We are now IMDb approved
Our main goal is to Support Indie Film. Check out our social media pages to see how we help promote and showcase Indie Talent. Here are some words about our festival from Filmmakers.
"I'VE BEEN INVOLVED IN NEARLY 100 FESTIVALS, SMALL AND LARGE; YOU HAVE BEEN THE FIRST TO BE SO ON TOP OF THE WHOLE SOCIAL MEDIA THING. I THINK YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL FUTURE AHEAD" MICHAEL BAKER - FILMMAKER
"A LOT OF FESTIVALS COULD TAKE NOTES FROM YOU ON HOW TO RUN AN EVENT - HUGE KUDOS" TARYN HOUGH - FILMMAKER / ACTOR
"FOR A FESTIVAL YOU ARE GOING BEYOND THE EXPECTATIONS AND WE ARE REALLY GRATEFUL". SIDARTHA MURJANI FILMMAKER / ACTOR
"LET'S ALL HEAR IT FOR THE HB FILM FEST WHO ARE THE MOST SUPPORTIVE FESTIVAL DUDES I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING ASSOCIATED WITH". CAROLINE SPENCE - PRODUCER / SCREENWRITER
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"The mission of The HB Film Festival is to put independent cinema in the spotlight that both films and their makers deserve"
Unlike other film festivals we will not make any selections until the Final Deadline closes. This means every film that is submitted has got the same chance of being selected.
The HB Film Festival brings to Paisley, Scotland, a quality selection of both local and international shorts and feature movies coming from all over the world and aims to become a cultural gathering for film lovers and professionals, to support the creation of networks between filmmakers and the local communities and to initiate inspiring exchanges between filmmakers and professionals coming from different artistic disciplines."
As a three day event, we offer plenty of screening opportunities for low-budget filmmakers and indie films. As well as live screening there will be networking opportunities and free filmmaking advice from local filmmakers.
Previous Sponsors/ Partners include:
The Iris Cinema
SLX Productions
Indie Film Mag
Glasgow Film Alliance
Futurist Digital
Hybrid Films
Media Dog
Concept Consulting
Scare Scotland
Inverclyde TV
The HB Film Festival is the only Film Festival held in the Large Town of Paisley. If you are thinking about staying over, Paisley is the closest town to Glasgow Airport with only a 10min drive. The train from the City of Glasgow to Paisley is also only a 10min journey.
There's plenty of bars and nightlife in both Glasgow and Paisley to make your stay exciting and entertaining.
The HBFF is a Hewitt and Bryce event
Submit your film now to be in for the chance to win one of the following awards.
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best horror / sci-fi / comedy
Best Sound
Best Script / Story
Best Editing
Best score
Best cinematography
Best make up
Best Animation
Best Director
Best costume
Best male lead
Best female lead
Best music video
Best Scottish film