Tier 2
Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Welcome to the 2nd Hebden Bridge Film Festival, with the theme of “The Other”. With over 500 years of non-conformism in the Calder valley, the theme is fitting. We will be celebrating films by or about those who dare to be different, whether they exist in the margins, sit
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 · British Independent Film Awards — Best British Short Film
Auto-added from official BIFA Short qualifying list (2026). Verify against current regulations.
The main submission deadline for Hebden Bridge Film Festival is around 1 February 2027. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Hebden Bridge Film Festival costs from GBP 13 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Hebden Bridge Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Hebden Bridge Film Festival takes place in Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom.
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