CALL FOR ENTRIES

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

Listed by Screen Daily as one of the 50 UK Film Festivals you need to know in 2024 our IMDb qualifying festival will run a full five 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 2025 will again be showing over 180 features and shorts from 23rd of May to 27th May with the red carpet Romford Film Festival Award ceremony on the Tuesday evening 27th May.

For many filmmakers, Romford has become a festival you need to be at, because we strive to deliver ultimate value for them, each year a new selection of filmmakers join die hard attendees.

Romford Film Festival is part of the Association Of Independent Film Festivals, an organisation that celebrates indie filmmakers and respects their work, offering full transparency in its workings.

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

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.

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.

Overall Rating
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  • We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the festival, where each day showcased a diverse selection of films spanning various genres and originating from around the globe. The closing award ceremony perfectly complemented the festival's overall fantastic atmosphere. Without a doubt, I enthusiastically recommend attending this event, as it offers an excellent networking opportunity.

    Thanks for selecting our film "A Touch of Vengeance"

    August 2023
  • Rob Sharp

    Lovely team and great communication, although we couldn’t attend, the festival looked great and we were delighted to screen at Romford. Thank you so much for having us guys, we’ll definitely submit to you again with our next short 🥰

    July 2023
  • Clement Jochem

    Could only be there for one day, but the team was lovely and the people there were just great. Will definitely go again next year!

    July 2023
  • Angela Nesi & Anna Brook-Mitchell

    Friendly and welcoming with great communication throughout - thanks for having us!

    June 2023
  • THANKS FOR SCREENING MY FILM... AGAIN! 100% recommend.

    June 2023