Tier 3
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Cardiff Mini Film Festival is a grassroots short film festival established in 2012 to help low budget and early career filmmakers break into the industry.
BIFA Short · British Independent Film Awards — Best British Short Film
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The main submission deadline for Cardiff Mini Film Festival is around 10 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Cardiff Mini Film Festival costs Free early, then GBP 12.5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Cardiff Mini Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Cardiff Mini Film Festival takes place in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
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