We are EFN Short Film Festival.

A fresh international online & in-person festival combining high quality short film programmes with interactive director Q&As and industry workshops.

We value inclusivity, equal representation, and developing voices of emerging talent.

 

 All Official Selections qualify for the Best British Short Film Category at the 2021 BIFA Awards.

Click on Rules and Eligibility for more info.

"The EFN team were a lovely bunch and really put on a well curated show, as well as showcasing a diverse array of emerging talent."

- Louis Chan, writer & director of Stationary

 
 

  • Annual hybrid (physical & live-streamed) editions

  • 2 awards: CRITICS’ CHOICE and AUDIENCE FAVOURITE

  • Industry Workshops by film professionals

  • Non-competitive film strands parallel to main event

  • A panel of highly accredited critics (Leeds Int. Film Festival, BBC, TIFF)

  • Live Q&As with the filmmakers

  • Audience interaction with questions & comments in real-time

  • Reaching over 3000 cinephiles per event from over 35 countries