Dirigo is an International Student Film Festival directed and produced by BA (Hons) Film & Media Arts Production students from University Centre Weston. This festival aims to inspire and showcase the creativity of student filmmakers worldwide. It is an open festival with no set boundaries; we actively encourage new styles, voices and direction.

We return to Arnolfini in Bristol for this year’s film festival, on Wednesday 29th January 2025. Reserve your free ticket at:
https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/arnolfini/wed-29-jan-dirigo-11th-international-student-film-festival-120310#e120310

Awards will be given out to:

The Best International Student Film - The best film submitted from outside the UK.

The Best UK Student Film - The best film submitted from the UK.

The Best in South West (England) Student Film - The best film submitted from the south west of England.

The Best Animated Film - The film with the best use of animation.

The Young Filmmakers Award - The best film from a filmmaker aged 18 and under.

The Audience Award - The audience's choice of the best film on the night.

Submission Eligibility:

• The maximum limit on the length of films, including the credits, is 15 minutes.
• Films must have been completed while studying at an Education Institution.
• Films must have been completed within the last two years. October 2022 - To Date.
• They can be any genre including drama, documentary, animation, comedy and experimental.

Copyright - It is expected that filmmakers hold all of the respective rights required for their film before submitting. This includes all music, sound effects, product placement, actor/model release forms, etc.

Student Verification - Please attach a copy of student ID and let us know where and when you studied.

Press Materials - Please use the FilmFreeway press kit to submit trailers, productions stills, bios, etc. about your film. So we can help promote your film and the festival.

Video/ Photo Publicity release - By submitting to Dirigo International Student Film Festival, you agree that upon acceptance, Dirigo may use your film as part of promotion materials (i.e. trailer) for the festival.

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  • Anna Boronea

    Thank you for awarding our short film "In Depth" the Best UK Film Award! The communication with the Dirigo festival team has been smooth and friendly, and the quality of films selected is outstanding; definitely worth submitting!

    February 2025
  • Jean-Erasme GIUDICELLI

    super festival, bonne communication, je recommande

    February 2025
  • Good festival, thank you for selecting my film!

    April 2024
  • Sevenskies Distribution

    brilliant festival many thanks for selection

    February 2024
  • Thank you for selecting our film EXOTISMOS! Success and long life to the incredible DIRIGO!

    February 2024