We are overjoyed to announce the inaugural Tees Valley International Film Festival. For the first time we will bring the people of the Tees Valley together to showcase the finest short films from around the globe and also to celebrate film, and all areas of the craft of film making, to both entertain and inspire enthusiasts and creatives across the region.
Featuring industry professional guests and film making workshops, the Tees Valley International Film Festival will be held at the renowned ARC Stockton Arts Centre from 27th until 29th October 2022. The state of the art cinema facility, spacious performance spaces, purpose built workshop rooms and stylish hospitality areas make this the perfect marriage between event and venue.

Awards & Prizes

Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Horror/Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Best Documentary
Best North East Film (Parmo D’Or)
Best First Time Film
Best Student Film
Best LGBTQ+ Film
Best Animation
Best Music Video
Best Film Shot on Smart Phone

Rules & Terms

Films must’ve been made within two years of the festival date.
Films must be not more than thirty minutes in duration
Documentaries must not be more than 100 minutes in duration
Films shot with a phone must’ve been filmed, edited and produced entirely on a smart phone.
Best North East Film entires must be made by a person or group who currently live in the North East of England.