← All festivals
Norwich Film Festival
Norwich, United Kingdom
November 2026
About Norwich Film Festival
The Norwich Film Festival showcases the best local, national and international short films in the city of Norwich each November, alongside panels, workshops and features. Founded in 2009, it is both BAFTA and BIFA Qualifying and has screened more than 1,400 short films to date, with alumni including BAFTA nominees and winners.
Festival details
Location
Norwich, United Kingdom
Scope
International
Focus
Short Films · Documentary · Animation · Fiction · Student Film
Founded
2009
Awards
British Film Award
Best UK-produced short film.
International Film Award
Best non-UK short film.
Animation Award
Best animated short film.
Documentary Award
Best documentary short film.
Student Film Award
Best student-created short film.
Special programs
Women In Film
Strand showcasing short films by or about women.
Science Fiction
Sci-fi short films strand.
Comedy
Comedic short films strand.
Horror
Horror short films strand.
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ stories and voices.
For filmmakers
Submission deadline
2026-05-24
Eligible production years
Films completed after 1 January 2024
Screening eligibility
Films under 25 minutes (3 min max for Micro). AI-generated content must be disclosed.
Accepted formats
Online submission via FilmFreeway, YouTube embed, Vimeo embed
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
Curated For You
WATCH NOW
