The Buzz Cinema Film Festival is back!
2026 is set to be the biggest and boldest year yet! Join Buzz Cinema for 10 days of film screenings, workshops, and special events across Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, including some exciting new venues making their debut.
And the best news? Film submissions are now open!
They are accepting short films of all kinds, from micro-shorts to pieces up to 30 minutes and this year they will be introducing prizes, too (details below!). Make the most of the Early Bird Offer (until 8th of December), with submission prices starting from just £5.
What they are looking for:
- Made by filmmakers in the United Kingdom
- Short films only, 30 minutes and under
- All genres accepted
- No restriction on year of film completion
NEW FOR 2026 – BEST FILM AWARDS!
Enter Here https://www.buzzcinema.co.uk/submit

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