Short film festival for independent film makers. We are specifically looking to promote amateur, student, first time/new film makers & community drama groups.

Films will be screened at Royal Manor Theatre, 138A Fortuneswell, DT5 1LT every three months throughout the year.

This is a very informal film festival. You'll get feedback from judges and audience members in the bar after the screening.

COVID -19 UPDATE (26/8/2020)
Unfortunately the theatre remains closed for the time being, so this season's festival (September 2020) will be postponed until we can run a screening. The deadline has now been extended until the end of 2020 and we hope to be in a position to screen accepted films early in 2021. I've put a date in for the next festival (as you can't leave it blank) but this may change as we know more.

Awards & Prizes

This festival is for new and young film makers to screen their work and get some exposure. Feedback as judged by the audience on request. No cash prizes

Rules & Terms

Filmmakers should be independent film makers, new to film making, students, amateur groups, community groups looking for screening of their work.
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  • Dzon Connor

    Just wanted to express our gratitude about everything one more time. Great communication and feedback. You are doing a splendid job

    April 2020
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  • Andreia Solomon Burke

    The Isle of Portland Film Festival was a dream come true for a first time filmmaker like myself. Dan, the organiser of the festival is quite personable, great at communicating the process and was a pleasure to work with. I’m also thrilled with the exposure the festival has warranted.

    April 2020
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  • Moira Rowan

    Unfortunately we couldn't attend the screening of my short film 'Get Riel' from start to finish the organizers communicated well with us and were extremely helpful - looking forward to the screening in April of another of my films, it's a first for us to have 2 films selected, thank you so much

    December 2019
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  • Simple Idea Productions

    Inspite of selecting my film 'Never', it was not screened in the festival.

    December 2019
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    Response from festival:

    It was. It was screened in our winter 2019 festival.

  • James Allen

    This is a great little festival for getting your short film out to a different audience. Surprisingly busy for a small town and everybody is extremely friendly. Also the Isle of Portland is an intriguing and beautiful place!

    April 2019
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