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United Kingdom · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Made in Sussex is a regional UK film festival held at Depot Cinema in Lewes that champions independent filmmaking made in Sussex or by Sussex-based creatives. It showcases narrative features, documentary features, and short films, with programming that includes student work, ambitious features, intimate documentaries, and inventive shorts, making it a notable platform for local talent and community-rooted storytelling in the independent festival circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2024
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