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Join us in July 2024, in the artistic heart of London, England, as we celebrate creativity and originality that goes beyond the ordinary. As firm believers in the transformative power of film, we are committed to championing independent filmmakers, fostering meaningful discourse within the indie film community, serving as an engaging and vibrant hub for education and networking.

Immerse yourself in the global cinematic landscape at Screen Power Film Festival and present your unique vision to a diverse community of filmmakers worldwide. Under the banner of #SPFF24, we will curate and exhibit a captivating assortment of creative works encompassing a variety of styles and forms, such as Narrative Short, Feature, Documentary, Animation, Experimental, Micro, Web, TV, and Student Film productions.

Throughout the year, on a monthly and quarterly basis, exemplary projects from across the globe are celebrated with revered jury awards, coveted screening slots, and cash prizes. Having achieved recognition as one of the top 200 best-reviewed festivals on FilmFreeway and being ranked among the prestigious top 15 festivals in the UK, we are proud to have awarded projects from 23 nations across 5 continents since the inception of our festival in 2020.

We look forward to continuing our mission of celebrating exceptional independent filmmakers and fostering creativity for many more successful years to come.

Awards & Prizes

During the submission season, our dedicated jury team diligently reviews and selects outstanding projects across a diverse range of categories. All nominated projects are bestowed with official award laurels in high-quality digital format, along with promotional features on our official website and social media channels, reaching an audience of over 15,000 followers. Nominated projects will also have the opportunity to showcase their award nominations on IMDb, the renowned database for the film industry.

Winners in each main category receive all of the above, in addition to receiving highly sought-after screening slots at #SPFF24, allowing them to showcase their exceptional work to our esteemed audience. They are also granted automatic entry to the final stage of the festival competition, where they have the prospect of competing for a £500 cash prize film grant, which can be utilised towards the realisation of their next creative endeavour. More information about the awards for each category can be found below.

Monthly Awards:

⭑ Best Short Film ⭑ Best International Short Film

Winners of the monthly awards will have their films screened live at #SPFF24 and receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, and social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The monthly deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.

Additional Monthly Awards:

⭑ Best Director ⭑ Best Screenplay ⭑ Best Cinematography ⭑ Best Editing ⭑ Best Music ⭑ Best Sound ⭑ Best Actor ⭑ Best Actress ⭑ Best First-Time Filmmaker ⭑ Grand Jury Award

Winners of the additional monthly awards will receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, and social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The monthly deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.

Quarterly Awards:

⭑ Best Documentary Film ⭑ Best Student Film ⭑ Best Animated Film ⭑ Best Experimental Film ⭑ Best Micro Film

Winners of the quarterly awards will have their films screened live at #SPFF24 and receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, and social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The quarter deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.

Script Awards:

⭑ Best Short Script ⭑ Best Feature Script

Winners of the script awards will receive official award laurels and certificates in high-quality digital format. They will also be featured on our official website, and social channels, and may showcase their award on IMDb. The quarter deadline for submissions is September 27, 2023, and the notification date is October 7, 2023.

Annual Awards:

⭑ Best Film ⭑ Best International Film ⭑ Best Student Film ⭑ Best Script

Winners of the annual awards will receive a £500 cash film grant. The awards will be presented on July 27, 2024, at #SPFF24.

Rules & Terms

We welcome projects representing all themes and genres, liberating your artistic expression without any constraints on narrative content. If you are an impassioned filmmaker possessing bold, unique, and compelling stories, we cordially invite you to submit your work. However, we kindly request that all projects adhere to our full list of rules and terms specified below.

⍟ All short film submissions must be under 30 minutes in duration.

⍟ All short script submissions must be under 30 pages in length.

⍟ All script submissions must be written in English.

⍟ Foreign language films (non-English speaking) must have subtitles in English.

⍟ Submitted projects must have been produced after January 1st, 2021.

⍟ Entry fees are paid in full at the time of submission. Filmmakers can only pay/submit via FilmFreeway.

⍟ All submissions must be fully complete at the time of submission. Incomplete submissions will not be selected.

⍟ We require proof of student status for student submissions.

⍟ Monthly and Quarterly contest winners from each main award category (Best Short Film, Best International Short Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Student Film, Best Animated Film, Best Experimental Film, and Best Micro Film) are the only eligible categories for live screening at our annual event.

⍟ By submitting to us, you consent to the promotion of your film through our website and social media pages, including the use of posters, photographs, and trailers. The full-length version of your film will only be shown at the event if it is selected. Filmmakers selected for the event will be requested to provide an HD, MOV, or MP4 copy of the film.

⍟ The filmmaker must obtain all necessary releases for all content, including music and talent. Screen Power Film Festival is not liable for any copyright infringement or unauthorised usage.

⍟ We reserve the right to refuse entries to the competition at any time. Refunds may not be permitted.

⍟ By submitting to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the submission rules and declare that your submission is in compliance with all the rules stated by Screen Power Film Festival and FilmFreeway.
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  • Kurt Sear

    Great to have been nominated for my film ‘Misdirection’.

    October 2023
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  • emir yener

    Brilliant experience! Thank you for the nomination!

    August 2023
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  • Jonathan Phillips

    Extremely happy to be nominated in the July awards. Communication could have been better but otherwise very thankful to Screen Power for recognising our lead actress for her incredible work.

    August 2023
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  • Do Over Movie

    It is an honor to be a part of this great and wonderful film festival. Many thanks to judges and to the festival team for their decision. You value our work and contribute a lot to our careers. Great communication and feedback.. Thank you so very much for including "Do Over" in your programming! It's an absolute joy to receive such honored awards for DO OVER. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this special honor. My best wishes and thanks to the entire Screen Power Film Festival Team, you are doing a great job events.

    July 2023
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  • Michael Curet

    Thank you :) and the best for The future.

    July 2023
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