Filmed Up
Emerging or unverified festival
Filmed Up is a quarterly short film night held at HOME cinema in Manchester that showcases films by filmmakers currently based in the North West of England. It is notable for its open, mixed-genre programming, audience-selected films, and regular audience award, making it an important grassroots platform for local short-form filmmaking rather than a major international competition.[1] It accepts films under 20 minutes across fiction, documentary, animation, experimental work, music videos, comedy, and artist moving image, and provides a recurring screening opportunity for emerging and established regional filmmakers.[1]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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