6th - 15th November 2026
What Makes a Great Short Film?
The submission deadline for Norwich Film Festival 2026 has now passed. Over the last six months, filmmakers from around the […]
20 Reasons Why You Should Submit Your Film to Norwich Film Festival
Submitting your film to festivals can feel like a leap of faith. But the right festival doesn’t just screen your […]
Filmmaking During Creative Downtime
Why Creative Downtime Is Normal in a Filmmaking Career In independent film, momentum rarely moves in a straight line. There […]
NFF 2025 Winners: A Record-Breaking Year!
Norwich Film Festival has officially wrapped for 2025 and what an extraordinary festival it has been. Across two packed weeks […]
Norwich Film Festival ’25 is LIVE
That’s right film lovers, Norwich Film Festival (NFF) returns 3-16 November with its busiest edition yet; 134 short films from 19 countries, a slate of new and classic feature films, and an expanded programme of talks and events for young and emerging filmmakers.
Rejection Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Good Enough
Rejection is never easy, but it doesn’t mean your film isn’t good enough. In this post, Norwich Film Festival programmers share honest insights into the submission process, why brilliant films sometimes don’t make the cut, and how resilience can help you find the right audience for your work.
What Actually Happens After You Submit to a Film Festival?
Ever wondered what happens to your film after you hit submit? Here’s how we programme our festival – from first watch to final selection – and why every decision matters.
Why LGBTQ+ Stories Are Important And How To Do Them Justice
LGBTQ+ short films are a vital part of the festival landscape. Here’s why they matter, how we approach programming them at NFF, and what filmmakers can do to tell these stories with care.
Budget vs. Impact: Do You Need Money to Make a Festival-Worthy Film?
Think you need a huge budget to get into film festivals? Think again. We break down what really matters — and why strong storytelling beats a six-figure budget every time.
Why Your Short Film Doesn’t Need A Twist Ending
Think your short film needs a twist to be memorable? Think again. We explore why the best endings don’t always surprise — they resonate — and what programmers actually want to see.
Five Film Festival Mistakes Even Experienced Filmmakers Make
Even experienced filmmakers make mistakes on the festival circuit. From botched loglines to prestige-chasing, here are five key pitfalls — and what you can do to avoid them in 2025.
Join the Norwich Film Festival Team as Our New Communications Coordinator
Norwich Film Festival is looking for a proactive and creative Communications Coordinator to help lead our social media and digital comms. This is a part-time volunteer role with a £1000 honorarium, perfect for someone passionate about film and confident creating content across Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and Mailchimp.