The Dead of Night Film Festival

The main submission deadline for The Dead of Night Film Festival is around 31 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to The Dead of Night Film Festival costs from GBP 11.79 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

No premiere requirement. The Dead of Night Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

The Dead of Night Film Festival takes place in Southport, United Kingdom.

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