🎬 PantherFest 2026 – A Celebration of Emerging Filmmakers 🎥
Starting in 2025, PantherFest is a brand-new short film festival devoted to giving a platform to low-budget and student filmmakers, offering a space to showcase, celebrate, and connect with other like-minded creatives.
In addition to supporting new filmmaking talent, PantherFest is proud to raise funds for a different charity each year, using creativity as a force for good.
More than just a screening event, PantherFest is a hub for networking, collaboration, and inspiration, helping filmmakers build lasting connections.
📍 The Empire Theatre, Halstead
🗓️ 16th May 2026
Submissions are now open!
You can submit your work here or via email at:freddiepenrose@pantherentertainment.co.uk
When submitting, please include:
•🎞️ Your short film
•📝 The screenplay
•🎨 The poster
🎥 Be seen. Be inspired. Be part of Panther Fest 2026!!
Tom Welham Award for Best Picture
Tom Welham Award for Director
Tom Welham Award for Cinematography
Tom Welham Award for Performance
Tom Welham Award for Screenplay
Tom Welham Award for Editing
