Swindon Independent (International) Film Festival

A Festival of Filmmakers for Filmmakers & Film lovers 45 days, back to back this coming year again at our home venue Swindon MECA,
Due to extraordinary situations, our festival dates have had to change, our amazing hosts MECA are juggling postponed events and we have graciously assisted, this means we are now running Tuesday 18th - Friday 22nd July with the very best of Local and international films and of course our NCC night - Networking Canapés & Cocktails and Gala Awards Night.
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 9th 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 the one entry fee 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.