OtherRealms the 22nd edition of the Cornwall Film Festival is open for entries from across the globe. Enter the competition now!
OtherRealms combines advances in technology with creativity and imagination to find new ways of exploring our digital world. Over 24 months with a focus programme of 14 days, we played host to exhibits, films, conferences, and experiences encompassing virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations, with a year-round programme of participation.
Experience the OtherRealms film program IRL + URL. Every feature & short film will have an in-person screening, films that have opted-in will also have an online screening.
OtherRealms Headliners brings star power, featuring red carpet premieres and gala film events with major and rising names in cinema.
Narrative competition shorts the lineup of short films across seven competitive sections from local, national and international filmmaking talent, featuring the most innovative and adventurous ideas from filmmakers whose short films demonstrate distinctive and genuine storytelling, stylistic boldness, strength of form, and the ambition to use the medium in a way that resists cliché.
Big names, big talent The Narrative Feature Competition will feature six previews, six unique ways to celebrate the art of storytelling. Four non-fiction stories that demonstrate integrity, energy and unique voices in the Documentary Feature Competition. Scary, funny, sexy, controversial and provocative after-dark features together with bite-sized bits for night owls and the terminally curious for all of your sex, gore, and funny bone cravings. Core ten acclaimed International standout features from filmmakers from around the world.
Our previous expert judges have included Die Hexen (composer, You are Not My Mother), Andy De Emmony (director, The Last Kingdom, Four Kids & It), Kate Cheesman (director, Doc Martin, Call the Midwife), Joss Agnew (director, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Poldark), Clare Tavernor (director, My Life as a Rolling Stone, Huey Morgan's Latin Music Adventure), Pat Kelman (CEO, 606 Distribution), and many more.
British film director Mike Leigh is the festival's patron.
Please note that at this time we are unable to offer waver codes for any categories.
For bulk discounts please contact the office directly
TECH TOP TIP: When submitting your film please make sure it is at 24 frames per second (fps)
Awards & Prizes
The top percentage of filmmakers in each category will have their work screened at Cornwall Film Festival events in 2023.
Each category winner will receive a trophy, with nominees receiving a discount on a weekend pass, including screening, talks and masterclasses.
Our Main Award Categories in the competition are:
Best Student Short
Best Regional Short
Best International Short
Best Music Video
Best Cornish Short Film
Best South West Experimental Short Film
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