The 1st edition of The West London Film Festival will take place on 25th, 26th, 27th October 2024
1. Submission Deadlines
• Early deadline: Monday 3rd June 2024
• Regular deadline: Monday 29th July 2024
• Final deadline: Monday, 16th September 2024
Early entry is encouraged but in no way guarantees acceptance.
2. Submission Format
Filmmakers are required to submit their films through an online screener. Please note that we do not accept subsequent cuts or more complete versions of the submitted films. Therefore, changing or updating the originally submitted link is not allowed. Our programmers will only review one version of your film.
3. Submission Eligibility
• There is no premiere policy for short films.
• Work-in-progress and films with distribution are accepted.
4. Submission Fee
All submissions for West London Film Festival are to be paid through the FilmFreeway platform. The submission fee is non-refundable.
5. Multiple Entries
Filmmakers may submit multiple entries, but each film requires a separate submission form and entry fee.
6. Film Length
Short films should be under 30 minutes in duration, while feature-length films have no restrictions on length. We encourage filmmakers to submit their best work, whether it's a concise short or an epic feature.
7. Genres
We accept films of various genres including, but not limited to, narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, and student films.
8. Format - for selected films ONLY
If selected, your DCP should be sent to info@wlff.co.uk
9. Selection of Films
Submissions are reviewed and selected under the following criteria:
• Quality of narrative and production values.
• Independent nature of the production.
10. Notification
Successful submissions will receive a Filmmaker Festival Pack that will include important information on shipping the DCP to the Festival, press and publicity, guest accreditation, contact information, and how to make the most of participating.
11. Festival Screenings - for selected films ONLY
Selected films MUST provide a Digital Cinema Package (DCP) to be screened at the West London Film Festival, as well as a backup Blu-ray. The film title MUST be clearly labelled on the DCP and Blu-ray. If you are not able to convert your product into a DCP we will be happy to assist – please email info@wlff.co.uk - A selected DCP must be received at West London Film Festival no later than TWENTY days before its scheduled screening date.
12. Language
All foreign language films MUST contain English subtitle files. We support and welcome films in any language from anywhere in the world.
13. Scheduling - for selected films ONLY
Screenings are scheduled at West London Film Festival discretion. While every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, West London Film Festival reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. West London Film Festival will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in schedule. No film may be withdrawn from the festival programme after its selection.
14. Promotion - for selected films ONLY
Selected films must acknowledge that West London Film Festival reserves the right to promote the films on West London Film Festival website and social media using both images and video that you provide.
15. Festival Awards
West London Jury prizes for the feature films, short films, and VR will be confirmed later. If the film is shortlisted for a Jury prize, the online screeners must be available for all the jury members for the duration of the Festival.
16. Clearance of Rights
Filmmakers must have obtained all necessary permissions and clearances for any copyrighted material featured in their films.
17. Selection Process
All submitted films will be reviewed by a selection committee, and the chosen films will be notified by September 20th, 2024.
18. Attendance
Filmmakers whose works are selected for screening are encouraged to attend the festival to participate in Q&A sessions and networking opportunities.
19. Judging
The decisions of the festival jury are final.
20. Any queries, get in touch - info@wlff.co.uk
