Hornet film festival is an event in London designed by filmmakers for filmmakers. It is our intention to create a platform whereby independent filmmakers and screenwriters can have their work screened for public audiences at competitive prices. The purpose of the festival is to strengthen the link between your hard work as indie filmmakers and the audiences out there who are looking for an alternative to the regular cinema experiences.

The event runs as a one-off festival where people can book tables, order food and drinks from the restaurant before the show starts. During the festival we screen 10 short films with a 15-minute Interval, before audience members each cast one vote each for best film. At the end of the night there is a short awards ceremony where 1st, 2nd and 3rd place are given their prizes, before there is a social event at the end of the night where people can meet fellow filmmakers and film lovers alike. The intention is to create an inclusive and diverse community around the event whereby filmmakers can collaborate on projects and can also develop their network.

At Hornet we accept all genres of film from documentary to animation and live action, however, we like to champion strong directorial visions and have a strong emphasis on storytelling and narrative.

The event has been designed in order to help project independent filmmakers' careers and as such we encourage you to invite as many friends, family and industry professionals to see your work play live.

The successful films will also be able to use this screening as a way of propelling their film into a more extensive festival strategies with the help of the attention and buzz created by Hornet Film Festival

Awards & Prizes

AWARDS AND PRIZES

All films selected will be given an (official selection) laurel.

After the audience vote for (Best Film) of the night the following awards will be given.

1st prize= (best film- laurel from Hornet festival)
plus, a prize awarded in person tbc.

2nd prize= (2nd place - laurel from hornet festival)

3rd place= (3rd place - laurel from hornet festival)

Rules & Terms

RULES/ TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All films should be 20mins or less (including credits)

Hornet film festival is an international festival open to filmmakers from the UK and around the globe.

All films should be in the English language or feature English subtitles (unless dialogue is not required for a full comprehension of the films content)

We ask that all films submitted are willing to submit additional material such as posters, log lines and film excerpts as a way of allowing our festival organisers to use them for mutual promotion.

Hornet film festival does not require the premier status of the films submitted and any filmmakers that submit their film are open to entering other festival selection processes during or after the event.

London based filmmakers are entitled to 3 complementary tickets to the event. This can be received through proof of address sent to hornetproductions@hotmail.com

No explicit or hateful material

Hornet film festival will endeavour to watch all films submitted; therefore, all feedback categories may be delayed and receive written feedback after the festival screenings.

Students are entitled to a discount code subject to proof of course and institution via hornetproductions@hotmail.com

Entry fees are non-refundable based on the stipulations provided in this section.

By submitting the film, you as the filmmakers acknowledge all rights for the material such as image, music and score and submit these rights over to Hornet film festival for the purpose of the screening.

All films selected to be screened will receive a selection laurel and play at the festival screening.

Some honourable mentions will be acknowledged at the screening but will not receive laurels.

Rules and terms of Hornet film festival are subject to change at the discretion of the organisers and our partners.

Hornet film festival reserves the right to cancel a screening due to unforeseen circumstances but will always endeavour to produce another date to replace it.

Films cannot be withdrawn more than a week after their submission date. (unless at the discretion of the festival organisers)

By submitting you agree to all terms and conditions

Notes:

The voting system for the event works on the basis of one vote per person in the audience. This means that anyone in the audience can vote for a film they made or worked on. This is to encourage filmmakers to invite people to the event as an incentive that they will be able to attract more votes to their film but will also benefit the event and the fellow filmmakers screening at the event as it creates a bigger platform for our work.

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  • T Sheldon

    It was an honour to be chosen by Hornet and then voted by the audience to take first place for Bright Like The Sun! We all had a wonderful time and the organisers were really helpful and mindful with the filmmakers. We really wish Hornet a great success next season.

    April 2024
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