Walthamstow International Film Festival is run by E17Films and is a platform for short filmmakers. There are 5 categories and it is open to all.
Categories are:
*Drama
*Documentary
*Experimental
*Animation
*Under 21

£10 entry fee. Films over 6 minutes in length will be disqualified. No refunds. The festival is competitive and prizes are awarded for - overall winner, best in each category, and audience vote.

Awards & Prizes

WIFF is an entry-level festival so the prizes are nominal. We accept all levels of quality and technical skill. Raw energy is better than big budget. We offer recognition, a global platform, and contacts with the British Film Institute.

Rules & Terms

Maximum length - 6 minutes. Anything over is disqualified.
Made after January 2025
English or English subtitles
Family viewing
All music and images are the sole responsibility of the filmmaker (copyright)
Entry fee £10 - no refunds
44 Reviews
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  • Aliaksei Rodzik

    Everything went great! Good communication and support.
    Thank you for choosing my film for the screening.
    With love!

    July 2026
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  • Anna Kadykova

    Thank you! I am happy my film was there! I couldn't visit, but the communication was sooo nice!

    Anna

    July 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Your film was special

  • Cheryl Gelover

    We were so sorry to be unable to attend - from socials it looked like a really fun event in an interesting part of London. All communication was efficient and pleasant!

    July 2025
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  • Alvin Burrell

    I have to say, I really enjoyed the whole event, it was well organised, plenty of space and the location had plenty of amenities and good air conditioning.

    Everyone was friendly and supportive and it was fun watching my work on the big screen with fellow filmmakers.

    July 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Alvin. We loved your film

  • Bianca O'Neill

    A superb festival with great communication and hospitality. Thank you for including Crimson, it was a huge honour for the recognition. We dearly wish we could have been there in person. It really seemed like a great festival to attend. Hopefully in the future.

    July 2025
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    Response from festival:

    You’re film was a welcome addition to our festival. We’ll do e Bianca. See you next time.