A Festival of Filmmakers for Filmmakers & Film lovers -
Swindon IFF - Film@Swinge (Swindon Fringe) will run 5 days, back to back this coming year again at our home venue Swindon MECA,
We'll be based on the Balcony of the legendary MECA in the Heart of the town Centre Culture & Entertainment district.
We are pleased to be partnering with MECA again an Old Regent and Gaumont Cinema and Rudi's Bar and Kitchen next door an Art Deco Bar and meeting place.
The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) the largest provider of Film and Television training for young people in the UK has generously Sponsored our Best Youth Film (under 18), which is open to all young filmmakers and youth groups / Schools internationally.
For Swindon and District Film makers and our World twinned towns and cities (Salzgitter in Germany, Ocotal in Nicaragua, Torun in Poland and Disney World Florida!) entry is free however -
ALL are welcome.
We have several categories and awards all for 1 entry fee!
For Voucher Discount code (Fee waiver) contact Organisers with image of I.D. / Driving licence with address clearly visible.
Initially proudly part of Swindon Fringe (a live performance event run over a week at many venues, now in its 8th year), we are now a sister event running separately but linked.
Discounts are available for previous entrants and we try to keep our fees low, including one entry fee that enters films to all relevant Awards. Over the past few years we have helped many Filmmakers from Countries in International sanctions and yet other filmmakers from the same countries have found ways to enter and pay. We can no longer afford to do so, please do NOT ask for a fee waiver.
Best Feature Film (50 minutes & over)
Best micro Short (under 3 minutes)
Best Short Film (under 20 - 49 minutes)
Best Drama
Best Documentary
Best Comedy
Best Animation
Best Music Video
Best Youth film (under 18) sponsored by PQA
Best Student Film
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Post Production.
Best Cinematography
Best Sound design
Best score
Best Production Design
Best Costume Design
Best Make Up & Hair Design
Best Actor (Gender Neutral)
Best Youth Actor
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Film made in Swindon.
Festival Favourite Film
Highly Commended / Special Mention