UVHFF returns for it's 10th year!

UVFF is a founder member of AIFF (Association of Independent Film Festivals), which is a community of film festivals dedicated to promoting transparency, fairness, and protection for filmmakers, including the inclusivity of diverse film cultures. We adhere to strict standards to ensure filmmakers have a positive and legitimate experience, aiming to create a more equitable independent film festival circuit in the U.K. More details at www.aiff.uk

Seven days (and nights) showcasing the best independent horror features, shorts and web series.

The festival is run by filmmakers and aims to celebrate the very best in indie and encourage all aspects of independent horror film making.

The Festival is at The Hen & Chickens Theatre, an independent cinema in Islington, North London and the pub below will be the networking and meeting place. More venues to be announced soon!

There will be industry workshops and networking events.

Islington based film makers can submit free of charge contact tony@uvff.co.uk or james@unrestrictedview.co.uk for a waiver code.

Awards & Prizes

Awards & Prizes (IMDb accredited)

Best Feature
Best Foreign Feature
Best Short
Best Foreign Short
Festival Director's Choice
Best Director (Feature)
Best Director (Short)
Best Actor (Feature)
Best Actress (Feature)
Best Actor (Short)
Best Actress (Short)
Best Horror Moment
Best Costume/Make Up
Best Cinematography
Best Screenplay
Best Sound Design
Best Web Series
Best Animation
Best Comedy/Horror
Best Script (Short)

Rules & Terms

Films have to be completed after January 2023
Web series have to be completed after January 2022.

We can't accept films that are publicly available to watch online (apart from web series).

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  • Rita Osei

    Brilliant festival! Screening as part of their Opening Night programme at Screen On The Green was fabulous.

    March 2025
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  • Cynthia Angel

    We had such a special time in London with the UVHFF team. They were extremely responsive and prepared. The theater where SUN played is stunning and the Q&A was thorough and engaging. Our team had a wonderful time and can't wait to return!

    January 2025
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  • Festival Formula

    A fantastic array of genre programming and in well attended screenings - music to our ears! We were happy to have three clients screen in 2024:

    šŸŽ¬ Forever Flowers
    šŸŽ¬ House Hunters
    šŸŽ¬ Yule

    November 2024
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  • Francesco Gabriele

    Absolutely thrilled to have been part of the Unrestricted View Horror Film Festival! It was an honour to have my short film "Cul-de-sac" screened at the gorgeous The Screen on the Green at Everyman Cinema. The sold-out screening was amazing, and Iā€™m deeply grateful to have won the Best Horror Comedy award! The organizers were extremely friendly, welcoming, and passionate about supporting filmmakers. The quality of the films selected was impressive, showcasing an array of creative, top-notch horror shorts. I can't wait for the chance to screen more of my work at future editions of this fantastic festival. Thank you again for such an amazing experience!

    November 2024
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  • Samuel Lodato

    Great fun and warm reception. Plus an excellent venue! Honoured for our film Killer Pencil to be selected alongside such a strong line-up of horror shorts. Hope to be back one day!

    November 2024
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