Tier 2
Mansfield, United Kingdom
Last verified 25 June 2026
Mansfield Town Film Festival (MTFF) is a BIFA-qualifying independent film festival at the Mansfield Palace Theatre in Nottinghamshire, dedicated to working-class voices and underrepresented filmmakers, offering three days of screenings, masterclasses, Q&As and an awards ceremony.
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 Mansfield Town Film Festival is around 30 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Mansfield Town Film Festival costs from GBP 11 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Mansfield Town Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Mansfield Town Film Festival takes place in Mansfield, United Kingdom.
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