THE ORGANISATION - London FrightFest Limited (FF) was founded in 2000 and is the UK's premiere fantasy, thriller and horror film festival.
ELIGIBILITY - FF is open to short films, television series, feature and documentary fantasy, thriller and horror films of all production techniques, forms and budgets.
The primary contact completing the submission process must be authorised to submit the film for consideration. Films submitted must have permission from a distributor or sales agent representing the film. The applicant must have obtained the necessary clearances for the inclusion of any copyrighted music and images used. With this submission, the applicant confirms that they possess all rights required to screen the submitted film.
Only films completed after 1st January 2021 are eligible. Films previously submitted to FF will not be considered. Features and shorts available online will also not be considered.
SUBMISSIONS - FF only accepts submissions via FilmFreeway. FF guarantees that your film will never be used in any way other than that you agree.
SUBMISSION FEES - There is a submission fee to enter your film. All submissions are final, and there are no refunds.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES - You may enter as many films as you wish. Each entry requires a separate submission form, fee and upload.
CONTACT - For all enquiries, please contact frightfest@mac.com
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILMS - If the original language of any dialogue or text featured in the film is not English, the preview and screening copy must have English subtitles.
SELECTION PROCEDURE - Submitted films are viewed by two or more members of the selection team. All programming selections are at the discretion of the FF Directors, whose decision is final.
FF will not provide comments on films before submission or reasons for rejection of a submitted film; however, we are happy to provide informal feedback on individual films after the festival. Note -this is a non-binding commitment.
NOTIFICATION - FF will not confirm the receipt of submissions. All applicants selected will be notified via e-mail about the selection of their film.
FESTIVAL SCREENINGS - All films screened in our cinemas at FF screen from DCP. No exceptions.
Films in our programme may screen more than once. Films may be screened privately to any jury or accredited guests. Films may also be included in other public programmes, subject to the submitter's permission.
There are no fees for participating in the festival. Participants are not entitled to claim rental or other fees for screenings of their films at the festival.
FURTHER SCREENINGS - The submitter authorises FF to file their film in the festival archive if selected for the festival. It may be made available for additional screenings or events promoted by the festival, solely for cultural and not for commercial purposes.
PUBLICITY - In addition to reproducing stills from selected films for all FF publications and press, selected films may also be screened as part of preview screenings to promote FrightFest.
SUBMISSION AGREEMENT - You will be asked if you have read and agreed with the festival's regulations at the point of payment on your submission. By proceeding with your submission, and your application can then be processed. The entry of a film is binding and implies the acceptance of these regulations. In the event of disagreement concerning the interpretation of the rules, the understanding of the festival will take precedence. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in the submission being disqualified. These regulations are subject to change without prior notice.
DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED FILMS - Delivery instructions will be provided on notification of selection. All delivery will be digital.
ATTENDING THE FESTIVAL - FF encourages all selected filmmakers to participate in the festival. Full details of ticketing arrangements and support offered will be included in any notification of acceptance into the festival.
SUBMISSION FORMAT - We only accept online screeners.
Please note. Short film means short. Please keep under 20 and ideally under 15 minutes. All films must have been completed after 1st January 2021 and must not be available online or on DVD/VOD for public viewing. Finally, features should be UK premieres, and short films must have NOT previously screened in London.
We categories feature films at over 60 minutes.
