BRINGING FILMMAKERS AND FANS TOGETHER SINCE 1990
20-22 OCTOBER 2023
This unique international celebration of horror, science fiction and fantasy cinema has attracted some of the biggest names in the industry since 1990.
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2023 FESTIVAL ARE NOW CLOSED
Please note: due to a system/deadline error, submissions were not stopped following the 15/07/23 late/final deadline. This deadline was part of our stated Rules & Terms for this year. Any submissions received after this date - when no submission fees were paid - are therefore not eligible for consideration and have been automatically discounted.
Our Rules & Terms also stated: 'Submissions will be permanently paused once we reach the maximum number permitted for 2023 of 600 submissions, and this will supersede any deadlines previously published or proposed by the festival.'
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 include 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
** SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR **
Please note: due to a system/deadline error, submissions to this festival were not stopped following the 15/07/23 late deadline. This deadline was part of our stated Rules & Terms. Any submissions received after this date - when no submission fees were paid - are therefore not eligible for consideration and have been automatically discounted.
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 2021 (i.e. we are only receiving films crerated in 2022 and 2023).
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.
Chair of Judges for 2023 is legendary screenwriter, journalist and producer David McGillivray, a lifelong friend of Norman. They first met in 1967 when Warren was editing his first feature, Her Private Hell. Subsequently David wrote two screenplays for Norman, Satan’s Slave (1976) and Terror (1978).
Please note: submissions will be permanently paused once we reach the maximum number permitted for 2023 of 600 submissions, and this will supersede any deadlines previously published or proposed by the festival.
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October 2023
