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Festival Name: London Art Film Awards
Location: London, United Kingdom
Festival Date: October 22, 2027
Edition: 7th Edition
Organiser: London Art Film Awards
About the Festival:This annual festival showcases the works of promising filmmakers in London, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and a prominent global hub for culture and tourism. The festival focuses on innovative approaches to filmmaking, aiming to create a unique intersection between London’s vibrant culture and the film industry, introducing exceptional cinematic works to the city’s audiences.
Special Categories:
- Genre & Format: Best Experimental Film, Best Music Video, Best Independent Short Film, Best Independent Feature Film, Best Animation, Best Web/TV Series, Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Horror, Best Thriller, Best Sci-Fi, Best Fantasy, Best Mobile Film, Best Inspirational Film, Best Action Film.
- Directing: Best Feature Director, Best Short Film Director, Best Very Short Film Director, Best Lead Director (Short), Best Lead Director (Feature), Best Student Director, Best Music Video Director.
- Technical & Artistic: Best Poster, Best Trailer, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design.
- Acting: Best Male Actor (Short), Best Female Actor (Short), Best Male Actor (Feature), Best Female Actor (Feature).
- Screenplay: Best Original Screenplay, Best Drama Screenplay, Best Comedy Screenplay, Best Thriller Screenplay, Best Horror Screenplay, Best Action Screenplay, Best Sci-Fi Screenplay.
Awards:A total of $15,000 worth of services is awarded annually. Each winning film will receive the following benefits and services:
- Official Festival Diploma
- VIP Interview (valued at $99)
- Trailer publication on the festival’s official YouTube channel (valued at $99)
- Project publication in the festival’s online library (valued at $99)
Running Time:
- Short Films: under 40 minutes
- Feature Films: over 40 minutes
Production Eligibility:Films must be completed after January 1, 2021.
Language and Subtitles:Films not in English must include English subtitles.
Entry Fee:USD 25–45
Submission Deadline:April 14, 2027
