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Directory of International Film and Video Festivals

On Britfilms.com we maintain a directory of international film, television and video festivals.

Short films submission scheme

Details of our short film submission scheme are on this page.

	Festivals


	Our work at international Film, Video and Television festivals

For some feature films, and most short films, festivals are often the only method of reaching an international audience. Similarly, in many countries, film festivals are an extremely effective way of enabling large numbers of predominantly young, intelligent people to regularly refresh their perceptions of the UK.

Enabling festivals to programme new, high-quality work from the UK therefore remains at the heart of our activities.

Festivals and events with British Council particicpation

Click a festival or event heading to view more details of the event.

Cannes Film Festival (May 2009)
The British Council works in the UK Film Centre at this years Cannes Film Festival.

Hot Docs - Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (April - May 2009)

Tribeca Film Festival (April - May 2009)

Aspen Shortsfest (April 2009)
Read about the British presence at the festival including reports from two film makers the British Council supported to attend.

Berlin Film Festival (February 2009)
British Council attends the Berlin Film Festival and market.

Dinard Film Festival (October 2008)
Find out more about what went on this year at the British Film Festival in Dinard.

Toronto Film Festival (September 2008)
Find out about the British films showing at this festival.

Sydney Film Festival (June 2008)
British film was well represented at this years festival.

Karlovy Vary Film Festival (June 2008)
The British Council organised screenings for the festival organiser in London earlier this year.

Bangkok International Film Festival (July 2007)
Kate Dickie, the star of Red Road, attends the Bangkok International Film Festival.

Amazing Grace Premier in Ghana (May 2007)
British Council premiers Amazing Grace in Ghana.