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Guess who's back, ready for another spin of the wheel for the 4th Clapham International Film Festival in 2025.

CIFF screens features and shorts from the cutting edge of the cinematic experience and we are committed to providing a platform for daring independent voices.

Our commitment is not limited to the films we select, and we offer feedback to all submitters if requested. We're proud to have screened many films that have gone through our development process, as well as uncovering rough diamonds and beaming their shine out on the big screen.

The festival is also fun, the main ethos of our work.

In 2025 we're back at it, organising premieres, screenings and events to bring some real magic to our local cinemas. We're slated to occur at some point in September/October, tbc once we're a bit further down the line.

Let's make it happen.

In 2024 we awarded the White Rabbit award for best emerging filmmaker. The prize was a unique statue commissioned by a world class artist. The jury consisted of Oscar winners, creative entrepreneurs and everything in between. The prize included production support, kit rental credit and software licenses.

In 2025, we will be curating a competition (or competitions) based on the films that we receive and what we think is correct. We gotta keep you on your toes.

By submitting your film to the Clapham International Film Festival, you are entering into an agreement with all of the festival’s terms and conditions. Mainly, you’re agreeing that if we select your work, you grant us permission to exhibit your work in public.

Entries are open to every filmmaker on Earth, and we have a local category for those who can demonstrate their connection to Clapham.

We wish to see films produced over the last 18 months. If you wish to submit older work, you will need to explain in your cover letter why we should be watching something from the archive.

We also do premieres, and craft bespoke events that fit the story of your film's production.

Submissions should be in English, or have English subtitles attached. If your film isn’t in English and doesn’t have any subtitles, our ability to evaluate it becomes compromised and we won’t be able to consider it.

If you send a film into our free category and it doesn't align with what we are looking for, we reserve the right to disqualify the film from consideration (I understand its expensive to do festival submissions, but please don't take the mickey we have to watch a lot of films).

We wish to support all submitting filmmakers regardless of selctions status and offer our feedback on all entries if requested.

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  • Andres Aloi

    Great festival. Simon is a true film lover and the experience was great. Also, the care that goes into communication, into flyer design; everything was top notch. We are very grateful that our film was featured.

    January 2025
  • Aidana Kuanova

    Attending the Clapham International Film Festival was an absolute honour and an unforgettable experience. Having my film "Tea for Two" screened as part of the Midnight Oil emerging talent slate was a significant milestone in my journey as a filmmaker. The festival’s exceptional communication and flawless organisation made the journey seamless, fostering a vibrant and supportive community.

    Its thoughtful curation offered the incredible opportunity to see many outstanding films, and meet talented film-makers, each showcasing diverse talent and compelling storytelling.

    Being considered for the White Rabbit prize for ‘one to watch’ is an extraordinary privilege. Thank you to the festival team, Simon and Ieva for celebrating creativity and providing an inspiring platform for emerging voices in cinema!

    December 2024
  • Julia Brown

    Loved this festival and it's interest in celebrating a diverse range of voices

    December 2024
  • Fantastic event, great opportunity to showcase our work.

    December 2024
  • Tim Carlier

    Really great festival experience. Loads of fun and made it very easy to make connections.

    November 2024