South Coast Film Festival

22nd November 2024 at The Print Works, Hastings TN34 1HA

We are an Independent film festival with live screenings, taking place annually in East Sussex UK.

We are hosting our 5th Annual Festival in 2024 at The Print Works, 14 Claremont, Hastings TN34 1HA, in the heart of Hastings, on 22nd November from 6pm.

Our mission is to help create a platform for our filmmakers to be seen, but more importantly, get them the industry exposure to help sustain their craft for many years to come.

The SCFF is extremely excited to present it’s first showcase, and hopes to become one of the most important Independent film festivals in the UK.

The SCFF Awards will provide space for independent filmmakers to create and display their stories without commercial pressure, in order to discover and celebrate extraordinary films and develop independent filmmaking.

Our judging team is looking for potential films and filmmakers for scheduled meetings with executives from the film and television industry.

SCFF will host screening events at the Electric Palace Cinema with post-screening Q&A with directors, producers and actors, and the opportunity for them to network with industry professionals at our networking event after party.

Award winners will be announced at the festival and at the Award Ceremony receive certificates along with engraved ‘SCFF Awards’ trophies.

A screening committee determines which films will be exhibited, all submissions are not guaranteed to be shown.

All decisions of the committee are final.

2024 SUBMISSIONS

the process

After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified. All Critiques will be sent via email to the filmmakers on the notification date.
Winners will have the chance to see their films on the big screen and be presented with their awards during the SCFF Awards Ceremony Winners will be contacted at least a month prior to the event date.

RULES & TERMS

By submitting your film, you agree that South coast film festival Awards can use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster) for promotional purpose.
To submit a film, you must have created the project yourself, own the rights or have permission from the owner of the content to submit the film to us.

PLEASE READ THE RULES BELOW THOROUGHLY BEFORE SUBMITTING:

SCFF will review films in their entirety. Films will be watched and reviewed by members of the Selection Committee; a professional group of filmmakers, film enthusiasts and critics. Films are scored accordingly.
ALL FILMS THAT MAKE THE FINAL SELECTION ARE REQUIRED TO SEND US A DCP FORMAT OF THEIR FILM TO US VIA WETRANSFER OR ANY LINK THAT WE CAN DOWNLOAD THEIR FILES FROM

1. Entries in foreign languages must come with English subtitles.
2. All entries must have been completed AFTER 2011
3. Works in progress will be considered. Final Films must be submitted before the set deadline.
4. All rights including music clearance must be confirmed by the Film’s Producer(s)
5. Multiple entries are allowed. You may submit more than one film in the same category, An entry fee is applicable for every film submitted
6. At our discretion, we may choose to transfer a film to the correct category, but only if the appropriate level of entry fee has been paid.
7. A screening committee will determine which films will be exhibited, submissions are not guaranteed to be shown. All decisions of the committee are final.
8. After a film has been selected, the filmmaker will be notified.
9. Winners will be presented with their awards during the SCFF Awards Ceremony, which will take place at the festival.
10. Submissions are NON-refundable. We cannot be held liable for materials which are lost or damaged.

Applicants who do not follow the guidelines will not be accepted.

Welcome to
South Coast Film Festival

22nd November 2024 at The Print Works, Hastings TN34 1HA