Tier 4
Derby, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Derby Film Festival is one of the leading regional film festival in the UK. Bringing together film fans, filmmakers and industry figures, Derby Film Festival is four days long and will run from 14th to the 17th November. The patron of Derby FIlm Festival is actor/director David
The main submission deadline for Derby Film Festival is around 1 January 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Derby Film Festival costs from USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Derby Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Derby Film Festival takes place in Derby, United Kingdom.
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