Dirigo is an International Student Film Festival directed and produced by BA (Hons) Film & Media Arts Production students from University Centre Weston. NEW - this year we are introducing Dirigo Student Photography Awards!

This festival aims to inspire and showcase the creativity of student filmmakers and photographers worldwide. It is an open festival with no set boundaries; we actively encourage new styles, voices and direction.

Awards & Prizes

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.

NEW! - This year we are introducing Dirigo Photography Awards! A separate category for photography submissions with awards for:

- International Student photographer
- UK Student Photographer
- Best in South West (Student) and
- Young Photographer (Under 19)

There is an open competition with no fixed themes, we actively encourage new styles, voices and direction. You can submit up to 3 photographs

Rules & Terms

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 2023 - 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.

Photography Awards - Open to all students. Specifically, the Young Photographer Award only applies to those students under 19.

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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
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  • Jean-Erasme GIUDICELLI

    super festival, bonne communication, je recommande

    February 2025
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  • Erik Sémashkin

    Good festival, thank you for selecting my film!

    April 2024
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  • Sevenskies Distribution

    brilliant festival many thanks for selection

    February 2024
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  • Alessandra Gama

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

    February 2024
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