A week-long film festival in Worthing focusing on the important topics of sustainability and well-being. The festival title reflects the focus of protecting our environment (the blue and the green), and the important space we hold between the two. Through the power of film and practical activities will explore the importance of future proofing our environment ensuring the current and future well-being of human beings as guardians.

The festival will comprise of six events:
• Short film competition for filmmakers and screening.
• Children’s film screening /workshop activity.
• Film screening/ beach clean activity.
• Documentary screening with filmmaker Q&A.
• Film screening with well-being focused activity
• Smartphone screening 14-20 year olds

This festival will highlight media stories to raise awareness and drive change. Audiences will be inspired to act, protect their own well-being and safeguard the environment for future generations.

This festival will be held in an outdoor venue overlooking Worthing beach.

Awards & Prizes

No monetary awards will be given.

Short Film Competition:
Best Film
Best Presenter/ Actress/ Actor
Best Production Quality

Best Documentary

Best Film for Children

Best Film for Families

Smartphone Competition
Best Film for Sustainability
Best Film for Well-being

Honors will be granted to select films via Judges' choice.
PDF laurels will be given via email and promoted on social media channels to films that receive awards.

Rules & Terms

When submitting, please ensure your film does relates to the topic of the festival (sustainability or well-being) and attach a written description outlining this. If you're not sure if your film qualifies, please see the festival description/ category descriptions and/or email with questions.
All films must be in English or have English subtitles..
There are a number of submissions so therefore duration's vary, please check each category.
All submissions must be original pieces for work and by submitting you are agreeing the that you own all the rights to the film (including the music) and the you grant a license Between the Blue and Green festival to screen publicly if chosen.

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  • Flow & Rive None

    It was an outstanding experience, especially for the opportunity to exchange contacts with other filmmakers, to get to know the charming city, and for the warm and welcoming environment and audience to discuss the film. The organizers did superb work not only for the screenings, but also for the side activities.
    We are looking to be back again with new films!
    Warm greetings
    Dani & Beto

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    What can we say Dani &Beto! Your film was truly inspiring just like yourselves and we are so thankful you made the trip from Germany to Worthing to do the Q&A, it wouldn't have been the same with out you. Hope to you see you next year with a new film.

  • Clement Jochem

    A lovely time with some great people and wholesome bunch of fimmakers! I'll definitely come back!

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Clement, great to meet you! We are glad you managed to meet some other like-minded film makers. Thanks for submitting your film. See you next year!

  • Serkan Aktaş

    I was honored to participate in this year's Between the Blue and Green Film Festival with "Resurrection under the Ocean" short film! - 😃😃😃🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Serkan, thank you for submitting your film to our festival. The production inspiration and production quality was outstanding. We look forward to receiving more films from you in the future.

  • Jason Ramasami

    Worthing has been really blessed by the efforts of Nicola and the gang. It helpfully highlighted something which is certainly true: Worthing is a place that has changed massively. There are a lot of very interesting and creatively stimulating events being birthed.

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Jason, yes Worthing is a great place to be and your film was a perfect opening to our short film night. Looking forward to seeing you again next year

  • Kristian Coburn

    Thank you to Between the Blue and Green Film Festival for a fantastic week of events. There were so many amazing screenings and I was honoured to have my short shown alongside them. The venue was great and it was lovely to meet so many talented filmmakers, and to take part in such varied activities. I truly hope that this festival will be on again next year and will continue to grow. Bravo!!

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Kristian, thanks for being part of our first year. Your amazing film truly supported the focus of our festival and hops to see you there again next year