The Glowflare Short Film Festival is set to make its debut on January 25, 2025, at Parkway Cinemas in Beverley, East Yorkshire. Film enthusiasts are invited to attend this one-day event celebrating submissions from various creatives of short films, with a lineup of screenings, interactive Q&A sessions with filmmakers, and an awards ceremony recognising standout talents.
Festival Highlights and Ticketing
Tickets are now available, priced at £20 per person, granting full access to all six screening sessions. Each session offers a unique selection of films across diverse genres and styles, with live Q&A discussions with filmmakers following select screenings. The festival concludes with an awards presentation, honouring achievements in categories like Best Film, Best Director, and Audience Choice. A full festival guide will also be provided for easy navigation through the day’s events.
With limited seating, early booking is recommended. Please note that the festival at this present time is restricted to adults aged 18 and over. Tickets can be purchased directly via the Beverley Parkway Cinemas website here: https://beverley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/glowflare-short-film-festival
Film Submission Process
The festival remains open for submissions until December 13, 2024. If you know someone who might be interested in submitting their short film, then they can do this via the FilmFreeway website here: https://filmfreeway.com/GlowflareShortFilmFestival. Eligible films must be under 40 minutes, with non-English submissions requiring subtitles or dubbing. Categories include Animation, Documentary, Experimental, General, Music Video, and Narrative, celebrating a wide range of storytelling styles and techniques. Entry fees are adjusted by deadline, with student and FilmFreeway Gold member discounts available.
Key Dates for Entrants and Audience Members
- Final Deadline: December 13, 2024
- Selections Announcement: December 20, 2024
- Nominations Announcement: January 6, 2025
- Festival & Awards: January 25, 2025
Award Categories
Filmmakers will compete in multiple categories, such as:
- Best Film
- Best Documentary
- Best Director
- Best Screenplay
- Best Actor/Actress
- Best Supporting Actor/Actress
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Original Score
- Best Low Budget Film (for productions under £1000)
- Audience Choice Award(s), with live audience voting.
The festival’s diverse awards spotlight exceptional storytelling, creativity, and technical skill across multiple cinematic disciplines.
Additional Information
For press-related inquiries, please contact the team at press@glowflareshortfestival.com. Filmmakers and attendees can find more details on submission guidelines and ticket information at the festival’s official website: www.glowflareshortfestival.com. Stay connected on social media (@GFShortFestUK) for updates and announcements.
