Little Venice Film Festival – Terms and Conditions
About Little Venice Film Festival
The Little Venice Film Festival (LVFF) is a Community Interest Company established to champion inclusivity and accessibility in cinema.
As part of our core aims, all films screened during the festival should be accessible to Deaf audiences. If selected, we also welcome films that include or can include audio description on DCP.
The Festival will take place from October 22nd to October 28th, 2026.
SUBMISSIONS PROCESS
Digital submissions only. All films must be viewable as online screeners.
Due to the volume of entries, we are unable to provide individualised feedback. Not all submissions will be selected.
Filmmakers will be notified of their submission status no later than October 5th, 2026.
The festival reserves the right to amend deadlines and close submissions earlier than specified at its discretion.
All submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis by a team of programmers. Final selections will be confirmed shortly after the submission deadline.
Prior to submission, all rights, approvals, and permissions must be secured. By submitting, applicants confirm they hold all necessary rights. LVFF CIC disclaims liability for copyright infringement. Submission fees are non-refundable.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Films must be submitted by midnight (BST) on September 25th, 2026. All submissions are final. Early submission discounts may apply.
All submission payments must be made via FilmFreeway. No refunds will be issued.
We aim to remove financial barriers. If you are experiencing hardship, please contact team@littlevenicefilmfestival.org to request a fee waiver or concession. Decisions are made at our discretion in exceptional circumstances.
Premieres are not required. Films available online are eligible.
For competitive categories, films must have been completed after January 1st, 2025.
Student Showcase entrants must provide proof of student status (current or graduated within the past year).
Films of all genres and durations are accepted.
Under 45 minutes: Short
45 minutes or over: Feature
One entry fee per category. Films may be entered into multiple categories, with a separate fee for each.
SELECTED FILMS
Selected films must provide either: a Digital Cinema Package (DCP), or a high-resolution digital screening file (e.g. ProRes, DNxHD, or equivalent broadcast-quality format).
The festival will provide full technical specifications upon selection. While a DCP is preferred for theatrical exhibition, the Little Venice Film Festival is committed to accessibility and inclusivity, and will accept high-quality digital files to ensure no financial barriers to participation.
LVFF may offer guidance or advice to selected filmmakers regarding DCP creation where required.
In line with LVFF’s commitment to accessibility, all selected films must include subtitles or closed captions for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. Filmmakers are strongly encouraged to provide Audio Description (AD).
LVFF does not pay screening fees for submitted or selected films.
By submitting, filmmakers agree that their work may be considered for all festival exhibition formats (theatrical and/or digital), subject to consent.
Films without BBFC certification will be classified as 18+ for festival screening purposes.
Films may not be withdrawn from the programme after official selection.
LVFF is a competitive festival. All officially selected films are eligible for awards.
Selected filmmakers must provide:
A publicity kit including:
- A 150-word English synopsis
- Six high-resolution stills
- A trailer (with English subtitles if not in English)
- A screening copy of the film
By supplying these materials, you grant LVFF permission to use them for promotional and marketing purposes for the 2026 festival.
LVFF reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who fails to comply with these rules.
Awards will be presented at the LVFF Awards Ceremony on October 28th, 2026. Nominees will be informed in advance; winners will not be.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact:
team@littlevenicefilmfestival.org
