Horsham Film Festival
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The Horsham Film Festival is a UK festival based in Horsham, West Sussex, that began in 2019 as part of the Horsham District Year of Culture and has since grown into an annual event. It is notable for celebrating local filmmaking talent alongside submissions from across the UK, with strong support for first-time, young, and student filmmakers, and for pairing screenings with an awards night in Horsham. The festival primarily showcases short films across drama, comedy, documentary, and animation categories, plus a special award for films made in or about the Horsham District, giving it a strong regional identity within the wider independent short-film circuit.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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