Submissions

Submissions are now closed for LIFF 2024.

Filmmakers will be notified of the status of their submissions on 16 September 2024.

LIFF 2024 will take place 1 - 17 November. Submission dates for LIFF 2025 will be announced through our website and social media channels.

Leeds International Film Festival presents an extensive and diverse programme of discovery that celebrates new filmmaking talent from around the world with several of our short film programmes qualifying for the Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and BIFAs.

If you have any questions please email leeds.film@leeds.gov.uk. We cannot accept late submissions.

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