Ffilmic

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FFilmic is an international film festival dedicated to presenting bold, innovative and original cinema from across the world. Originally founded in Wales, the festival relocated to London several years ago, marking its evolution into a globally focused platform that welcomes submissions from filmmakers worldwide. Now in its 19th year, FFilmic continues to build on its heritage while embracing a broader international identity, bringing together diverse voices in a contemporary and dynamic setting. As a London-based festival, FFilmic focuses on high-quality storytelling and distinctive creative vision. Each edition features a carefully curated programme of short films, documentaries, animation, experimental work and international submissions, offering space to a wide range of filmmakers and artistic approaches. The festival’s awards recognise outstanding achievements in filmmaking across both international and UK-based categories, reflecting its inclusive and global scope. As part of its commitment to professional development, FFilmic hosts a series of workshops and masterclasses led by actively working industry professionals. These sessions provide filmmakers with practical insights, creative guidance and real-world expertise across directing, screenwriting, production, cinematography and other key disciplines. Beyond their educational value, these events also serve as valuable networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with filmmakers, industry guests and collaborators in a focused and supportive environment. The workshops and masterclasses run throughout the festival, enriching the overall experience and strengthening the professional community around FFilmic. For several consecutive years, FFilmic has been hosted at its regular venue — the cinema of the CourtHouse Hotel London in Soho. The building, formerly the historic Marlborough Street Magistrates Court, is known for cases involving notable public figures such as Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Oscar Wilde and Christine Keeler. Today, the venue combines its cultural heritage with modern screening facilities, providing an ideal environment for filmmakers, audiences and industry guests.

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  A fantastic one-day festival with a brilliantly curated selection of short films, detailed cast and crew Q&As, and lots of networking opportunities. Thanks to Ffilmic for awarding us Best Director at this year's event.

• Filmmaker

  We had an excellent time at Ffilmic. The quality and variety of the curated films was excellent. We were honoured to be selected amongst such talented filmmakers, and so grateful to be awarded Best Short Film. The venue was stunning, the cinema screen and sound system were top notch, and the drinks after were relaxed which provided a great environment for networking. We would highly recommend this festival!

• Filmmaker

  Ffilmic is a wonderful film festival, well-organised and with great communication from the organisers. The lineup of selected films was of truly high quality, showcasing impressive craftsmanship. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to connect with many talented fellow filmmakers and we are truly grateful to have received the Best Editing award for our film. I look forward to future editions of this festival!

• Filmmaker

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• Filmmaker

  A truly great and well-organized festival, with high-quality screenings of the selected films and an outstanding jury. This festival creates wonderful opportunities for filmmakers. The interview sessions are perfectly balanced — long enough to genuinely dive deeper into each project, yet concise enough to allow us to watch a wide range of films during the screenings. It’s also an incredible place to meet and connect with many people from the industry. I was genuinely impressed by the kindness and enthusiasm of the entire festival team. I’m very happy to have participated in the 2026 edition and I highly recommend it without hesitation. Thank you again for this beautiful organization and for such a memorable celebration of international cinema.

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