Birmingham Film Festival

An international film festival held in Birmingham, England, showcasing and recognising talent on a world stage.

All screenings and many events are free to attend.

Held every November and including features, shorts, documentaries, screen plays, TV pilots and music videos on our main theatre screen, as well support events with special guests.

Distributors, producers and press from all over the world will be on hand to view the films screened and there will be the chance to network with them at the festival too. Many of the industry’s top companies and film schools will also be in attendance offering advice on education and career opportunities.

AWARDS COMPETITION
All entrants are reviewed by the awards committee who view and evaluate films, making recommendations for category nominations. Nominees are guarantied a screening in our main auditorium and the winning film in each category is selected by members of our Grand Jury. The Grand Jury is made up of top industry professionals and experts each year. Check the website for details of this year's Grand Jury line up.

SALES LIST SECTION
Feature films may be entered into our sales section for which we present them to our sales and distribution committee. This is made up of several companies and individuals working in film sales and distribution.

Films are evaluated and if selected are entered into the "Birmingham Film Festival Sales List" which is a comprehensive programme, creating opportunity for distribution deals and sales representation to be acquired by the filmmakers.
Each year our distribution committee consists of various members. Check the website for details of this year's Sales List offering.

Other events and networking opportunities will be announced closer to the date. These will include seminars, Q&As, conventions and memorabilia expos.

There will be a high calibre panel of special guest judges, from various areas of the industry, who will review the nominees’ entries and select the winners at the festival’s closing event. The award ceremony will be held at a high-profile venue in the city and be an open ticket event.