CALL FOR ENTRIES

Once again we are accepting entries into the eighth Romford Film Festival.

In 2024 our IMDb qualifying festival will run a full four day event over multiple screens that will culminate with 20 awards being presented to filmmakers from across the world. Our screens vary in size from 120 seats to 350, in a purpose built mulitiplex. The event is held in the third largest retail district in London, at Premiere Cinemas on the third floor of the Mercury Shopping Centre.

Romford 2024 will again be showing over 180 features and shorts from 23rd of May to 29th May with the red carpet Romford Film Festival Award ceremony on the Wednesday evening 29th May.

We look forward to seeing your work and wish you the very best of luck.

Awards & Prizes

FEATURE FILM AWARD

DOCUMENTARY FILM AWARD

SHORT FILM AWARD

BEST LOCAL FILM AWARD

BEST DIRECTOR AWARD

BEST SCREENPLAY AWARD

BEST ACTOR AWARD

BEST ACTRESS AWARD

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR AWARD

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS AWARD

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD

BEST SCORE AWARD

JURY PRIZES

All awards won or nominated will be listed on the project and individuals IMDb page.

Rules & Terms

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

The festival operates a no waiver policy.

Incomplete films can be submitted for consideration, however any content submitted must be supplied by 31st March 2024 in its completed form or films will be removed from schedules.

Any film not presented in English must come with English subtitles.

There is no exclusion for films that have been featured at other film festivals, films currently available on streaming services may also be included.

We do not pay revenue shares to screen your film, if you submit your film don't ask for it the responce may only hurt your feelings.

Filmmakers travelling from oversees are not paid for attending, Romford Film Festival prides itself on its Not For Profit status. However if filmmakers choose to attend, they will receive free festival tickets, be considered for awards (as will any submission) and will be part of a Q&A at the end of their film which is recorded, displayed on social media channels and sent to associated press.

Any film submitted cannot withdraw for any circumstances once the film has been selected and you have accepted the screening.

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  • Thomas Loone

    A truly brilliant festival. My short film, ‘Critically Acclaimed’ screened here in 2023 and was its first in-person showing. The sheer effort that was put into making this festival feel like an event was truly impressive. Official Merchandise, a recorded Q&A after my film had shown, and a very welcoming, friendly atmosphere. With great communication throughout from the organisers, if you’re thinking of submitting here, I highly recommend it-and if you do get in, you’ll definitely be networking with some fabulous creatives, and most importantly, seeing great independent movies!

    June 2023
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  • Anne Kraft

    Such a fantastic festival!! I totally recommend it, the whole team is fabulous and takes such good care of the filmmakers and the whole organization is so well done, professional and friendly. Thank you for this amazing festival!!

    June 2023
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  • Alasdair Mackay

    What an incredible event! Spencer and the team completely out did themselves with every session so well planned. The networking events and workshops were great and even the greenest film maker was treated like a star. We'll be returning to this festival even as punter if we've not got a film to submit.

    January 2023
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  • Dympna Jardine

    What an awesome festival. Spencer, Bradley, Louise and the whole team really care about independent filmmaking. Their support and enthusiasm is outstanding. It was brilliant to have my film Wool recognised by a special commendation and three nominations. I loved that a good amount of time was given to networking and insightful Q&As.

    August 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback, we look forward to seeing what’s next.

  • Kemal Yildirim

    Thank you Romford for selecting my film Wastelands. Such a great festival. Very well run and a really warm atmosphere.

    August 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for your comments sir!