A new micro short film festival with screenings alongside a film premier.

Filmmakers will have the opportunity to have their work seen on the big screen at the Corn Exchange Newbury as part of the inaugural Newbury 5-Minute Film Festival.

Selected short films will be screened to a live audience of up to 400 attendees on the same evening as the premiere of Hearts in Colombo, the new feature film from local production company Unknown Brand Productions.

Whether you're an experienced filmmaker, student creator, first-time director, or passionate storyteller — N5FF is designed to celebrate local creativity and give your work the cinematic stage it deserves.

The top three films will be screened at the premiere event. The winning film will be announced at the end of the evening, with prizes presented to the winner and both runners-up.

Maximum 5 minutes runtime.
Family-friendly / PG-rated content suitable for a general audience
A connection to Berkshire — location, themes, cast, crew, or personal link