Submissions for 2025 open 1 January 2025

We are grateful to our sponsors and friends
BIFA, Curzon Cinemas, Marcus Beale Architects Ltd.

Awards & Prizes


BEST UK FILM - (cash prize)
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM - (cash prize)
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM
BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER (Directors must be aged 25 or under on 1 January 2025)
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
BEST LONDON FILMMAKER (Director must live and work within London
BEST ANIMATED FILM
BEST FILM AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD

All entries are automatically considered for either the 'Best UK Film" or "Best International Film" award.

Rules & Terms

Films must be under 15 minutes
Films must have been completed no earlier that 31 October 2023

Full rules can be viewed at https://wimbledonshorts.com/submit/

You must enter your film as either a drama, documentary or animated film but it will be considered for all eligible prizes (see list under Categories). You'll be given the opportunity to explain your eligibility (London Filmmaker for example) later in the submission form.

Please note that the shortlist is drawn up to provide 2 hour Festival screening time with a balanced mixture of short and longer films.

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  • Festival Formula

    A cosy festival with a tight programme to cater for all. We were delighted to screen THE HEARTS OF BWINDI with their audiences in 2024.

    November 2024
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  • Beto Val

    Estamos muy contentos de haber obtenido el primer premio a mejor cortometraje de animación. Es un Festival acogedor e increible! La comunicaceôn fue amable y fluida en todo momento. Recomendable al 100%!

    October 2024
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  • Marcel Hobi

    It was an honour to be a part of your festival with Love Bubbles.
    Good contact, good communication...thank you very much!

    October 2024
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  • Archie Sinclair

    Absolutely delighted to be a part of the official Selection. Really communicative and lovely team behind it and such great quality across the programme. Definitely submitting to it again!

    October 2024
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  • Côme Ferré

    Great Festival ! Great films ! Very nice event organized and hosted by very friendly people. Really enjoyed my time at the festival

    October 2024
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