LOCO London Comedy Film Festival is back with its usual great line-up of funny films and brilliant events for 2025. We are still the UK's only international festival dedicated exclusively to comedy films. At LOCO, we're continuing to work hard to discover, develop, and screen the world's most original comedy films. In 2025, we are collaborating again with Picturehouse - this time at the historic Ritzy Picturehouse in Brixton - to bring the capital a riotous four days of side-splitting, mind-expanding cinema.

Featuring independent British premieres, comedy shorts, star-studded anniversary screenings, expert panels, highly-rated training sessions, workshops and networking events, there is something to delight all comedy aficionados and creators. It may even be where you find your next gang of collaborators.

We are delighted to announce that as of this very minute we are accepting short film submissions for our 2025 festival. LOCO is a BAFTA-qualifying film festival for shorts - which means that all short films which screen at LOCO are now eligible to enter the BAFTA Awards if they have screened at one other festival from Section B. This is the perfect place to get your work in front of an audience and to excite the interest of industry experts. We would love to receive any film that is twenty minutes or less, has never been shown at a LOCO festival before, and can make us laugh.

Awards & Prizes

The LOCO Awards
LOCO Award for Best Short (up to 20 minutes)
LOCO Award for Best Short Short (up to 4 mins)
LOCO Award for Best Short Short Short (up to 2 mins)
LOCO Award for Best Script
LOCO Award for Best Performance

Rules & Terms

Eligibility

1. All films must have been created by filmmakers based in the UK or Ireland.

2. To be eligible for the regular shorts programme, films must have a maximum running time of 20 mins.

3. To be eligible for the Short Shorts programme, films must have a maximum running time of 4 minutes.

4. To be eligible for the Short Short Shorts programme, films must have a maximum running time of 2 minutes.

5. The primary contact for each submission must have obtained necessary permissions for the inclusion of copyrighted music, images and other material within the film. By completing this submission, the applicant confirms that they possess all rights necessary for the screening of the submitted film at this film festival.

6. If the original language of the film is not English, the preview and screening copy must be accurately subtitled in English.

7. All films submitted to the festival must be available for screening at the LOCO London Comedy Film Festival in May 2025 (exact dates tbc.)

8. All submitting filmmakers must complete their submission and provide the correct payment (£20) through FilmFreeway or the submission will not be considered.

9. The final selection of all films and their placement in the programme is the responsibility of LOCO programmers and their decision is final.

10. Due to the large number of submissions we are regrettably unable to offer feedback on individual films or unsuccessful entries.

11. All filmmakers will be notified as to whether their film has been selected, by 31 March 2025.

12. If selected for screening as part of the festival the filmmaker will need to provide a screening copy of their film by a deadline given at the time of notification. Screening formats tbc.

13. Where there is a cost for print transport, the cost of dispatching the screening copy to LOCO will be paid by the sender. The cost of returning the screening copy from the festival will be paid by LOCO.

14. It is the responsibility of the owner of the screening copy to ensure adequate insurance coverage for both inward and outward shipment as well as the time it is in LOCO’s possession. Neither LOCO nor Picturehouse is responsible for any loss or damage to the screening copy whilst it is in their possession.

15. By completing the submission the applicant allows the reproduction of stills and film clips (under 1min) for LOCO publications, promotions, press and TV screening.

16. Additional promotional materials such as press packs are not necessary at this stage and should not be included.

17. By completing the submission you agree to LOCO contacting you regarding the status of the submission and with additional relevant information to the submission process. If your film is accepted to the festival, LOCO will request any materials and information required and keep you informed so that we can produce a successful screening.

18. By completing the submission you agree to the terms and conditions in this document. Failure to comply with these terms and conditions may result in the submission being disqualified.

19. The entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

20. These terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

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  • Nick Flügge

    If you have a comedy short, there's no better place then LOCO to try get screened. A brilliant line up and brilliant people. Brilliantly organised, and the cinema is amazing - Ritzy Brixton. It's not easy getting your film in but worth trying. The creme de la creme of comedy film festivals.

    May 2025
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  • Ross Cawton

    A huge thank you to Roy, Benedict, Lily and the rest of the amazing LOCO team for making us feel so welcome at the festival! The whole experience was absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for screening our film 'Do You Want To'! It was an honour to be a part of the programme this year! If you have a comedy film, then I highly recommend you submit to this festival! 5*

    May 2025
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  • Rhydian Lewis

    Fabulous festival, and a very friendly team! Thanks for having us!

    May 2025
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  • David Yorke

    A fantastic festival with a cracking line up of films. Thanks again for screening my film Nervous Ellie.

    May 2025
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  • Alun Morgan

    A top class festival at The Ritzy Picturehouse, Brixton. Every screen was full and the organisers are amazing. If you have a funny film, there is no better festival in the UK. I will definitely be back!

    May 2025
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