Watersprite Film Festival
Watersprite Film Festival 2027
- Deadline
- 18 September 2026
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Application fee
- See website
- For
- Filmmakers aged 16+ worldwide; short films ≤23 minutes, completed from January 2025 onwards, with at least two of director/producer/writer students during production
The world's largest student film festival invites short films in fiction, documentary, animation and experimental categories. Selected films receive festival screenings and compete for genre, technical, social impact and Film of the Year awards, with industry mentorship and travel bursary support available for nominees.
Who can apply
- Filmmakers aged 16+ worldwide; short films ≤23 minutes, completed from January 2025 onwards, with at least two of director/producer/writer students during production
Application
- Deadline: 18 September 2026
- Read the application page for full eligibility and submission requirements.