Dance.Film.Performance (DFP) is a platform dedicated to the intersection of dance, film, and contemporary art, celebrating innovation, movement, and visual storytelling. Based in London, DFP supports artists who challenge conventions and expand the boundaries of expression through performance, choreography, and moving image.

Our festival welcomes all films that align with our categories. We invite filmmakers, choreographers, and multidisciplinary artists whose work explores emotion and the human experience through innovative, boundary-pushing forms.

Submit a Film

We invite submissions from creators working across genres and mediums, from dance films and experimental shorts to music videos and art films. Whether you are an emerging or established artist, DFP provides a platform to present bold and innovative work that merges movement and image.

YOU CAN APPLY VIA DFP WEBSITE: https://www.dancefilmperformance.co.uk/dfp-film-festival

Awards & Prizes

Winners will receive the official festival laurel in recognition of their achievement.

Selected works will be featured across our social media platforms.

Winning projects will be showcased at one of the upcoming DFP events with a live audience, with creators invited to join.

NOMINATIONS:
Best Film
Best Dance Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Art Film
Best Music Video
Best Director
Best Choreography
Best Acting
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Concept
Best Sound Design
Best Costumes

Rules & Terms

All submissions must be made via our online submission form on the DFP website https://www.dancefilmperformance.co.uk/dfp-film-festival or via FilmFreeway.

Ensure the film is no longer than 15 minutes.

The submitted film must be your original creation, or you must hold all necessary rights (music, footage, images, performance rights, etc.).

If your film contains non-English dialogue, English subtitles must be provided (unless original language is English).

Submissions through DFP website:

Must accompanied by a valid YouTube or Vimeo link (public or private). Other link types (e.g. Dropbox, WeTransfer, Google Drive) will not be accepted unless explicitly requested by DFP.

DFP reserves the right to reject or disqualify submissions that violate copyright, privacy rights, decency standards, or applicable laws.

Submitter must ensure the YouTube/Vimeo link remains active and accessible through the selection period. Broken links or inaccessible videos may lead to disqualification.

YOU CAN ALSO APPLY THROUGH DFP WEBSITE: https://www.dancefilmperformance.co.uk/dfp-film-festival