Tier 4
Margate, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
A cinematic exploration of a shifting place and time. Margate Film Festival is a project born out of the turbulence of changing cultural landscapes and a love for the chaos of creativity. A journey through the wilderness of the cinema; of art, politics, identity, feminism,
The main submission deadline for Margate Film Festival is around 15 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Margate Film Festival costs from GBP 3.5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Margate Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Margate Film Festival takes place in Margate, United Kingdom.
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