Tier 3
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
The biggest international Top 100 Best Reviewed 5-star short film festival in the Midlands! Now entering our 13th year, we pride ourselves on championing international films from around the globe, providing a platform for challenging, innovative, diverse, and high-quality films
BIFA Short · British Independent Film Awards — Best British Short Film
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The main submission deadline for Beeston Film Festival is around 31 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Beeston Film Festival costs from GBP 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Beeston Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Beeston Film Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Beeston Film Festival takes place in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
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