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Raindance Film Festival

London, United Kingdom

Submission deadline: 8 March 2027
Entry fee: from GBP 35
Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation
Next edition: 2026

Official site Rules and regulations

Last verified 12 June 2026

About Raindance Film Festival

GENERAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION Submissions are now open for the 35th Raindance Film Festival in London, running from 16 to 25 June 2027. To qualify for Raindance 2027, films must be completed on or after January 2026. Since 1992, Raindance has championed a new wave of creative and

Awards this festival can qualify you for

BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Accepted into the official programme is sufficient. No win required. British productions only.
BIFA Best Film · Best British Independent Film
In-person official selection at this BIFA Section A festival is sufficient (one Section A festival confers eligibility; the alternative is two Section B British festivals). 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 · Best British Short Film
In-person official selection is sufficient. No win required. British production. Under 40 minutes.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.

Raindance Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Raindance Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Raindance Film Festival is around 8 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.

How much does it cost to submit to Raindance Film Festival?

Submitting to Raindance Film Festival costs from GBP 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Raindance Film Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Raindance Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Raindance Film Festival held?

Raindance Film Festival takes place in London, United Kingdom.

Is Raindance Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Raindance Film Festival 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 Raindance Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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Is Raindance Film Festival right for your film?

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Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film

Win Best Animated Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject

Win Best Documentary Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.

Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film

Win Best Live Action Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.