Welcome to
The South London Film Festival
The South London Film Festival was created because we are passionate about providing an opportunity for filmmakers worldwide to showcase their creativity with the multicultural community of South London.
We believe that every film we watch shapes the future of the industry and the world around it. Because of this, we work with partners to offer unique rewards and prizes that will support the careers of our filmmakers.
It has been a difficult time with so many changes to life, which has impacted the lives, businesses and hearts of many. Even during the hard times, we relied on creativity to get us through, inspire us and encourage others more than ever. This year, we have chosen to continue with our new CLIMATE CHANGE INSPIRED festival category and also include a BRAND NEW category themed around ‘ADS + COMMERCIALS’. We will be working with charities and local communities to use the winning film to raise awareness and educate others on this very important subject.
The South London Film Festival is also dedicated to supporting students, so we offer a “free to submit” category for students and schools/educational facilities.
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We look forward to watching your films.
SUBMISSIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW CLOSED
31.05.25
SATURDAY MAY 31ST 2025 - 1PM
THE SOUTH LONDON FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL AWARDS SHOWCASE 2025
HOSTED BY BBC RADIO 1XTRA's FEE MAK
The South London Film Festival is back, this time in the heart of South London at the iconic Picturehouse Ritzy Cinema in Brixton.
With an unforgettable showcase of cinema celebrating 15 award-winning, powerful and thought-provoking short films.
The event will be hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Fee Mak and includes a live Awards Ceremony + Q&A.
After the screening, head to the Ritzy bar to network with fellow film enthusiasts, industry professionals and the talent behind the films. This is a screening you will not want to miss.
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JUNE 14TH 2025 - 2PM
THE SOUTH LONDON FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS: SHE OWNS THE SCENE
No Permission. Just Presence.
Join The South London Film Festival as they proudly present a powerful showcase of 9 bold short films that celebrate women who OWN the scene both on and off screen.
This striking programme amplifies voices that challenge convention, celebrate identity and shake the status quo. From emerging on screen talent to boundary-pushing directors/producers.
These are stories for everyone – made to move, challenge and simply entertain.
Featuring a live Q&A with selected filmmakers.
Stick around after the screening for drinks, networking, and real talk.
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The South London Film Festival returned in spectacular fashion with its annual showcase, The South London Film Festival 2024, hosting an unforgettable evening of thought-provoking cinema. With an incredible opening night audience of around 300 attendees, the festival celebrated the very best in filmmaking.
Including the Oscar-winning short Jellyfish and Lobster, the Oscar-shortlisted and BAFTA-nominated short Yellow, Harry Holland’s groundbreaking new short Last Call, starring Tom Holland and Lindsay Duncan, Riz Ahmed’s bold and experimental short Dammi, and the feature film Senior Citizen, a deeply moving exploration of life, love, and aging—to name just a few of the remarkable films showcased.
Attendees had the unique opportunity to engage with the filmmakers during a lively Q&A session and continued the evening with networking at the bar.
NEW VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT
Sadly in 2024 we saw the closure of our beloved venue, Bromley Picturehouse. While this marks the end of an era for Bromley, we are excited to share that a new chapter is on the horizon. Stay tuned for an upcoming exciting announcement with more details very soon!
Submissions for 2024/25 are CLOSING SOON.
NEW IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION TEAM
The South London Film Festival is proud to share that throughout 2023 we built our own in-house production team to work with students, charities and other organisations to create opportunities for new and upcoming talent to have hands on experience on set whilst connecting and learning from experienced filmmakers.
The South London Film Festival is proudly presenting The South London Film Festival: Pride Showcase 2022.
Thank you to all those who came to our Pride Showcase and celebrated the powerful voice and the incredible talent of our LGBTQ+ community. This was the FIRST EVER Pride Showcase/Event to take place in the history of Bromley! Thank you for supporting us and being a part of history.
We are extremely proud to announce that the winner of Best Narrative Short at The South London Film Festival 2020 ‘The Long Goodbye’ has just won an Academy Award for Best Short Film. Congrats to Riz Ahmed, Aneil Karia and all the filmmakers/creatives who worked on this project!
The South London Film Festival is proudly part of The Mayor of London’s Borough of Culture 2022 – We will have so many exciting things happening throughout the year.
We also have replaced our COVID-19 INSPIRED category with a BRAND NEW category themed around CLIMATE CHANGE. We will be working closely with charities to raise awareness of this very important subject.
Our YouTube Channel is NOW LIVE! Please support us by subscribing and sharing with friends/family! We have so much exciting content to share.
As you may have noticed, we now have a ‘News’ tab on our website. This will be used to publish news, reviews, interviews and other interesting articles which we hope you will enjoy. We will be covering a range of artistic entertainment sectors, from films, TV and Games etc. We want to provide a platform for budding writers and reviewers to publish their work. Whether you want to write a movie review, or an article about a recent TV series, please get in touch and we will try to facilitate where we can. Guidance and support will be provided
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