Cambridge Short Film Festival showcases the finest films around the World. We are an independent festival dedicated to bring together established writers and filmmakers in a forum to celebrate the short films. The venue for our event is the amazing and artistic Cambridge Junction. It is the art center in Cambridge where art meets life. The date for our next Live Screening is set for July 5th, and we will be delighted to see you there!

Our mission is to discover high quality and ambitious films, to promote filmmakers’ works internationally and to be an important acquisition in the next step in their future life.

We truly believe that every filmmaker, established award-winner or first-time creator, should have the chance to flourish and advance their careers. Everyone has a story to tell and we're committed to providing a platform for filmmakers and writers from all backgrounds and experiences to share their work with the world and our festival.

We accept submissions from all levels of experience and from all around the world.

Cambridge is a city with a magnificent history. It’s a place, where talents are born, skills are acquired and where art flourishes.

Be a part of history! Be a part of CAMBRIDGE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL.

MAIN CATEGORIES
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary Short
Best Indie Short (low budget)
Best Animation
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best Romance
Best LGBTQ
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Fantasy
Best Experimental
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Music Video

SCREENPLAY CATEGORIES
Best Short Script
Best Feature Script
Best Student Screenwriter
Best Television Script - Pilot
Best Original Screenplay
Best UK Screenplay
Best Comedy Screenplay
Best Drama Screenplay
Best Screenwriter

STUDENT CATEGORIES
Best Student Short Film
Best Student Documentary
Best Student Director
Best Student Screenwriter
Best Student Animation
Best Student Music video

DIRECTOR CATEGORIES
Best First Time Director
Best Male Director
Best Female Director
Best Art Director
Best Music Video Director

UK CATEGORIES
Best UK Short Film
Best UK Feature Film
Best UK Documentary
Best UK Screenplay
Best UK Music Video
Best UK Director /Short/
Best UK Director /Feature/
Best UK Student Film
Best UK Animation

All winners will receive a free certificate (pdf/png file)

1. All films that are not in English, must have English language subtitles. English movies do not need to have subtitles.

2. No fee waiver. All entry fees are non-refundable.

3. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.

4. The decision of the festival selection committee will be final.

5. The festival authorities will have the right to retain copies of each film and the material send as part of our festival library & can be screened in for Education, promotion, awareness & commercial purposes.

6. The excerpts from films send for Cambridge Short Film Festival can be shown on the British / Int. T.V. / Local Network / Internet etc. For Promotional / Publicity.

7. Films that are submitted must be the entrant’s original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third Parties. Contestants agree that they have obtained all required copyright permissions regarding music, sound & images. Etc presented in their film.

8. Cambridge Short Film Festival organizers reserve rights change, cancel or re-schedule the dates, venue, awards & categories without consent or information to contestants.

9. The organizers reserve the right not to award any or all of the prizes.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Sue Schroeder

    As a filmmaker, I can't recommend this event highly enough. From the start, the festival team was supportive and communicative, making the submission process smooth and welcoming. The festival's commitment to showcasing diverse voices and fostering a sense of community among filmmakers is truly inspiring. Cambridge Film Festival exceeded my expectations!

    September 2024
  • imaging - great thank you all

    August 2024
  • Francesca de Bassa

    Amazing selection of films, I am extremely honoured I had the chance to be part of it and to win an award. The team was lovely and the communication was extremely easy. Thanks for everything!

    August 2024
  • Participating in this festival was an honor. Although I couldn't attend, the communication and hospitality were amazing. I will definitely be submitting more films in the future.

    July 2024
  • Thank you so much for selecting my film "A Villa dos Centauros"

    July 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for being a part of the festival!