An International Film Festival by Royal Appointment…
The inaugural Windsor International Film Festival will take place on the now delayed date of April 2025, submissions have now closed and all submitted films from 23/24 are now in consideration for the festival in April. We will welcome filmmaking talent from all over the world to showcase their new works to film lovers, professionals and enthusiasts. Submit your film today and be part of what will be one of the most boutique and immersive film festivals for many years to come.
What Films are we looking for?
… Amazingly well-crafted independent stories told in short or feature format. Narrative fiction, documentary, experimental, music video and animation, whatever the genre, we are on the lookout for all styles and flavours that will make our inaugural festival, here in Windsor, a eclectic mix of passionate brilliance and knowledgeable creativity.
Where are we?
Royal Windsor in the United Kingdom is famous for its royal connection and world renowned castle. The Windsor International Film Festival will be a showpiece event, showcasing the best of independent film from around the world. The very first WindsorIFF will be hosted at the renowned Old CourtArt Space and Royal Windsor Odeon, where films will be premiered in front of film professionals, investors and enthusiasts, who will welcome filmmaking talent and their exceptional works from around the world.
Who are we?
Our team of film professionals will work alongside film societies, distributors and programming experts to help build the Windsor International Film Festival into the most prestigious film festival in the UK.
Not Just a Film Festival…
With Special guests, networking events and after parties, the inaugural festival will be a boutique event to match any festival in the world. Submit your work today and the Windsor International Film Festival will endeavour to produce a platform for your film within a showcase that independent film richly deserves.
Bespoke Castle Film Awards…
Each year, on behalf of our exclusive partners, our Grand jury members, made up of distinguished filmmaking and distributing professionals, will award special prizes and unique Bespoke Castle Awards to the winners of the following categories…
Best Feature film
Best international short film
Best UK short film
Best documentary Feature
Best documentary Short
Best Experimental
Best Student Film
Best Animation
Best un-commissioned screenplay
Best Music Video
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Film of the Festival