A celebration of the most original, creative, and precisely structured short films from across the globe; a mirror for the voices of talented international filmmakers
Festival Name: 1 World Film Festival
Organizer: WWCSFF (Worldwide Cineastes Film Festivals)
Location: United Kingdom and various locations worldwide
Festival Dates: February 18, 2028
Edition: 8th Edition
About the Festival: This festival was established to showcase the most prestigious and innovative short films from around the world. The event focuses on works made with conviction, a quest for originality, and the ability to engage audiences, covering various genres including drama, comedy, documentary, experimental, horror, and animation.
Awards: Gold and Silver Medal laurels in the following categories: Short Drama, Short Comedy, Short Documentary, Short Animation, Short Horror, Music Video, Student Short, Experimental Short, Action/Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short, AI (Artificial Intelligence) / Web / New Media Short, and regional categories (Asian Short, North American Short, European Short, World Short); alongside individual awards for directing, screenwriting, acting, and production values.
Accepted Genres: Experimental, drama, comedy, documentary, horror, animation, action, sci-fi, fantasy, artificial intelligence, and new media.
Running Time: Under 2 minutes / 15 to 30 minutes
Year of Production: No specific limitations.
Language & Subtitles: Mandatory English subtitles for all non-English language films.
Submission Deadline: January 4, 2027
Entry Fee: Student discounts and special rates are available upon providing valid proof of full-time education.
Additional Notes: Upon acceptance, sending a digital file for download or data transfer by the specified deadline is mandatory / The festival reserves the right to use excerpts or images from accepted films for promotional purposes for up to a year following the event.
