Tier 2
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Last verified 23 March 2026
“By any standard one of the UK’s most ambitious and creatively programmed festivals” – Sight and Sound
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Screening in official competition at Flatpack Festival (Birmingham) qualifies a British short film for BAFTA nomination. No win required.
BIFA Best Film · Best British Independent Film
In-person official selection at this BIFA Section B festival counts toward eligibility (two Section B British festivals confer eligibility; one Section A festival is the alternative). No win required. Online-only screenings do not qualify. British independent film (BFI cultural test). 2026 window: 1 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2026.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
In-person official selection is sufficient. No win required. British production. Under 40 minutes.
The main submission deadline for Flatpack Festival is around 1 January 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Flatpack Festival costs from GBP 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Flatpack Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Flatpack Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Flatpack Festival takes place in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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