Founded in 2020, the Film Files Club is a London-based collective supporting young and emerging filmmakers.

We organise events, Q&As, workshops, and talks with industry-leading professionals and organisations to help young creatives learn about the film industry and expand their network.

https://www.filmfilesclub.co.uk/

The First Edition of the Film Files Club x perediza Short Film Festival invites emerging filmmakers to explore the blurred lines between film, art, and life, while celebrating the ambiguity and complexity that define the "grey" areas of creative expression and human experience.

The term "Grey Area" carries a dual meaning:

*It represents the liminal space where film, art, and life intersect, challenging traditional boundaries and genres
*It acknowledges the mental and creative space where emerging filmmakers often find themselves - a place of uncertainty, yet ripe with potential

We aim to foster a nuanced conversation on identity, societal pressures, and humanity's complex relationship with the environment. By embracing the grey areas, we seek to uncover the richness found in uncertainty and the beauty that coexists with complexity.

Submission Categories:
Echoing the structure of perediza magazine, we accept submissions in four categories:

*Climate Change: films in this category explore human vulnerability in nature, environmental impacts, and sustainability
*Style: films in this category examine fashion, adornment, and their cultural significance
*Art: films in this category investigate the intersections of various art forms, cultural influences, and artistic expression
*Life: films in this category reflect on personal experiences, relationships, and societal pressures

We invite you to share your vision and contribute to a collective exploration of the nuanced, complex, and beautifully ambiguous aspects of cinema and life.

Awards & Prizes

— SOCIALS & NEWSLETTER —

If selected by the audience, your project will be posted on our Instagram account and featured in our Newsletter.

Rules & Terms

— SELECTION CRITERIA —

You will be notified on the status of your submission, however, at this time we are unable to offer feedback.

We encourage you to share work with us prior to its release, however, we do not accept works-in-progress, trailers, or projects with a runtime that exceeds 20 minutes in length.

— SELECTION REQUIREMENTS —

*all films must be submitted by either the Director or the Producer (these can be the same person)
*all films must be already out of the festival circuit or have been submitted to festivals that allow public screenings
*all films must be no longer than 20 minutes
*all films must be in English or must have English subtitles
*all films must be captioned or provide captions files

— FAQs —

* Q: Why is there a submission fee of £10? A: The fee helps cover the cost of the time and effort our curators spend reviewing submissions and organising the event.
* Q: Who can submit a film? A: Films must be submitted by either the Director or the Producer (these can be the same person).
* Q: Are there any restrictions on the films? A: Yes, all films must be no longer than 20 minutes, be in English or have English subtitles, and must be captioned or provide captions files.
* Q: Can I submit a film that is still in the festival circuit? A: No, all films must be out of the festival circuit or have been submitted to festivals that allow public screenings.
* Q: When will the festival take place? A: The festival will happen in January 2025 (exact date TBC).