The English Riviera Film Festival is a celebration of film-making in the South West UK and internationally . The festival has developed from a one day event in 2015 to a International recognised Film Event . Our aim is to promote the English Riviera and the South West as a location where the film industry can do business and where there is already a wealth of talent in film-making . Plus to recognise - support film makers from around the world .
For our Sixth year we are very excited to be returning to the Brand new (opened Sept 2019) £17 Million Hi Tech and Digital Centre at South Devon College in Paignton for the main festival day and awards . With the screening taking place in the new state of the art Cinema in the college.
For our Sixth year we have expanded the awards to include for the first time this year Best Documentary Film and Best Makeup . Along side Best Film , Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress , Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Animated Film and the English Riviera Film Festival Award . With hand crafted Awards being made again by Our Glass in Cockington Torquay in Devon UK.
The 2020 festival is pleased to host the Fourth English Riviera Film Awards, with a judging panel comprising independent film and theatre producers and directors, Entries are welcomed from all film makers who have completed their films since January 2019 and all finalists will be screened during the principal Film Festival event online on Saturday November 28th 2020 .
Updated on October 28th 2020
We would like to inform you of some changes to the English Riviera Film Festival which was due to be held at South Devon College on 21st November 2020. Due to government restrictions, this event will now be held online, and further details will follow.
This is an exciting new time for us to team up with ER Film Festival to try a whole new digital experience for all our viewers to enjoy.
Previous Festivals have showcased Film Makers and ERFF Award winners from the Devon , Uk , Los Angeles , Canada , Italy , Netherlands and Japan . With film makers travelings from across the Uk and Europe to attend the Festival .
The 2019 Festival was the most successful yet with Sold Out Screenings and great audience feedback . We can’t wait to showcase talented Film Makers and Films from across the World in November 2020 .
Best Film
English Riviera Film Award*
Best Documentary Film
Best Animated Film
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best screenplay
Best Makeup
Audience Award **
* all awards open to Film Makers worldwide except the English Riviera Award which will recognise a Devon UK Film / Film Maker .
** Voted by the Audience on November 21st 2020 at Nominees Screening
Winning entries will receive a English Riviera Award
and Certificate of Winning . Plus will be featured on the Official website and social media.