We are Bi-monthly film festival with a difference.
Although we stay open for 10 months every block of two months we will have block winners and Runner up's of that block, there will be 5 blocks and the winners of each block will go through to our live Annual final.
So basically you can Win our bi monthly block and then compete to be an overall Grand master Winner at no extra cost.
We will notify all official entries at the end of each block and all winners a few days later via email
PLEASE NOTE - OFFICIAL ENTRY DOES NOT MEAN YOUR FILM WILL BE SCREENED
WE WILL ONLY BE SHOWING THE OVERALL WINNING FILMS ON THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT

We will be screening all WINNERS films on the finals night in Harrogate.
You can submit as many films as you want and re-enter as many times as you want.

Get ready for the biggest and best festival right from the heart or Yorkshire Uk.

Live event will be Saturday December 7th, 2024 -Charlies Saloon Bar, Otley road , Harrogate

There will be certificates and trophies as well as sponsorship prizes for our annual winners.
There will be certificates and laurels for our monthly winners and 2nd place.
We occasionally award an Honourable Mention to certain work that finished outside the top 2 but we feel still had something special.
We will be doing separate awards for editors, cinematography, directors, producers, actors etc.
Winners on the night of the Live event will receive their awards in person, in the event you can not make it we will still not charge you for your award however we will require a shipping fee.

****PRIZE UPDATE **** We have just managed to secure an absolutely incredible prize from one of our new sponsors.
This will be for our screenplay entries, the overall annual winner of our Feature screenplay and Short screenplay categories will win a luxury 3 night stay at our sponsors Writers retreat right in the heart of Yorkshire UK.

What's included in your Writers' Retreat UK retreat:

For our untutored retreats, we offer mentoring with an industry professional to support you through your writing time with us.

All meals are included (and some wine).

Breakfast and lunch are served as a buffet. Breakfast is between 8am and 9.00am, with lunch usually around 12.30pm.

Dinner is served as a sit-down, 2 course supper in the dining room. Writing can be a lonely process so evening dinner is a great opportunity for all of our writers to get together and socialise.

Tea and coffee are on the go all day, along with cake, biscuits and snacks to keep the creative juices flowing.

We also offer a home-baked cream tea around 4pm to fuel your writing until evening dinner
Transfers included from local public transport links.

Writing pads and pens will be available, although we understand that most writers prefer to use their own.

We have spare laptops - just in case! If you use one of our laptops, we'll give you a memory stick to take your work home with you.

Space to write in your room, in privacy.

Comfortable writing room, where you can work in the company of other writers.
Access to a number of writing resources, including a library of writing books.

This prize is worth over £800 per winner

(we also offer 10% off to all our block winners )

*****UPDATE*****

We have now secured a new sponsor 'JACKED IN' a professional film reviewer, we will be offering all film Grand Final winners a free film review which will be published on their website, runner up and 3rd place will be offered discounted reviews.
We also offer Film and Script reviews at a small charge for every single entry


Best short Film
Best Comedy Short
Best Horror Short
Best Student Short
Best Feature
Best TV/Web Episode
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Short Screenplay
Best Feature Screenplay
Best First Time Filmmaker
Best First Time Screenplay Writer

Other awards to be selected by the judges:

Best Actor M/F
Best comedy actor M/F
Best Actor Ensemble
Best Director
Best Producer
Best Editor
Best Original Score
Best Cinematographer

Films and scripts can be from any year.
If unsuccessful one block you can still re-enter the same project in another block.
You can enter as many projects each block or over the year as you like.
Currently we do not offer feedback on any projects or decisions made regarding judging.
All films must be in English or have English subtitles available.
All scripts must be in English.

IN THE EVENT THAT THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH ENTRIES FOR A CERTAIN CATEGORY IN ONE BLOCK YOUR ENTRY WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO IN TO THE NEXT BLOCK UNTIL THERE ARE ENOUGH ENTRIES FOR YOU TO COMPETE
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Overall Rating
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Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Great festival run by filmmakers who understand how to add value to a fest. I wasn't able to attend in-person, but this team always puts on a great awards night.

    As a screenwriter, they offer a really cool prize package that includes a writer's retreat. I didn't win, but was honored to be a Grand Finalist and if their first year was any indication, the festival will be on my radar for future projects.

    February 2024
  • Ross Cawton

    Thank you so much to the White Rose team for selecting our comedy short and awarding us with a nomination! This has been a brilliant experience and we cannot wait to submit to this festival again in the future! Highly recommend this festival! Thank you again!

    January 2024
  • Jade Walsh

    Fantastic festival, communication throughout was amazing. I couldn’t make it to the actual awards night but I was kept well informed and it looks like everyone had a great time! It was a honour to win ‘Best Feature Screenplay’ and I will definitely enter again in the future! Thank you so much!

    January 2024
  • Philip Martin

    Spot on night with a fabulous and welcoming host.
    Nice little venue, packed to the brim with some great people for networking as well. Velton took the time to go around everyone and overall a top night.

    January 2024
  • Kurt Sear

    Thanks for selecting Misdirection for best student film. The award ceremony was great, films were fab, hosts were friendly and the trophy was ace! Hope to submit again next year!!

    December 2023