Every 3 months, we showcase 10 short films to a live audience of artists, creatives, and the wider public.

This isn’t just a screening - it’s a chance to bring your work into conversation with other art-forms. Alongside filmmakers, the gallery space attracts painters, photographers, designers, and performers. Each event is a space to share, connect, and meet new collaborators in an intimate, creative setting.

Awards & Prizes

To celebrate the films we screen, each month we’ll present a set of informal but meaningful awards:

- The Cullinan Diamond - Breakthrough filmmaker award, spotlighting an emerging filmmaker with distinctive voice and potential.
- The Lyon Heart - For brave filmmaking
- The Day Job Award - The audience award
- The Galleria Award - For the film that resonates most strongly with the wider artistic community present at the gallery.
- The Isles Award - For the best UK film.

Winners will receive a handmade award, a laurel, social media promotion across Day Job’s channels and priority consideration for future screenings and projects.

Rules & Terms

1. All short films are welcome, regardless of length, genre, or premiere status.
2. Submissions must be provided as digital files suitable for projection.
3. Please indicate in your application if you will be able to attend the screening in London - attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.
4. By submitting, you grant Day Job Films a non-exclusive licence to screen your film at the event.

Filmmakers retain all rights to their work. Selected films may be invited for repeat screenings in future editions of the series.
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  • Joe Murphy

    Lovely festival with an intimate venue and a lot of focus on the filmmakers involved. I had a wonderful experience

    May 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for coming Joe, we loved having you there!!

  • Richard Chambers

    A brilliant film festival genuinely dedicated to showcasing new and innovative short films. Honoured to have my film selected

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Rich, you're film was fantastic!!

  • Louis Dickins

    A terrific film festival! Highly recommend

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Louis!!

  • Cordelia Angel Clarke

    Such a great festival and intimate venue! So thrilled to have my film selected, thank you so much for having me <3

    February 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Cordelia! Was so nice to have you there!! You’re welcome again any time!

  • Euan Foulis

    An absolutely lovely atmosphere- incredibly welcoming and opening. Hope to attend next year!

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Euan, was great meeting you and discussing your film!