Tier 2
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Last verified 30 September 2026
Exit 6 Film Festival is a BIFA-qualifying international short film festival held in Basingstoke, Hampshire, featuring a two-day event with industry talks, curated short film screenings at Vue Cinema, a Pre-Festival Bash in London, and a live awards ceremony.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
Screening at this BIFA-qualifying festival (Section B) contributes to BIFA eligibility for British short films.
The main submission deadline for Exit 6 Film Festival is around 16 June 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Exit 6 Film Festival costs from USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Exit 6 Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Exit 6 Film Festival takes place in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.
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