Reclaim The Frame opens call for UK short films

An orange background with circular patterns in the background. Reclaim The Frame logo in the top left corner which connects to a frame around the entire image. The largest text reads ‘Open For Entries’, followed by smaller text reading ‘Short films by marginalised gender filmmakers’ and ‘Entries close Sunday 12 January’. Bottom shows logos, including: BFI FAN/ The National Lottery, University of Westminster/ Live Performance, Film London, and British Council.

Our friends at Reclaim The Frame have opened entries for UK short films by marginalised gender filmmakers to participate in a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the inaugural Birds’ Eye View Film Festival (from which Reclaim The Frame was born!)

They will be revisiting their festival roots by hosting a special Weekender of events at BFI Southbank, London between 7-9 March. Inspired by International Women’s Day’s theme of ‘accelerate action’ and in honour of their anniversary, this includes a special shorts programme, ‘Reframe and Rejoice’ for which they are inviting short film submissions (under 20 mins) by marginalised gender filmmakers across the UK.

Films selected for their programme will also have the opportunity to participate in a Reclaim the Frame and British Council partnered international touring programme, which offers free screenings of UK short films to cultural and educational partners through the British Council’s global network.

Find all the details and their entry guidelines here:

Call for Entries | Reclaim The Frame

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