Tier 2
Wrexham, United Kingdom
Last verified 25 June 2026
FOCUS Wales is an international music showcase festival and BAFTA Cymru-qualifying film festival taking place across multiple venues in Wrexham, North Wales, featuring Welsh and international short and feature film screenings alongside a music conference and industry events.
BIFA Best Film · Best British Independent Film
Screening at this BIFA-qualifying festival (Section B) contributes to BIFA eligibility for British features.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
Screening at this BIFA-qualifying festival (Section B) contributes to BIFA eligibility for British short films.
The main submission deadline for FOCUS Wales is around 31 January 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to FOCUS Wales costs Free early, then GBP 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. FOCUS Wales accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
FOCUS Wales takes place in Wrexham, United Kingdom.
FOCUS Wales 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; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run FOCUS Wales through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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