The UK Film Review Festival is an international online film festival in partnership with our sister VOD platform UK Film Channel.

Ours is a unique movie event, as not only do we showcase filmmakers from across the globe, we also provide a film review for EVERY film that enters. So even if you don't get official selection, you still get something by submitting.

We accept short films and feature-length. There is no production date requirement - submit any films you have made from previous years/decades.

ALSO, if your film received a 5-star review from us - you will get GUARANTEED OFFICIAL SELECTION if you submit via FilmFreeway. Feel free to submit for a review via our website.

Our jury is made up of experienced film critics who have a passion for watching and reviewing all kinds of movies - no matter the budget.

Our festival event will take place over a weekend in November, whereby all the official selections will be available to watch online via our VOD platform - UK Film Channel.

Please do not submit your film if you are unable to provide us with the following by September 1st 2021: digital copy of the film, digital copy of the trailer, portrait poster, English closed captions files in .srt type for both the film and trailer.

- £200 CASH PRIZE for Best in Fest (1 film across all categories)
- Official Selection and Winner logos
- Placement on the IMDb page for Winners
- Featured on the UK Film Review Podcast
- Filmmaker Interview Opportunity for ALL Winners
- Film review for EVERY film that enters

Entries must be submitted before the deadlines.
Filmmakers are responsible for providing working viewing links.

SUBMISSIONS
The nonrefundable entry fee must be payable in GBP to UK Film Review via FilmFreeway. When submitting to the festival you are agreeing that, if selected and the invitation accepted, to screen the submitted film during the dates of the festival. UKFRF will not pay any screening fees for presentation of the film during the festival. The only exception would be if there is a negotiated agreement preceding the submission of the film to UKFRF. Screenings will take place online via the UK Film Channel platform.

ENTRY REGULATIONS
The UKFRF is a competitive showcase for domestic and international feature films, documentaries and shorts. The UKFRF reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project submitted. There is no limit to the number of entries.

FILM/VIDEO ENTRIES
All foreign language entries must have English subtitles. Projects must be submitted for consideration as an online screener. PAL format will not be accepted. Works in progress will not be considered for the UKFRF. Works in progress will not be screened in the festival. Screening material, press and any application materials sent to UKFRF will NOT be returned. If you did not receive a confirmation of submission, please email info@ukfilmreview.co.uk.

COMPETITION
The UK Film Review Festival is a competitive event and unless notified otherwise, all films officially selected are eligible for competition. For a list of competitive categories, please see our FilmFreeway page in the categories section. All films are nominated and voted upon by an impartial jury of UK Film Review critics and/or guest judges from the industry.

PRESS MATERIALS
If selected, the UKFRF will require an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) to include high-resolution production stills, key art, bio and filmography of the director, production notes and full cast and crew credits. Public trailer links and relevant social media links will also be useful.

SHIPPING
We only accept digital screeners. No prints or physical copies can be accepted.

REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT
Submission of an entry gives the UKFRF permission to have excerpts of accepted work, including film trailers, shown in all promotional activities related to the festival.

NOTIFICATION
Films selected for the UKFRF will be notified no later than October 5th, 2021. We reserve the right to notify filmmakers at any stage.

TERMS
Whilst we will take all measures possible to prevent online copyright infringement, including password protecting online films and online event access, we take no responsibility for any illegal sharing of films or assets.

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  • It was an honour to be selected with our short film TRIGGER. Amazing exposure through the online screenings, written review and podcast review. Also great communication with Chris Olson & the festival team. I highly recommend the UKFRF and I will definitely submit again.

    March 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for your kind review of our festival. We were thrilled you submitted and loved showing the film!

  • Alasdair Mackay

    We were so honored to be selected and then to win Best Feature Film at this festival as we're big fans of what these guys do throughout the year for Independent film makers. Such a great line up. Only complaint is it came and went too quickly. A weekend wasn't long enough to check out all the great work.

    January 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Hi Alasdair, thanks so much for your review and honest feedback. We were so thrilled to show your film and to meet you at the event. We will take your complaint onboard regarding the time length of our event for the future. Best wishes, UKFRF.

  • Thanks for the honourable mention for PANDEMIC SPY! The team behind this are dedicated to what they do

    December 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks so much for your kind feedback Daniel. We loved Pandemic Spy - a real treat of comedy. I hope you enjoyed our Podcast review of it. Best wishes, UKFRF.

  • We enjoyed participating in your film festival!!!

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Dawna! We are thrilled you enjoyed being part of the UK Film Review Festival. Please keep in touch with us regarding your future films.

  • Paul Romero Mendez

    Excellent online festival run by great people

    November 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much Paul. Your kind words mean the world to our team. Please keep in touch with us with all your future filmmaking - we can't wait to see what's next!