The festival is non for profit and it aims to bring about interesting and thoughtful topics to the community as well as a bit of humor.

We run local workshops and a cultural exchange with independent filmmakers.

The festival will run for four days and it in we will have an assorted selection of different topics from all over the world, as well as shorts from local filmmakers and an exchange with international independent filmmakers.

The festival will happen in Lewes, which is in the South East of England. Lewes is well known for its political sway, we have many intellectuals living here, as well as journalists, artists, film makers, etc..

Awards & Prizes

Best UK Short Film (Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Experimental)
Best International Short Film (Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Experimental)

Rules & Terms

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Films must have been completed at least in 2022.

Films must be no more than 30 minutes in length – including credits. And for animations 15 minutes long maximum.

If selected, films must be available for projection in DCP.

All non-English language films must have English language subtitles. And for animation for children, they must be dubbed.

Submissions must be uploaded and submitted no later than the deadline date to qualify for the respective entry fees.

For Student entries, a copy of an official student ID or a letter from the school must be sent if selected as a semi-finalist before final selection.

If selected, a press kit must be provided. Digital press kits are required. -At least two (2) publicity stills from the film. Stills must be submitted by email (jpg, 300 dpi preferred, clearly labeled with film title--if multiple photos are sent, please label with film title & 1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc) to hello@makeitshort.co.uk
-Full production credits and director’s biography.
-Film synopsis – 50 words.
-30 second Trailer (if available)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Completed entry
Online screener
Entry fee