Welcome to CFF2021, The 20th edition of the Cornwall Film Festival is open for entries from across the globe now is the time to enter your short films & music video to our competition.
In these uncertain and changing times film plays a big part in bringing communities and the world together and we want you to be part of it and are excited to see what you have made! The Short films at CFF2020 were screened both physically and online as part of the BFI backed AMPLIFY! Film Festival.
In recognition of COVID19’s disruption of production the 20th edition of CFF will accept films made between- April 2020 -July 2021 across all categories,
If your film is shortlisted your work will be judged by our by our panel of expert judges, which included in 2020 Andy De Emmony (The Last Kingdom, Four Kids & It), Kate Cheesman (Call the Midwife), Joss Agnew (Poldark), Yazmin Joy Vigus (Mermaids) and many more.
Shortlisted films will also be screened at the Cornwall Film Festival (physically or digitally). With all shortlisted entries receive the Cornwall Film Festival Official Selection Laurels and the overall winner a trophy.
This year we will once again be showcasing filmmaking talent, bringing worthy filmmakers to regional and national attention. As always Cornwall Film Festival seeks to represent the most innovative and adventurous developments in filmmaking.
Cornwall Film Festival is fortunate to have British film director Mike Leigh as its patron who regularly attends the festival.
Categories to enter for CFF2021
Short Film- an short < 20 mins made within the UK or anywhere in the world.
Music Videos- a music video < 20 mins made anywhere in the world.
Student Short- a short film made by anyone in full time education- anywhere in the world.
South West Regional Shorts- a short film made or produced by filmmakers in the South West Region of the United Kingdom.
CFF is especially interested in filmmakers whose short films manifest stylistic boldness, strength of form, and the ambition to use the medium in a way that resists cliché. If this sounds like your work, read the FAQs below and submit your short film.
Please note that at this time we are unable to offer waver codes for any categories .
Awards & Prizes
The top percentage of filmmakers in each category will have their work screened at Cornwall Film Festival events in cinemas across the county.
Each category winner will receive a trophy, a weekend pass including Gala performances, talks and masterclasses.*
Our Main Award Categories in the competition are:
Best Student Short
Best Regional Short
Best International Short
Best Music Video
Films selected as part of the official selection will also be eligible for our sub-awards recognises performance and visual talent.
These are:
Best Actor
Best Ensemble Performance
Cinematography
Good Screenwriting in a Short Film
Directors Choice Award
Best Music in a short
*depending upon COVID 19 or other restrictions.