London Short Film Festival

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Arts & CultureLondon
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration10 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsSelection at the festival carries direct
LanguageEnglishCurrency: GBP
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

London Short Film Festival in London

A short film festival held across London venues each January since 2003, screening between two hundred and fifty and five hundred films selected from over five thousand annual submissions. Qualifying for both BAFTA and British Independent Film Award consideration, it combines public screenings with an industry-facing programme of workshops and panel discussions.

The London Short Film Festival was founded in 2003 to give short filmmaking, a format often treated as a stepping stone toward feature production rather than a serious art form in its own right, a dedicated annual platform in the capital.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Selection at the festival carries direct practical weight for filmmakers, since it qualifies selected films for both BAFTA and British Independent Film Award consideration, tying public screening directly to major national award pathways rather than functioning purely as a showcase

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The mystery stays covered

Its highly competitive filtering process, selecting between two hundred and fifty and five hundred films from over five thousand annual submissions, gives the festival's programming genuine curatorial weight within the UK short film community

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A stated commitment to spotlighting peripheral and underrepresented filmmaking voices alongside established names has shaped the festival's programming philosophy since its 2003 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

No particular dress requirements; comfortable indoor cinema-going clothing with a warm layer for January evenings between venues.

Safety

At London Short Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of London you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

GBP

Family friendly

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London, England, United Kingdom

Nearest airportLHR — London Heathrow
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of London you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to London via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near London, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearNo particular dress requirements; comfortable indoor cinema-going clothing with a warm layer for January evenings between venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United Kingdom and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is London Short Film Festival?

London Short Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 23 January–1 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does London Short Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in London, United Kingdom. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

10 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

London, England, United Kingdom

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLshortfilms.org.uk
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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