Join us in July 2024, in the artistic heart of London, England, as we celebrate creativity and originality that goes beyond the ordinary. As firm believers in the transformative power of film, we are committed to championing independent filmmakers, fostering meaningful discourse within the indie film community, serving as an engaging and vibrant hub for education and networking.
Immerse yourself in the global cinematic landscape at Screen Power Film Festival and present your unique vision to a diverse community of filmmakers worldwide. Under the banner of #SPFF24, we will curate and exhibit a captivating assortment of creative works encompassing a variety of styles and forms, such as Narrative Short, Feature, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, Micro, Web, TV, and Student Film productions.
Throughout the year, on a monthly and quarterly basis, exemplary projects from across the globe are celebrated with revered jury awards, coveted screening slots, and cash prizes. Having achieved recognition as one of the top 200 best-reviewed festivals on FilmFreeway and being ranked among the prestigious top 15 festivals in the UK, we are proud to have awarded projects from 23 nations across 5 continents since the inception of our festival in 2020.
We look forward to continuing our mission of celebrating exceptional independent filmmakers and fostering creativity for many more successful years to come.
During the submission season, our dedicated jury team diligently reviews and selects outstanding projects across a diverse range of categories. All nominated projects are bestowed with official award laurels in high-quality digital format, along with promotional features on our official website and social media channels, reaching an audience of over 15,000 followers. Nominated projects will also have the opportunity to showcase their award nominations on IMDb, the renowned database for the film industry.
Winners in each main category receive all of the above, in addition to receiving highly sought-after screening slots at #SPFF24, allowing them to showcase their exceptional work to our esteemed audience. They are also granted automatic entry to the final stage of the festival competition, where they have the prospect of competing for a £500 cash prize film grant, which can be utilised towards the realisation of their next creative endeavour. More information about the awards for each category can be found below.
Monthly Awards:
⭑ Best Short Film ⭑ Best International Short Film
Winners of the monthly awards will have their films screened live at #SPFF24 and receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, and social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The monthly deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.
Additional Monthly Awards:
⭑ Best Director ⭑ Best Screenplay ⭑ Best Cinematography ⭑ Best Editing ⭑ Best Music ⭑ Best Sound ⭑ Best Actor ⭑ Best Actress ⭑ Best First-Time Filmmaker ⭑ Grand Jury Award
Winners of the additional monthly awards will receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, and social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The monthly deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.
Quarterly Awards:
⭑ Best Documentary Film ⭑ Best Student Film ⭑ Best Animated Film ⭑ Best Experimental Film ⭑ Best Micro Film
Winners of the quarterly awards will have their films screened live at #SPFF24 and receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, and social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The quarter deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.
Script Awards:
⭑ Best Short Script ⭑ Best Feature Script
Winners of the script awards will receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, and social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The quarter deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.
Annual Awards:
⭑ Best Film ⭑ Best International Film ⭑ Best Student Film ⭑ Best Script
Winners of the annual awards will receive a £500 cash film grant. The awards will be presented on July 27, 2024, at #SPFF24.