Films qualifying as OFFICIAL SELECTIONS will be screened at our annual festival 15 - 21 June 2026.

 

Among these films, FINALISTS and WINNERS will be announced in each of the following categories:

ANIMATION / COMEDY / COMEDY-HORROR / DOCUMENTARY / DRAMA / EXPERIMENTAL FILM / FANTASY / FEATURE FILM / HORROR / LGBTQIA+ / MADE IN BRIGHTON / MICRO-BUDGET FILM / MICRO MOVIE / MUSIC VIDEO, SCI-FI, STUDENT FILM, WOMEN ROCK / 45 RPM - FOR WOMEN ROCKING OVER 45

Official Selections are also considered for the following technical awards:

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY / DIRECTOR / EDITING / ORIGINAL SCORE / PERFORMANCE (4 awards) / SCREENPLAY / SET DESIGN / SOUND DESIGN / YOUNG PERORMANCE (up to 2 awards) / VISUAL EFFECTS

The SPIRIT OF BRIGHTON AWARD is presented to filmmakers whose work most embodies diverse, progressive and egalitarian ideals.

 

The YOUNG ACE FILMMAKER AWARD will go to the most promising Brighton-based filmmaker under the age of 30.

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The OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD will go the Best Film produced for the METFILM SCHOOL Short Film 4 module.

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Films designated as HONOURABLE MENTIONS are invited to showcase in our online festival edition.

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