🎬 Welcome to the London Women's Film Festival - Where Creativity Meets Empowerment! 🎥

Join us for an electrifying celebration of women in cinema as we bring together the finest talents from around the globe. Set against the vibrant backdrop of London, our online film festival and screenplay contest are poised to ignite your passion for storytelling and propel your cinematic journey to new heights.

At the London Women's Film Festival, we champion the visionaries, the dreamers, and the trailblazers. We proudly stand behind women filmmakers, actors, writers, and all those who are actively shaping the landscape of cinema. Our platform is not just about showcasing films; it's about amplifying voices, fostering diversity, and nurturing talent.
But that's not all! Our screenplay contest offers aspiring writers the opportunity to showcase their storytelling prowess and gain recognition on a global stage. With expert judging panels and invaluable feedback, we're committed to nurturing the next generation of cinematic visionaries. So, whether you're a filmmaker, film enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the art of storytelling, the London Women's Film Festival invites you to be part of something truly extraordinary!

Rules & Terms

London Women's Film Festival - Rules and Terms

Eligibility: The London Women's Film Festival welcomes submissions from filmmakers and writers of all genders. Short films in the form of narrative, documentary, experimental or animated films, music videos, web/TV series/pilots, and short scripts are eligible for submission.

Language Requirement: All films must have English subtitles, unless the spoken language is English. Scripts must be submitted in English.

Promotional Use: By submitting their films, participants agree to allow the London Women's Film Festival to use excerpts of their work for promotional purposes, including but not limited to trailers, social media posts, and festival marketing materials.

Content Guidelines: The London Women's Film Festival does not accept films containing hate speech, extremist or propaganda content. Films with poor production standards, amateur videos, or those lacking subtitles will not be considered for inclusion.

Submission Deadline: All submissions must be received by the specified deadline. Late entries may not be considered for selection.

Originality: Participants must ensure that their submissions are original works and do not infringe upon any copyright or intellectual property rights.

Selection Process: Films will be selected for inclusion in the festival based on criteria including but not limited to artistic merit, storytelling, technical proficiency, and thematic relevance.

Notification: Participants will be notified of the selection status of their submissions via email by the festival organizers.

Disqualification: The festival reserves the right to disqualify any submission that violates the rules and terms outlined herein or fails to meet the festival's standards of quality and content.

Decisions: All decisions made by the festival organizers regarding film selection, awards, and disqualifications are final and binding.

Submission Fees: A non-refundable submission fee is required for each entry. Details regarding submission fees and payment methods can be found on the festival's official website.
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  • Magui Bravi

    Thanks so much London Women Film festival. We won to best actress feature film ! we are so happy! thank you for your support to women in the industry. Magui Bravi (HOTLINE movie)

    July 2026
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  • Victoria Bugbee

    It is an honor to have our film "Out of State-A Gothic Romance" in London Women Film Festival. Thrilled that the film won Best Actors and Actresses. Our ensemble cast include Sarah Moliski, Caroline Winterson, James Nester, A Ryder Turner, Lynne Goldberg, Tess Warren, Matthew Brueckner, Dave Scheffler, Peter H Bugbee and Paola Tawa. Thanks so much and wish I had been able to attend. Victoria Bugbee Co-Writer Director, Producer

    June 2026
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  • Reva Zane

    Great support from this festival! Looking forward to sharing more projects with London Women Film!!!!

    June 2026
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  • Natasha Dean

    So grateful and honored to have been invited to submit to the festival, and for the Best actress award. It means everything! <3 Thank you!

    June 2026
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  • Valerie Complex

    Thank you to the London Women Film Festival for giving me my first Laurel in the first festival I’ve applied to, with the first horror short film i’ve ever shot!!

    May 2026
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