Tier 3
Hull, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Glowflare Short Film Festival celebrates creativity, passion, and the art of short-form storytelling. The festival brings together filmmakers and audiences to share work, connect, and recognise the achievements behind every film. At the festival, filmmakers are welcomed at every stage, from student and low-budget productions through to more established and higher-budget work. Many of the films featured represent first steps, proof-of-concept ideas, or opportunities to experiment and grow. Every film selected is an achievement, and each project represents a unique creative voice. The festival aims to be accessible and inclusive. Through a tiered submission structure, from earlybird to final deadline, filmmakers can take part at a level that reflects their stage of development, while contributing to the continued growth of the festival. The festival aims to create an inclusive and supportive environment where new ideas and voices can thrive, and where audiences are part of the experience through voting, feedback, and shared celebration.
The main submission deadline for Glowflare Short Film Festival is around 31 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Glowflare Short Film Festival costs from GBP 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Glowflare Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Glowflare Short Film Festival takes place in Hull, United Kingdom.
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