BRINGING FILMMAKERS AND FANS TOGETHER SINCE 1990
25-27 OCTOBER 2024
This unique international celebration of horror, science fiction and fantasy cinema has attracted some of the biggest names in the industry since 1990.
A friendly festival with a unique atmosphere and impeccable pedigree, we've long been considered a hidden gem on the festival circuit. FFF Manchester relaunched in 2022 with a new look and a new programme.
Our 2023 guests included Madeline Smith, Jenny Runacre, Stephen Volk, Jane Wymark, David McGillivray, Toby Hadoke and Ramsey Campbell. The 2022 guest line-up included Jeremy Dyson, Adam Nevill, Judy Matheson, Dani Thompson, Dean Kilbey, and Frazer Diamond. Other genre writers attending included Stephen Laws, Stephen Gallagher, Mark Morris and Darrell Buxton.
Previous guests include Ray Harryhausen, John Landis, Roger Corman, Lamberto Bava, Jorge Grau, Brian Clemens, Gerry Anderson, Jimmy Sangster, Paul Naschy, Pete Walker, Val Guest, Roy Ward Baker, Tony Tenser, Bert I. Gordon, Britt Ekland, Caroline Munro, Ingrid Pitt, Barbara Shelley, Ken Foree, Gunnar Hansen, Burt Kwouk, and many more.
Legendary British director Norman J. Warren was a fan of the festival and attended most years, as both guest and regular attendee, and was always keen to meet and encourage fledgling filmmakers. Our best-in-festival award has been named in Norman's memory.
The festival was founded by Tony Edwards, Gil Lane-Young, Harry Nadler and Dave Trengrove, and grew out of the Delta Film Group, a filmmaking society in Manchester in the 1960s.
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The DELTA Awards incorporating THE NORMAN J WARREN TROPHY
We draw on a rich heritage: Delta Group filmmaking in Manchester, a forerunner of this festival, dates from the 1960s. We relaunched the competition at our 2022 festival and attracted submissions from genre filmmakers around the world.
Important note: submissions will be automatically disqualified if they are 1. Longer than 20 minutes in total running time, and 2. Made/released before 31st December 2022 (i.e. we are only receiving films crerated in 2023 and 2024).
We are seeking short films in three categories: Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy.
We will award a 'Delta' award to the best Science Fiction short film, the best Horror short film, and the best Fantasy short film.
The best film overall will be presented with the Norman J Warren Trophy.
Please note: submissions will be permanently paused once we reach the maximum number permitted for 2024 of 400 submissions, and this will supersede any deadlines previously published or proposed by the festival.