Crystal Palace International Film Festival, London UK

THE UK & LONDON'S COOLEST FILM FESTIVAL
Watch the festival video with filmmakers' comments here: https://vimeo.com/329380892

Music legend PAUL WELLER (pictured above) said: "I've loved it, it's inspiring and we need it, the whole independent movement is a wonderful thing!"
EMI RECORDS sponsor the CPIFF Award for Best Music Video.

Writer of The Simpsons since it began, Mike Reiss, said: “YOU RUN THE VERY BEST FILM FESTIVAL WE'VE EVER BEEN TO - AND WE'VE BEEN TO A LOT! CPIFF is a very casual setting but there’s nothing casual about how it’s put together and how high the quality of the films are. They filled the house, there’s food and drink everywhere, it’s been a lot of fun every night – really top notch.”

Every year, filmmakers who attend many festivals comment on the stand out nature and the higher quality of film at CPIFF compared to other festivals.

Katie Young, film critic: “I go to a lot of film festivals and CPIFF definitely feels unique and has its own vibe. There’s a huge turn out, the venue is incredible, you’ve got the bar, the lovely food, the smells in here are amazing, everyone’s having a good time – you don’t get this anywhere else, it’s brilliant!”

James Webber, renowned UK Director: “It’s fantastic, a really great festival. I’ve had 4 films screened here now and as always it’s a full house, sold out audiences. There’s nothing worse than seeing only filmmakers and then just empty seats; it’s not like that here and that’s why it’s worth submitting to and attending.”

Established in 2009, Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF) screens only the very best of the Independent film it receives. We vigilantly curate our selections so a night of short films, for example, offers one after another of pure quality, an eclectic mix of genres combined with amazing food and drink in funky venues, making every night a social evening to remember. This is why most of our nights sell out well in advance. Launch night 2019 sold out in 24 hours a month beforehand!

We do NOT require a premiere as we want to help the filmmaker and this restricts their choice. When selected by CPIFF your film has a stamp of quality and will be seen by a sizable audience. We've also had 6 full programmes of submitted films screened on LONDON LIVE TV channel as part of their film festival season with more of that to come.

Submit your film for a chance of winning a coveted CPIFF Award at the Gala Finale of this film extravaganza, it will delight you. With themed evenings, gourmet food in amazing venues, CPIFF stands out from the standard fayre of film festival and is inspiring the public to appreciate independent film.