Short Film Festival – 3rd to 7th April, 2019
The Discover Film Awards is one of the biggest short film festivals in the world with over 4,000 annual submissions from 70+ countries, global premiers in London’s Leicester square with packed cinema audiences, filmmaker parties, red carpet events, script-pitching round tables with funding available for new projects and an annual cash prize fund of over USD 60,000, including the prestigious Craghoppers Film Prize. In 2018, the festival was voted in the top 100 globally out of over 5,000 by filmmakers on FilmFreeway.
Spread over 5 days in April 2019, The Discover Film Awards involve public cinema screenings at the Prince Charles cinema in London’s Leicester Square. Quentin Tarantino describes it as his favourite cinema in London saying it is “everything an independent movie theatre should be”. As well as public screenings, the festival includes discussions at universities, networking events, a filmmaker supper, an opening party, a closing party and awards event that brings together investors, distributors, journalists, film producers and media professionals.
Craghoppers Film Prize
A major supporting partner of the festival is Craghoppers, the global travel clothing brand, who are providing one of the largest short film festival cash prize funds in the world (totalling £34,000 – the equivalent of nearly $50,000).
The Craghoppers Film Prize, which is awarded as part of The Discover Film Awards, celebrates the very best talent of student and established short filmmakers. It includes one student cash prize of £2,000 at each Discover Film Awards in April and October 2019. The ultimate Craghoppers Film Prize will be up for grabs at the October Discover Film Awards in London and entries will be shortlisted from all entries from the April and October festivals, no matter what genre or who has entered. The first prize is £20,000 in cash and the second prize is £10,000 in cash.
In addition, as a percentage of entry fees is being used for the creation of a student bursary fund, the prize will encourage the next generation of filmmakers to create thrilling new content for the emerging digital platforms – from Netflix to Amazon, music videos to new forms of corporate branded content. To enter your film, see the “How to submit a film” section below.
The judging panel for the film prize is chaired by Jaine Green (documentary and short film maker) and includes Katie Bailiff (founder of Century Films) and Neville Schulman (adviser to Ridley Scott on Blade Runner, Black Hawk Down and Gladiator).
More Supporting Partners
IPCN (International Programme Content Network), the leading Anglo-Chinese international entertainment business which brokers and manages rights, distributes content and produces programming and ad funded content for the rapidly growing Chinese media market. IPCN are looking to commission content producers to make short films and are seeking the best talent at the film festival.
Strike Media, a marketer and promoter of film, fashion and music brands. Strike Media promotes films during their festival run and works with a wide range of media brands to raise their profile. They offer a competitive range of marketing services to promote films for a range of budgets. Their services range from sending out press releases and raising the profiles of films with journalists to pushing interviews with cast and/or filmmakers as well as trailer and reviews opportunities. For more details see Strike Media’s short film marketing brochure. If you would like to know more about how Strike Media can promote your film please contact us.
Partnership Opportunities
By partnering with Discover.film you will reach a number of demographics including social influencers, high net worth individuals, student filmmakers and key decision makers in TV and film. To find out more about the options for working with us, click on the button below.
“The Discover Film Awards show that the Phoenix is not just a cinema with a great past, but one which has an important part to play in the future of filmmaking.”
“I had such a great time. What a wonderful festival!”
How to submit a film
Entries for the 7th edition of the festival are now open. You can use any of the platforms below to submit your film.
Past Selections And Winners
Ticket Prices And All Access Pass
- Screening 1 £10.50
- Screening 2 £10.50
- Screening 3 £10.50
- Screening 4 £10.50
- Friday Drinks £15
- Filmmaker’s Drinks (Sat) £20
- Opening night £25
- Awards Ceremony and Party £35
- All Access VIP Pass £75
Cinema
The Discover Film Awards takes place at the Prince Charles Cinema. The Prince Charles is a repertory cinema located just off Leicester Square in London’s West End. Quentin Tarantino describes it as his favourite cinema in London saying it is “everything an independent movie theatre should be”.
About Somerset House
Discover.film is based in Somerset House, a large Neoclassical building situated on the south side of the Strand overlooking the River Thames, in central London. The building, originally the site of a Tudor palace, was designed by Sir William Chambers in 1776, and further extended with Victorian wings to the east and west in 1831 and 1856. Today, it offers a diverse and dynamic public programme of contemporary arts and culture which has made it one of London’s most spectacular and well-loved spaces, with over 3 million visitors each year.
About The Hospital Club
The Hospital Club is a private members club in London for people in the creative industries. It houses a television studio, screening room, live performance space, restaurant, lounges and gallery over seven floors
