The Shortest Nights

The main submission deadline for The Shortest Nights is around 28 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to The Shortest Nights costs from GBP 8 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

No premiere requirement. The Shortest Nights accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Yes. The Shortest Nights can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

The Shortest Nights takes place in London, United Kingdom.

The Shortest Nights 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. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run The Shortest Nights through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.