The Liverpool Underground Film Festival is a seasonal film and screenplay competition, culminating in a week-long festival programme in Summer.
The festival seeks to showcase daring, unique, and entertaining independent films that transgress convention while challenging complacent audience expectations. We are committed to supporting filmmakers working outside of established industry infrastructures by providing a platform for exhibition and critical discussion, while fostering an alternative, international community based around independent and experimental cinema.
The venues are TBC, but the festival will be held in the Liverpool City Region.
Annual Competition
The Underground Award
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Lockdown Film
Best Director
Best Actor/Actress
Best Supporting Actor/Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Sound Design
Best Screenplay
Seasonal Competition
Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Screenplay
Each winner will receive a certificate, and will be showcased in our blog and podcast.
What we want to avoid is sending out a list and leaving it there. We will discuss and review chosen films and the impact they've had on us. The goal is to put a spotlight on the chosen work.
Please note that every submission to the Liverpool Underground Film Festival is eligible for selection in May.