Tier 2
Oska Bright Film Festival
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Submission deadline
- 26 March 2027
- Entry fee
- from GBP 5
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental, Music videos
Last verified 29 September 2026
About Oska Bright Film Festival
Oska Bright is the world’s leading film festival for films made by or featuring learning disabled and autistic people. Our 12th edition in 2026 was jam-packed, presenting over 100 films across 14 strands and a busy public programme. We are a BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying festival
Awards this festival can qualify you for
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Acceptance into at least two BAFTA-qualifying festivals makes a British short eligible for the EE BAFTA British Short Film award.
BIFA Short · Best British Short Film
In-person official selection is sufficient; no win or competition placement required. BIFA Short Section A: one Section A festival confers eligibility. British production, under 40 minutes.
Oska Bright Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Oska Bright Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Oska Bright Film Festival is around 26 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Oska Bright Film Festival?
Submitting to Oska Bright Film Festival costs from GBP 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Oska Bright Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Oska Bright Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is Oska Bright Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Oska Bright Film Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA, subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Oska Bright Film Festival held?
Oska Bright Film Festival takes place in Brighton, United Kingdom.
Is Oska Bright Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Oska Bright Film Festival 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; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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