Submissions now open!
With BAFTA & BIFA qualification, six award categories and a prize pot of £6000 – we’re looking for shorts from all genres, countries & backgrounds. The selected films will go on to be screened during our next festival in November 2025!
Earlybird Deadline: 23rd February
Submit NowNorwich Film Festival showcases the best local, national and international short films in the city of Norwich each November, alongside panels, workshops, features & more!
> View 2025 submission info
> View our 2024 Official Selection
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