The Link International Film Festival is a competitive global cultural event showcasing a diverse range of films to inspire filmmakers and captivate audiences worldwide. It acts as a dynamic platform for cultural expression and exchange, bringing people together through shared ideas and values. By presenting diverse perspectives from around the globe, the festival fosters intercultural understanding, nurtures compassion, and builds a sense of camaraderie that transcends cultural differences.

Awards & Prizes

Link International Film Festival selects and honours films in short form categories, live action and animation.

• Best International Short Film
• Best UK Short Film
• Best Western Europe Short Film
• Best Eastern Europe Short Film
• Best North American Short Film
• Best Latin America Short Film
• Best Oceania Short Film
• Best Caribbean Short Film
• Best African Short Film
• Best Middle East Short Film
• Best Asian Short Film
• Best Animated Short Film

Rules & Terms

SHORT FILMS ONLY

• Live-action or Animation
• Documentary films NOT ACCEPTED
• 20 minutes or shorter

THE SELECTION AND AWARDS PROCESS

Films submitted to Link International Film Festival are judged on their artistic merit and technical quality. Each submitted film goes through a careful judging process.

SUBMISSIONS

Please read carefully the Submission points and proceed accordingly.

• Submissions must be in Full HD (1920 x 1980) or HDV (1280 x 720)
• All submitted films should be not more than 2 years old by Aug 2024.
• All films must have English subtitles (.SRT) or burned.
• We accept films that have been shown at other festivals.
• We cannot accept films made by anyone connected with the festival committee or
members of the staff.
• The judging panel is entirely independent of the festival committee and their
decision is final.
• The festival reserves the right to use brief clips, 10% or shorter, from the selected
films to promote the festival on media and other related promotions.
• Entrants shall inform the festival of any changes to contact details.
• Submit via https://filmfreeway.com
• Send us a downloadable link such as www.dropbox.com or any similar longer
period files.

WHAT TO SEND?

Please send the following when your film has been selected and you have been notified:

• Downloadable link of your movie
• Movie Trailer or a Movie Clip
• Film synopsis
• Director’s info: Biography and a picture
• At least three high quality film images
• High quality movie poster

THE AGREEMENT

•. Submission to Link International Film Festival constitutes agreement to all Rules &
Terms contained in this page and your consent that your film be considered for any
awards that may be given at the Festival.
• Submission also certifies that all film and music rights and clearances have been
obtained.
• By submitting, you agree not to withdraw your film from Link International Film
Festival after the film has been accepted.

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  • Alan Hamwan


    Thank you, LIFF team. It was an honour to be part of such a fantastic film festival, which was a lovely experience with friendly communication and promptness. The well-organised and smooth technical handling was truly impressive. I hope that the film festival will constantly develop.

    January 2025
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  • Manju Subberwal

    I was thrilled to have my short film COLORS officially selected for the Link International Film Festival. The festival's dedication to connecting creative voices from around the world is truly inspiring. It provides an excellent platform for filmmakers to showcase their work and engage with a diverse audience. Thanks

    December 2024
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  • Chichester Filmmakers

    link is a great little film festival. Alas no physical screening this year, but wonderful for The Barn to have won Best UK Short Film 2024.
    Thank you :-)

    December 2024
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  • Gianluca Fratellini

    I didn't have any news from them

    December 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Hello Gianluca,

    I apologize for our inability to respond to your message on Messenger at the earliest opportunity. We have encountered a technical problem, and as you may have guessed, Facebook's response time in resolving such issues is quite slow.

    Nevertheless, I would like to seize this moment to offer my congratulations on the selection of your film, "Life in Smoke," for the final Link IFF Official Selection. It's an outstanding achievement, and I noticed that you have proudly showcased it on your website.

    Best regards,
    The Selection Team
    Link IFF

  • Amirhossein Makouei

    One of the perfect Film Festival in United Kingdom, I have been in this festival with THE DARK MIDNIGHT in Official Selection. I wish you the best of Luck.

    December 2023
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