Dear Asian filmmakers, the Raindance Film Festival (UK) is accepting films until March 2, 2026.

About the festival:
Since 1992, Raindance has supported the new generation of creative and innovative filmmakers in the UK and worldwide. The Raindance Film Festival takes place in Central London, allowing international filmmakers to enjoy a West End premiere and a truly London experience.

Raindance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the UK. It is officially recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences USA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the British Independent Film Awards. Winners of Best Animation Short/Best Documentary Short/Short of the Festival) categories will qualify for Oscar®, and selected shorts will also be for BAFTA consideration.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts both short (under 45 minutes) and feature films (over 45 minutes). All genres are accepted (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental, etc.).
– Films must have been completed after January 1st, 2025.
– For the competitive sections the festival prioritizes first and second-time filmmakers.
– Feature films must have UK Premiere for the festival.
– There is no premiere policy for short films.
– All foreign language films MUST contain English subtitle files.
– Submissions must be done via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fees and Deadlines:

– Notification Date: May 16, 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance (This is also the submission link)

We remind readers that the 34th Raindance Film Festival will take place from June 17 – 26, 2026 in London, UK.

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To see other Calls please follow the next link: “Call For Entries”.