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
*Young Persons' Film

£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.

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.

Maximum length - under 6 minutes. Anything over is disqualified.
Made after January 2024
English or English subtitles
Family viewing
All music and images are the sole responsibility of the filmmaker (copyright)
Entry fee £10 - no refunds

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Sara Bahramjahan

    Thanks for your festival and your kindness

    August 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Great work Sara

  • Great programming that keeps an open mind to experimental works. Good communication and planning as well!

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Couldn't do it without ya'

  • Ankita Sharma

    Great Film Festival 😌. Great ambience. Everyone got the chance to present their films. Very supportive audience.

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    We loved your work Ankita. Thanks

  • Sarah Vincent

    I love this festival. Such a diverse range of films, so inclusive, laid back and enjoyable. Thanks for everything.

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Sarah. Glad you and your cool film were part of it

  • Lily Lowe-Myers

    Great film festival. Welcoming and unpretentious, showcasing a fascinating variety of films. Very happy to be part of it.

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Ta very much Chuck. Your documentary was great