Portsmouth International Film Festival

Independent Film Festival.

Fiction Documentary Animation Submissions Open

About

We look to support the best narrative and factual film content out there including both short films and feature films. We look for strong and compelling stories, high production value and exciting cinematography to put into the Festival.

When it comes to Independent Films, we have had many successful years in the industry.

We have been a part of independent film distribution, independent movie making and the management of other International Film Festivals. We are a family run business which we started in 2009, we currently have over 40 films in the market and have helped set up and supported five other film festivals, while running 3 ourselves. What started as a family passion has now become our life’s work.

Every year many of our participants and visitors tell us that highlight of the event is the socializing VIP dinner held on the first day of the festival, the VIP evening events held every evening and of course our Awards night.

We also give budding new producers and directors the chance to get some funding towards their next movie.

Awards

We typically have 35-40 awards across all categories, including Best Film of the Festival, Best Feature, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Best Animation, Best Short Documentary, Best Comedy, Best Student Film, Best Horror/Thriller Film, Best Director, Cinematography, Original Score, Screenplay, Editing, Visual Effects, Sound Design, Costume Design, Production Design, Hair & Make-Up and more!

Rules

Films that have been aired on UK television prior to the Festival, are available for purchase on DVD or on VOD in Europe, or are available for continuous online viewing in their entirety are NOT eligible.
Films previously submitted to the Portsmouth International Film Festival are NOT eligible.
Portsmouth International Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox or Filmfreeway. Films must be submitted on DVD or Blu-Ray.
Students must include proof of student status at the time of production (i.e., copy of student ID, transcript, etc.).

Subtitles: English

Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement

Documents

Withoutabox submission

Filmfreeway submission

Place

United Kingdom
Portsmouth

Official website

portsmouthfilmfest.co.uk

Contacts

Address:

Portsmouth International Film Festival
Capture Events
Wessex House
Upper Market Street
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9FD
United Kingdom

Tel. +44 7921 613004

Email:
info@portsmouthfilmfest.co.uk

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Dates & Deadlines

Opening date
October 29, 2017
Opening Deadline
November 30, 2017
Super Earlybird Deadline
January 01, 2018
Earlybird Deadline
February 28, 2018
Regular Deadline
April 30, 2018
Late Deadline
June 01, 2018
Extended Deadline
July 07, 2018
Notifications
July 21, 2018
Event dates
21 — 23 September 2018

Categories & Fees

Feature Documentary

The documentary genre has radically evolved in recent years and so it's not a surprise that there may be some confusion about "what exactly is a documentary!". - What we are looking for is any factual film that is teaching not preaching. Good luck and we look forward to seeing your film. From 30 minutes to 200 minutes

Opening Deadline — $60
Super Earlybird Deadline — $70
Earlybird Deadline — $80
Regular Deadline — $90
Late Deadline — $115
Extended Deadline — $135

Short Film

Short Film Short films have to make an impact in a short space of time, it takes a skilled writer and an astute director to make this most important of industry calling cards. Maximum 30 minutes duration.

Opening Deadline — $20
Super Earlybird Deadline — $25
Earlybird Deadline — $30
Regular Deadline — $35
Late Deadline — $60
Extended Deadline — $75

Short Documentary

Opening Deadline — $20
Super Earlybird Deadline — $25
Earlybird Deadline — $30
Regular Deadline — $35
Late Deadline — $60
Extended Deadline — $75

Student Short Film

Students can do some amazing things whilst at Uni, and we want to see them.

Opening Deadline — $10
Super Earlybird Deadline — $15
Earlybird Deadline — $18
Regular Deadline — $20
Late Deadline — $40
Extended Deadline — $50

Animation

A runtime of any length is permitted

Opening Deadline — free
Super Earlybird Deadline — free
Earlybird Deadline — $15
Regular Deadline — $20
Late Deadline — $25
Extended Deadline — $35

Feature Film

Whether you've got the next critically-acclaimed masterpiece or the latest zombie slasher sensation, we are looking for features that will make us laugh, cry or even hide behind our seats. Over 30 minutes duration.