Tier 3
Bristol, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Bristol Radical Film Festival began in 2012 to showcase contemporary and historical works of overtly political filmmaking. Our volunteer-run, zero-budget festival promotes and screens both classic and newly-released films that seek to disrupt, deconstruct, and divert from
The main submission deadline for Bristol Radical Film Festival is around 15 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Bristol Radical Film Festival costs from GBP 6 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Bristol Radical Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Bristol Radical Film Festival takes place in Bristol, United Kingdom.
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