The World London Film Festival (WLFF) is an independent, multicultural film festival based in London, now in its 5th year. We celebrate stories that move emotions, showcase strong characters, and highlight diverse voices from around the world.

Our mission is to create a bridge between emerging filmmakers and the film industry through screenings, Q&As, workshops, and networking events.

Each year, WLFF hosts screenings at Curzon Victoria or other prestigious venues with red carpet events, followed by discussions and Q&As.

Awards & Prizes

WLFF presents awards in several categories, with a focus on short films, features and screenwriting:

* Best Short Film
* Best Feature Film
* Best Documentary Short
* Best Documentary Feature
* Best Feature Script
* Best Student Short Film
* Best Mobile/Smart phone Film
* Best First-Time Filmmaker
* Best Animation Short
* Best Animation Feature

There will be a Red Carpet Event as an Award Ceremony at the heart of London.

All WLondonFF Winners will have the option to be SCREENED at the WLondonFF Film Festival.

All selected movies and filmmakers will have the option to be mentioned in WLondonFF Filmmakers Magazine.

Best Feature and Best Short Film winners will get WLondonFF Trophy.

All selected movies receive:
* Certificate
* Official Festival Laurels
* Promotion on WLFF's website, social media, and WLFF Filmmakers Magazine.
* Networking & press opportunities in London

Rules & Terms

World London Film Festival is open to the UK as well as international films in one of the following categories:

1. Best Short Film
2. Best Feature Film
3. Best Documentary Short
4. Best Documentary Feature
5. Best Feature Script
6. Best Student Short Film
7. Best Mobile/Smart phone Film
8. Best First-Time Filmmaker
9. Best Animation Short
10.Best Animation Feature

                      If you have a question that is not answered here, please email us at

 info@worldlondonfilmfestival.co.uk

    ENTRY RULES

All film entries are submitted digitally and received by the final receipt deadline.

Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.

All entrants certify that they have been given full rights to use any and all music in their films.

Film Producers are responsible for insurance and shipment costs of films to WLondonFF.

You may submit your entry and payment through FilmFreeway. No preference will be given to submissions.

Entries must be received by the applicable Entry Deadline.

WLondonFF will not share your movies with anyone except the official judges of the competition.

By entering the WLondonFF, you represent that your entry is your original work, and does not infringe on the copyright or other rights of other people.

Submissions must be the original work of the applicant. Entries may be adapted from the applicant’s own work.

Selections and award winners will be chosen by an independent jury and the decisions of the juries are final.

WLondonFF reserves the right to make any necessary changes, postponements, or cancellations to event scheduling at our discretion.

Notification of winners and official finalists will be sent by email and posted on our website. It is the responsibility of the winners to redeem any prizes allotted to them by the WLondonFF or our sponsors. Applicants will be responsible for providing current contact information and mailing addresses for prize redemption purposes.

There is no limit to the number of movies you may submit. Separate entry fee is required for each category submissions.

Student submissions must include proof of student status (valid ID or enrollment letter)

Smartphone/Mobile submissions must be filmed entirely on a mobile device.

Entrants must be 18 years or over.

Entry is open to everyone, nationally and internationally.

No major corrections or alterations can be made after entries have been received.

The current closing date is at Midnight on our Calender.

Submissions must be paid for via FilmFreeway.

No refunds can be made.

The results of the competition will be announced on the World London Film Festival website and winners promoted on our social media accounts.

To enter the WLondonFF, you must agree to its Terms and Conditions.

Please, visit our website to read the detailed Policies.

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  • Dora Jung

    I would like to share a factual account of my experience with the World London Film Festival for the benefit of other filmmakers.

    My film was selected for the November edition of the festival. During the event, filmmakers were informed that a printed festival magazine featuring the selected works would be distributed. At the screening, we were told the magazine was not yet available because printing had not been completed, and that copies would be sent afterward.

    After the festival, I sent several emails requesting basic follow-up information and asking about the magazine. For a long period there was no response. Only after I posted a review on FilmFreeway did the organizers begin replying, assuring me the magazine would be mailed once they returned to London.

    It is now mid-February, several months after the November festival, and I still have not received the magazine or any concrete proof of its printing or shipment. Despite repeated assurances that it would be sent “soon,” no tracking information or documentation has been provided.

    Clear and consistent communication is a minimal professional standard in festival-filmmaker relations. I strongly encourage future participants to request written confirmation and verifiable details regarding publications, awards, and promotional materials associated with the festival before committing to participation.

    February 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Dora,
    Thank you for sharing your experience.

    We would like to clarify a few points regarding the festival magazine mentioned during the event. The magazine does indeed exist and was produced as part of the festival materials. However, due to a delay in the printing process, it unfortunately did not arrive in time for distribution on the screening night.

    During our communication after the festival, you asked whether the copy could be sent to Belgrade. At that time, members of our team who manage shipping and materials were not in London due to an ongoing film production schedule. For this reason, we explained that the magazine would be sent once the team returned from the shoot.

    We always aim to support filmmakers and maintain open communication, and we appreciate the patience of participants while our small independent team manages festival operations.

    Thank you again for being part of the festival. We were very happy to screen your work at Curzon Victoria and to have you join the Q&A with the audience.

    Best regards,
    World London Film Festival Team

  • Terry C Carney SR

    I thought it was cool, I wish I would’ve won something

    August 2025
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  • Eric Sollars

    World London Film Festival was professional with great feedback.

    May 2025
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  • John Ervin

    I'm so proud to have my rock-and-roll sex-comedy feature screenplay "Kill Me, Too" accepted by World London Film Festival! The promotion my script will receive from World London will bring it closer to production. I will be sure to submit more films and screenplays to future editions of this groundbreaking festival!

    November 2022
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  • Jonathan Fisher

    So proud that our short was selected for this up-and-coming festival. Good luck to all at WLFF!

    January 2022
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