BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2027

Open for submissions

At a glance: Deadline 4 December 2026 · London, UK · Short, Documentary, Fiction, Animation

About

UK's leading LGBTQIA+ film festival, 12 days at BFI Southbank in March 2027 (dates TBC). Open call for shorts (≤35 min), mid-length (36–60 min) and features (≥61 min) with LGBTQIA+ themes or content.

Location

London, UK

Festival dates

March 2027 (dates TBC), BFI Southbank, London — 12 days

Deadlines

4 December 2026 · Final deadline Final deadline (17:00 GMT)

Fees

No entry fee stated on the official page/rules.

Eligibility

Films with LGBTQIA+ themes/content produced after September 2025; UK premieres prioritised; English subtitles required for non-English films. Submit via the BFI online form only (FilmFreeway not accepted). Responses by mid-February 2027. See the official 2027 rules PDF.

Categories

Short, Documentary, Fiction, Animation

Region

Europe

Details checked on

16 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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