An avant-garde event for experimental cinema; a platform for the manifestation of ephemeral art at the intersection of creativity and innovation
Festival Name: éphémère ~ London Experimental Film
Location: London, UK (Etcetera Theatre)
Edition: 3rd Edition
Organizer: éphémère ~ London Experimental Film
About the Festival: This festival is not merely a cinematic event but an immersive experience that dissolves the boundaries between cinema and the visual arts. It serves as a platform celebrating the infinite possibilities of experimental film, where the ordinary is transformed into the extraordinary. The festival focuses on discovering emerging talent, showcasing works that redefine the cinematic language and foreground abstract narratives and avant-garde techniques.
Awards:The festival features a wide range of specialized awards recognizing creative contributions:
- Maya Deren Award: for Visionary Cinematography
- Stan Brakhage Prize: for Innovative Editing
- Dziga Vertov Honor: for Experimental Documentary
- Chris Marker Tribute: for Multimedia Storytelling
- Hollis Frampton Achievement: for Conceptual Filmmaking
- Shirley Clarke Excellence: for Experiential Cinema
- Bruce Conner Award: for Avant-Garde Animation
- Lynne Sachs Commendation: for Poetic Cinema
- Jonas Mekas Memorial: for Diary Filmmaking
- Su Friedrich Vanguard Award: for Personal Filmmaking
- Peter Greenaway Honor: for Experimental Production Design
- Chantal Akerman Tribute: for Experimental Narrative
- Guy Maddin Prize: for Surreal Cinematography
- Agnes Varda Memorial: for Intersectional Storytelling
- Bruce Baillie Commendation: for Pioneering Sound Design
Accepted Genres: Experimental Film
Running Time: 3 to 20 minutes (Exceptions may be made for exceptional works).
Language & Subtitles: Works must be in English or include English subtitles.
Submission Deadline:September 30, 2026
Additional Terms:
- Submission Method: Submissions via Vimeo links are discouraged due to stability and security concerns within our programming process.
- Technical Requirements: Acceptable formats are high-resolution MP4 or MOV files.
- Rights & Ownership: Creators retain full ownership of their work. The festival reserves the right to use excerpts of selected works for promotional purposes only.
- Multiple Entries: Multiple submissions from a single artist are permitted.
- Selection Process: All works are evaluated by a jury of experienced professionals based on creativity, technical quality, and overall impact.
- Attendance: Selected filmmakers are encouraged to attend the festival to take advantage of networking opportunities.
