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"One of the UK's top film festivals to know about" - London METRO
THE NEW RENAISSANCE LONDON 2022
CASH PRIZES!!
Our friendly and welcoming art-house festival based in London is genuinely passionate about indie film. NRFF has been called “One of the UK’s top film festivals.” (London METRO, O1.08.16) . We have premiered and screened films that went on to win an Oscar - The Silent Child (2018) - or received a major distribution deal - A Living Dog (2021); Into The Mirror (2019); You Go To My Head (2019); and Phantompain (2018) to name just a few success stories.
Since September 2016, NRFF has been ranked in the top 100 best reviewed film festivals on FilmFreeway (#11, October 2021), out of 9000+ worldwide.
Despite the festival's relatively small size, there are each year many gems to be found among the many short and feature films in the programme. Furthermore, many filmmakers, screenwriters and actors are traditionally present - and a lot of productive networking takes place especially for those screenwriters who have written a short screenplay, and who look for a director or a producer.
OUR CURATION: ARTISTICALLY-DRIVEN FILMS, INSPIRING STORIES
Film is a unique medium, and NRFF’s mission is to support and champion inspiring, independent artists and storytellers. This includes experimental work, emotional drama, music, dance and emerging talent.
Our festival is built around ARTISTS and their STORIES. By doing so, we aim to establish an international COMMUNITY of inspiring storytellers. We are not interested in following current fashions or being politically divisive. We seek out stories that are genuinely imaginative, emotional and life-affirming. At the heart of what we do is our passion to tell great stories.
To get a feel for the festival's quality curation, visit last year's programme: www.nrff.co.uk
NRFF LONDON 2022
2022 will be our seventh year in London, a city known for its diversity and innovation in the creative arts. For 3 days in September, we will screen around 100 outstanding films in the heart of Covent Garden. The programme will include narrative shorts, features, documentaries, animations, dance and music videos, a NETWORKING party and AWARDS CEREMONY.
Apart from a high number of UK and International films, NRFF London has a category for EMERGING TALENT (debut and student filmmakers), who can win CASH PRIZES.
Running alongside the festival will be a SCREENWRITING COMPETITION, a series of MASTERCLASSES by film industry experts, a filmmaker's PANEL DISCUSSION, Filmmaker Q&A's, and other networking opportunities.
Best Feature Screenplay, Finalist, Semi-Finalists and Quarter Finalists.
Best Short Screenplay, Best 3 Minute Screenplay and Best Short Screenplay written by Young Talent.
We are looking into cash prizes for screenwriters.
When and where does the NRFF take place?
The New Renaissance Film Festival takes place in London. A spacious cinema and a green room for photos and interviews are included.
How can I submit?
You can only submit your screenplay ONLINE. You always retain 100% of all rights to your intellectual property.
What happens once I’ve submitted my film or my screenplay?
Once we have your information from the ISA, your fee and your link to your screenplay document, we will start the judging process. Please be patient – in most cases you won’t hear from us until after the very final deadline has passed.
How do you decide which screenplays to award?
We will not simply select scripts that already have won an award. We hope to find new gems and discover excellent stories that move us, challenge us and above all inspire us.
We realise this to be highly subjective, but we will definitely try to be open to a diversity of different voices and points of view. We also will introduce you to the filmmakers, and we have found that new projects have been created as a result of that!
After the judging process is complete, can I get any feedback?
The judges unfortunately cannot offer any feedback on unsuccessful entries.
Are there any age restrictions on submitting to the festival?
You must be at least 18 to enter. Work can be entered on behalf of someone who is under 18 and it is your judgement call as to whether you think the work is suitable.
To enter a screenplay into the Young Talent category you have to between 18 and 21 years in order to qualify.
Can I alter my entry once it has been submitted?
No alterations can be made to submissions once they have been received.
Can I enter more than one screenplay?
You may enter as many as you like. You must purchase a separate entry fee and form for each submission.
Is entry to the festival open to international entrants?
The festival is open to international submissions. We welcome submissions from all over the world and look forward to seeing a huge variety of entries.
Do you ever consider waiving fees?
Rarely. All indie filmmakers struggle financially but if we waived the fee for every filmmaker who asked then we wouldn’t be here unfortunately.
Will you pay for my accommodation if I attend the festival?
No, we can’t afford to put you up either. We can advise you on accommodation though, if you wish. We are currently seeking for sponsorship to develop our hospitality budget.
When and where does the NRFF take place?
The New Renaissance Film Festival takes place in London. A spacious cinema and a green room for photos and interviews are included.
How can I submit?
You can only submit your screenplay ONLINE. You always retain 100% of all rights to your intellectual property.
What happens once I’ve submitted my film or my screenplay?
Once we have your information from the ISA, your fee and your link to your screenplay document, we will start the judging process. Please be patient – in most cases you won’t hear from us until after the very final deadline has passed.
How do you decide which screenplays to award?
We will not simply select scripts that already have won an award. We hope to find new gems and discover excellent stories that move us, challenge us and above all inspire us.
We realise this to be highly subjective, but we will definitely try to be open to a diversity of different voices and points of view. We also will introduce you to the filmmakers, and we have found that new projects have been created as a result of that!
After the judging process is complete, can I get any feedback?
The judges unfortunately cannot offer any feedback on unsuccessful entries.
Are there any age restrictions on submitting to the festival?
You must be at least 18 to enter. Work can be entered on behalf of someone who is under 18 and it is your judgement call as to whether you think the work is suitable.
To enter a screenplay into the Young Talent category you have to between 18 and 21 years in order to qualify.
Can I alter my entry once it has been submitted?
No alterations can be made to submissions once they have been received.
Can I enter more than one screenplay?
You may enter as many as you like. You must purchase a separate entry fee and form for each submission.
Is entry to the festival open to international entrants?
The festival is open to international submissions. We welcome submissions from all over the world and look forward to seeing a huge variety of entries.
Do you ever consider waiving fees?
Rarely. All indie filmmakers struggle financially but if we waived the fee for every filmmaker who asked then we wouldn’t be here unfortunately.
Will you pay for my accommodation if I attend the festival?
No, we can’t afford to put you up either. We can advise you on accommodation though, if you wish. We are currently seeking for sponsorship to develop our hospitality budget.
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