Welcome to the second Future Frame Fest by GIF. Following the overwhelming response to our inaugural year, we’re excited to return bigger and better, this time as an in-person event hosted at the London Film School, with a vibrant mix of industry professionals, students, and graduates set to attend.

Future Frame Fest was founded to shine a light on the filmmakers shaping the future of cinema. We believe there is a wealth of fresh talent waiting to be discovered, and our mission is to create a platform where these creative voices can showcase their work to a wide and engaged audience.

From Shorts to Micro-Shorts, horror to comedy, we welcome submissions from across the globe, because we know that the great filmmakers of tomorrow can come from anywhere.

The festival will culminate in an exciting awards night in London on 24th October 2026, celebrating the very best work showcased throughout the festival and bringing together creatives from across the industry for an unforgettable evening.

The festival is managed by Graduates in Film C.I.C, an organisation dedicated to helping graduates find their place in the film industry after completing their studies. Future Frame Fest is just one of the many opportunities we aim to provide for emerging creative, offering them the chance to have their work seen by industry professionals while also connecting with and learning from their peers.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Drama / Comedy
Best Editing
Best Writing
Best Short Animation
Best Short Documentary
Best Micro-Short
Best Short Horror
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design

Rules & Terms

Rules/ Guidelines

1. Films submitted must have been completed between the 1st of May 2024 and the 1st of September 2026.

2. Entries in foreign languages must come with English subtitles.

3. Films submitted will be considered for all relevant awards

4. By submitting to this festival, you consent to our use of stills and clips from your work in promotional content for the festival.

5. Film-makers must include a brief synopsis of the film in no more than 150 words.

6. Please ensure any films containing copyrighted material have the proper clearances to use the work. If we discover you have not secured these clearances, your work will be disqualified.

7. All submissions are final, and there are no refunds. Films must be submitted through FilmFreeway to be considered for inclusion.

8. Alternate laurels will be issued if your film is officially selected, nominated for an award, and if you win..

9. All films submitted in the student category MUST upload their Student IDs to their project profile, failure to do so will result in your film being disqualified.

10. If your film is nominated our team may be in contact to ask for an interview which we can use for promotional purposes.