Welcome to ALBION LONDON FEST

From the alleys of Camden to the pop-up poetry of Shoreditch, and the jazz-stained dusk of Soho, Albion captures the raw, unscripted heart of London.

Albion is both myth and movement.
It is where rebellion wears headphones, poetry smokes under streetlights, and the loudest voices often arrive in whispers.

Date: 22nd November, 2025
Time: 6pm
Dress-code: Happiness, creativity, love
Activities: Q&A, Photoshoot, Networking, Tea

Film. Music. Performance.
Albion is a cross-disciplinary convergence, a collision of mediums that prize soul over spectacle, and depth over budget. It’s a gathering for the offbeat, the too-late-for-trends, the ones who’d rather burn quietly than shine falsely.

This is not just where indie lives
This is where indie reinvents itself.

Awards & Prizes

Participants willgain recognition within the professional community, along with valuable connections with directors, producers, and film critics.
Winners in categories:
Voices of Unseen
Best Indie Film
Best Short Film
Best Animation
Best Experimental Film
Best Documentary

List of Categories:

Voices of the Unseen (for films that give voice to the overlooked or the deeply personal).
Best Independent film
Best Short film
Best Feature film
Best Short Screenplay
Best Feature Screenplay
Best Animation
Best Music Video
Best Experimental
Best Documentary
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Director
Best Student Film
Best Cinematography
Best Scenography
Best Costume Design

Rules & Terms

ALBION FESTIVAL RULES & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Eligibility
• Open to films, music videos, hybrid works, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Films must have been completed within 3 years of the festival date.
• All genres, formats, and voices are welcome—underdogs especially.

2. Independence Clause
• To be eligible for competition, a film must be independently produced—no major studio backing or full-scale corporate financing.
• DIY is a badge of honor. Budget size will not be a factor in evaluation.

3. Length & Format
• Shorts: under 30 minutes
• Mid-Length: 30-60 minutes
• Features: 60 minutes or more
• Music/Performance Films: under 60 minutes unless narrative-based
• Accepted formats: digital (MOV, MP4), with exhibition copies to be delivered in DCP or high-res screener form.

4. Language & Subtitles
• Non-English films must have English subtitles embedded.

5. Submission Process
• Submissions are made through FilmFreeway or the Albion Festival portal.
• Each submission must include a secure screening link, synopsis, director bio, and stills.

6. Selection Process
• All submitted works will be viewed by the Albion curation team.
• Decisions are final. If selected, filmmakers will be notified by the official notification date.

7. Rights & Screenings
• By submitting, filmmakers grant Albion non-exclusive rights to screen the film up to 3 times during the festival and use promotional materials for press.
• All rights remain with the creator.

8. Code of Conduct
• Albion values inclusivity, freedom of expression, and mutual respect.
• Any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse will result in immediate disqualification.

9. Filmmaker Attendance
• Strongly encouraged. The festival offers special passes and exposure for attending creators—but showing up is part of the spirit.

10. Cross-Disciplinary Encouragement
• Submissions that blend film, music, performance, poetry, or activism are encouraged and may be selected for hybrid showcases.