At the London Cinematic Horizons, we believe in the power of diverse storytelling. We celebrate films that challenge conventions, provoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact on audiences. We embrace stories from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, as they enrich our collective understanding of the human experience. We encourage filmmakers from all walks of life to submit their work and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of cinematic excellence.

We invite filmmakers of all backgrounds, genres, and styles to submit their films for consideration. Whether you’re an established professional or an emerging talent, we are eager to discover your unique voice and celebrate your creative vision. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work to a global audience and make your mark on the London Cinematic Horizons.

-- The structure of our festival

- The deadline for submissions is the end of each season. After the submission period concludes, our expert panel of judges will meticulously review each film, evaluating its artistic merit, narrative strength, and technical proficiency.
- Our judges select two films in each category with the status of “officially selected and evaluate them point by point to select a winner and an Honorable mention
- The film with highest score in each category will be the winner. The second one will get Honorable Mention status.
- The winners and honorable Mentions of each seson will be invited to the physical event where their projects will be displayed in the physical festival.

Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best Animated Short
Best Animated Feature
Best Original Script
Best Music Video
Best Photography
Best 360 Video
Best Experimental Film
Best Student Film
Best Debut
Best Cinematography
Best LGBTQ+ Film
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best TV Show
Best Web Series
Best Environmental Protection Film
Best Director
Best Producer
Best Religious Film
Best Black And White Film
Best VFX
Best Costume Design
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Fantasy
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best Crime
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Soundtrack

- The call is open to all national and international works.
- Each participant may submit more than one work, but will have to perform registration
for each one of them.
- All films must be submitted with English subtitles.
- Filmmakers are responsible for sorting out the copyright on their own materials.
- By submitting to us, you give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience.
- We may promote clips from your film on social media.
- We retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special
circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes through our online
platforms.
- Registration can only be made through the FilmFreeway online platform.
- No withdrawal is accepted after the film is selected.

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  • Frances Barth

    Thank you very much to London Cinematic Horizons for choosing Dreaming Tango as Best Experimental film, and for Best Director. We are so happy --thank you again!!

    April 2024
  • So delighted that this important festival had the courage to show our deep metaphysical work on Yeats and Jung!

    April 2024
  • For my crew, cast and I it was a nice experience being part of your festival and we enyod it very much.

    April 2024
  • Thank you very much to London Cinematic Horizons for choosing my Post-Modern Animation-Style Music Video "Baby Boomer Rap" as an OFFICIAL SELECTION. IMDb Profile at "Pamela Price (V), Writer; Animation Department; Composer".

    April 2024
  • Great festival! Thank you so much for selecting “Shenanigans”!

    April 2024