Welcome to our inaugural film festival held in London!

(Every submission is automatically considered for the Overall Best Film award. The winner will receive a cash prize and the prestige of promoting their film with our official festival selection logos.)

We will host a screening and awards event at ArtHouse Crouch End in London, focusing on giving a spotlight to emerging talent and smaller production companies. We are one ourselves, and have kept a collaborative mindset ever since FilmLab Productions were founded in 2022.

Having won awards for our in house projects at other festivals, we now want to offer the same recognition to others. Alongside the awards we offer, we also want to share our network of hard working talent. This is something we extend to all of our participants. You do not have to be London based, but we would love to see you at our event in September the 2nd. Also as we're an incredibly international, diverse team, it'd make no sense to not have the festival open for all. There will be both screenings of the submitted films, and an awards ceremony taking place after.

As we filmmakers know, getting attention for our passion projects can at times feel quite soul crushing. All this on top of the effort and sacrifice that goes into turning your vision into reality. This festival is created with that experience in mind. We want to give every filmmaker a space where their work is valued, seen, and embraced by a supportive community. Our aim is to celebrate the stories that might otherwise be overlooked and to bring together people who care deeply about the craft.

We are truly excited to discover your work and to be part of your creative journey.

Awards & Prizes

Award Categories are as following:

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Documentary Short
Best Experimental Film
Best International Film
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best Animation
Best Micro Short
Best Music Video
Best Genre Film

Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Screenplay
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Performance
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Production Design
Best Sound Design

Please submit your film to the category or categories you feel best represent its strengths. You are welcome to choose more than one category, and each selection will be judged independently.

Rules & Terms

General Rules and Terms for the Film Festival
1. Eligibility

Submitted films must be the original work of the applicant and must not infringe any copyright, trademark, or other rights.
The entrant confirms they hold all necessary rights, licences, and permissions.

2. Submission Rights

By submitting a film, the entrant grants the festival the non exclusive right to screen the film during the festival and to use stills, titles, and excerpts for promotional purposes.

3. No Liability for Damages or Loss

The festival, its organisers, partners, staff, and venue take no responsibility for
• loss or damage to submitted materials
• equipment failure
• technical issues during screenings
• delays, cancellations, or disruptions caused by technical, weather, venue, or third party problems
All submissions are made at the entrant’s own risk.

4. Indemnity

By entering, the filmmaker agrees to fully indemnify and hold harmless the festival, its organisers, staff, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from
• copyright disputes
• defamation
• breach of contract
• personal injury
• any other claim connected to the submitted film or participation in the festival.

5. Accuracy of Information

Entrants are responsible for ensuring that all submission information is accurate and truthful.

6. Screening Copy Requirements

Entrants must provide a suitable screening copy in the required format. The festival is not responsible for problems arising from incompatible formats or corrupted files.

7. Withdrawal of Films

Entrants may withdraw their film before the published deadline. After that date, withdrawal is not guaranteed.

8. Festival Changes

The festival reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, venues, or format, including postponement or cancellation.
The festival is not liable for any costs incurred by entrants due to such changes.

9. No Guarantee of Selection

Submission does not guarantee selection or screening. The festival’s programming decisions are final and non negotiable.

10. Travel to event

Filmmakers or screenwriters accepted and are attending the festival are responsible for travel, lodging, and all other expenses.

11. Consent to Rules

By submitting a film, the entrant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to all festival rules, and accepts that participation is entirely at their own risk.