Tier 3
London, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
The annual BFX Festival, hosted by Bournemouth University, is one of the largest visual effects, 3D computer animation and games festivals in the UK. This international event inspires current and future generations of artists, technicians as well as engineers, with a week long
The main submission deadline for BFX Festival is around 20 April 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to BFX Festival costs from GBP 8 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. BFX Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
BFX Festival takes place in London, United Kingdom.
BFX Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run BFX Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
Want an independent check? Run BFX Festival through the free Scam Radar.
Circkit scores this festival against your film, protects your premiere, and tracks the deadline for you. Free to start.