Tier 2
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Last verified 7 May 2026
Watersprite is a student film festival that has celebrated student films from more than 100 countries since 2008.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
In-person official selection at this BIFA Section B festival counts toward eligibility (two Section B British festivals confer eligibility; one Section A festival is the alternative). No win required. British production. Under 40 minutes.
The main submission deadline for Watersprite Film Festival is around 1 September 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
No premiere requirement. Watersprite Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Watersprite Film Festival takes place in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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