Tier 3
Directors Notes
Online, United Kingdom
- Submission deadline
- 17 March 2027
- Entry fee
- from GBP 47
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
- Format
- Virtual
Last verified 30 September 2026
About Directors Notes
Since its inception in 2006, Directors Notes has remained steadfastly committed to our mission statement of: Delivering the What, How and Why of the world's best independent filmmaking. We have upheld this mission through our meticulous curation process and collaboration with filmmakers. Our daily in-depth feature interviews unveil the painstaking production journeys behind award-winning films, providing a worldwide audience of industry professionals, festival curators and dedicated cinephiles with a detailed look behind the scenes of the best short films being made each year. Our well-established position as a leading curatorial platform for independent film has also enabled us to offer actionable insights to filmmakers through our ongoing Industry Insights interview series https://directorsnotes.com/tag/film-industry/ which serves as a vital resource of practical knowledge and guidance from industry experts. We take immense pride in our unwavering role as a champion of this vital artistic domain.
Directors Notes submission FAQ
When is the Directors Notes submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Directors Notes is around 17 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Directors Notes?
Submitting to Directors Notes costs from GBP 47 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Directors Notes require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Directors Notes accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Directors Notes held?
Directors Notes takes place in Online, United Kingdom.
Is Directors Notes a scam, or is it legitimate?
Directors Notes is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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