The only email that did get to me only had information for the 2019 festival.

    December 2021
  • Rashin Khan who played the role of Vincent Van Gogh in our short film "Death Offers Life - last moments of Vincent Van Gogh" got the award for Best Male Performer which is a great encouragement for him. We thank the entire festival team with our hearts.

    November 2021
  • An excellent festival that I was proud to be a part of this year! Despite the obstacles of the pandemic, they put on a really good virtual show with informative panels, a really good networking format and an excellent selection of films. I hope to be back soon, thanks for the opportunity!!

    March 2021
  • Constantin G. M. Weber

    Excellent film festival giving you the opportunity to grow as a writer.
    I was fortunate enough my script "MR TALENT" got officially selected and therefore I was offered the opportunity to pitch my concept.
    Especially as a writer, you shouldn't miss out on opportunities to practice your presentation/ pitch.

    I highly recommend submitting and to attend even if your script or film is not officially selected.

    October 2019
  • Tom Clover

    Very welcoming festival - had a great variation of events throughout the whole night. Communication was excellent and I will definitely will be submitting again.

    October 2019