Tier 2
Unrestricted View Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
- Submission deadline
- 3 March 2027
- Entry fee
- from GBP 20
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
Last verified 29 September 2026
About Unrestricted View Film Festival
The UVFF is back for it's 12th year and is now a British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) qualifying film festival for Short films and British Feature Films. (https://www.bifa.film). After Eleven successful years the 2027 festival will be bigger and better! More information to
Awards this festival can qualify you for
BIFA Best Film · Best British Independent Film
In-person official selection at this BIFA Section B festival counts toward eligibility (two Section B British festivals confer eligibility; one Section A festival is the alternative). No win required. Online-only screenings do not qualify. British independent film (BFI cultural test). 2026 window: 1 Nov 2025 to 30 Nov 2026.
BIFA Short · British Independent Film Awards — Best British Short Film
Auto-added from official BIFA Short qualifying list (2026). Verify against current regulations.
Unrestricted View Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Unrestricted View Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Unrestricted View Film Festival is around 3 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Unrestricted View Film Festival?
Submitting to Unrestricted View Film Festival costs from GBP 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Unrestricted View Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Unrestricted View Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Unrestricted View Film Festival held?
Unrestricted View Film Festival takes place in London, United Kingdom.
Is Unrestricted View Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Unrestricted View 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.
Is Unrestricted View Film Festival right for your film?
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