Second Daughter is a young female-led independent event for short films and music videos celebrating dark, female-centric narratives across all genres.

We are excited to invite submissions for the next edition! Our first event was sold out in October and we are so happy to return for a second event in April 2025.

This edition's theme is:

'𝔦 π”žπ”ͺ 𝔱π”₯𝔒 π”Ÿπ”’π”žπ”°π”± 𝔦 𝔴𝔬𝔯𝔰π”₯𝔦𝔭'

This is open to interpretation by filmmakers and creatives, but work could explore human/animal duality, vanity, self-indulgence, ferality, self-sabotage, power/reclamation of power, criminality - or anything else you believe could fit the brief! All works must have a female protagonist or female ensemble.

We champion female filmmakers but this event is open to everyone.

The live screening will take place on Friday 18th April at The Bath House in Hackney Wick, London, home to the first edition.

Following the screening there will be a talk with the filmmakers, then there’s plenty of time to chat and network, and grab a drink or some food at the bar, until close at midnight.

Our second edition is non-competitive.

- Submissions for this specific programme: close 4th April 6pm GMT.

- Your film must be under 15 minutes long and have been completed in the last 5 years.

- Premiere status is not necessary!

- The submission fee for this programme is Β£5, which will cover the fee of the submissions viewers and administrative and venue costs. If your film is selected, you and your team can attend for free - we will contact you for names.

- We cannot offer waiver codes at this time.

- All films must be completed, we cannot accept works in progress.

- We accept UK and international submissions.

- If your film is not in the English language, we will need English subtitles to accompany your film.

- If your film is selected for the screening, SD reserves the right to promote it in media campaigns and reproduce the film for internal and/or promotional use.

- If your film is submitted using the code but is not on the theme as outlined above, the film will be automatically rejected and you will not be refunded.