Super Shorts Hackney is a new bi-monthly short film night for lovers of the short film medium in the heart of Hackney, London's vibrant cultural quarter.

We are a film festival run by filmmakers for filmmakers and lovers of short films.

Our next event will showcase some of the best short films around to our lively audience.

We're seeking short films in any genre to give short filmmakers the exposure they deserve.

Selected filmmakers will be invited to attend the event in person although this is not a requirement.

This is an in person event at the wonderful 'The Others' venue in stoke Newington, Hackney.

Best Film (audience award - bi-monthly)
Best Film (annual award)

RULES AND TERMS

1) Submission Eligibility:
- Films should be no longer than 25 minutes in duration

- Foreign language films should be subtitled in English (the costs of which are to be covered by the applicant)

- All rights, permissions and clearances must be obtained prior to submission and applicants must ensure that they have the right to submit the work with regard to third parties connected with the production of the film in question. By entering your work, you agree to the submission rules. Super Shorts Hackney assumes no responsibility for violation of copyright law and submission fees will not be refunded.

2) Fees and waivers
- Your fee covers some of the administrative costs associated with managing submissions.

- Please note that submission fees will not be refunded.

3) Submission
- All films must be submitted via a secure online screener through FilmFreeway

4) Selection
- Selection will be carried out by the Super Shorts Hackney programming team. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection process and the decision of the Festival Director is final. We do not to offer individual feedback or enter into any discussion about your work.

- All successful submissions will be notified by the notification date. We will need to reach you around that date so that we can confirm your film's inclusion in the Festival programme.

- All successful submissions will be listed on our website when the full programme is announced.

- We may from time to time delay the screening of a film to the following month's programme due to time limitations. Filmmakers will always be informed where this happens.

- We may from time to time choose to screen your film at one of our sister events if we think the film is appropriate for that venue and audience. Filmmakers will always be informed and have the right to decline permission.

- Please do send press materials with your submission.

- Please note that only successful applicants will be notified.

5) Festival Screenings and Scheduling

- All screenings during the Festival period will take place at the discretion of the Festival. We reserve the right to make changes to the advertised schedule at any time for any reason and will not accept liability for any costs incurred as a result of such changes.

- You must not withdraw your film from the Super Shorts Hackney programme after its selection/participation has been confirmed.

- The film must be available to screen in an electronic HD format (H.264 encoding).

- Super Shorts Hackney is not able to cover the costs of any format transfers or subtitling.

- The HD electronic file of selected films must be received by the Festival at least 1 week before the start of the Festival.

Overall Rating
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Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Javier Perea

    Agradecer al festival la selección del cortometraje DRONISIO - Memorias de un Juguete Roto. Muy buena y agradable comunicación. Os deseo muchos años fantásticos.

    June 2025
  • Malachi Dymond

    This was my first film festival as a director and I can honestly say it was an amazing experience. Davin and the rest of the Super Shorts Hackney team were very communicative in the lead up to the festival and what I needed to send on my behalf.

    I highly recommend any filmmaker getting their start to submit to Super Shorts Hackney. You won't regret it.

    April 2025
  • Ewa Habdas

    Fantastic night. Amazing films. Great venue. Great to talk to fellow filmmakers. Fantastic and passionate hosts. I will definitely submit again and also cannot wait to attend the next one :)

    April 2025
  • A well curated event for cinephiles, held in a very cosy venue.

    October 2024
  • Natalie Lauren

    A fantastic night of short film! It was a honour to screen our film alongside a really well curated and varied line up. The informal and relaxed atmosphere was perfect for what we wanted, and it provided a fantastic opportunity for the cast and crew to see and celebrate the film we made, amongst other London-based filmmakers.

    August 2024