Tier 3
Southampton, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Southampton Film Week, now in its 19th year, is a festival at the heart of the South of England's developing production hub. The festival is focused on creating opportunities for filmmakers through its programme of networking, workshops and masterclasses and in providing
The main submission deadline for Southampton Film festival is around 9 October 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Southampton Film festival costs from GBP 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Southampton Film festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Southampton Film festival takes place in Southampton, United Kingdom.
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