2CIFF 2027 DATE TBA 21 - 23 AUG 2026 - COMPLETED
2026 AWARDS
AWARDS
Once the film was entered to one of the main 6 categories and if selected it wasl then entered automatically into every sub category. All submissions were completed using
submissions for 2027 will be announced soon - watch this space
The main 6 categories -
UK Feature
UK Short
UK Student
International Feature
International Short
International Student
2CIFF believes it is vital that every element of filmmaking is lauded and we aim to celebrate as many departments of the film making process as possible.
Your film will be judged by a panel of experienced industry professionals, if selected it will then be considered for an award in all other categories.
Categories.
* NEWLY ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND -
THE FESTIVAL DIRECTORS CHOICE AWARD
and THE AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD*
- Best Cinematography
- Best Directing
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Production Design
- Best Editing
- Best VFX
- Best SFX
- Best Sound Design
- Best Score
- Best Animation
- Best Sci-fi
- Best Horror
- Best Comedy
- Best Drama
- Best Action
- Best Documentary
- Best of Bedfordshire
- Best of Buckinghamshire
RULES and TERMS of entry remain the same for 2027
All submissions will be made through Film Freeway.
The date of festival is as of cited on FILMFREEWAY, all selected films will be screened during the 2CIFF 2026 at the MK GALLERY AND SKYROOM CINEMA
1. Short films must be no longer than 50 minutes including credits.
2. Feature films must be no longer than 160 minutes including credits.
3. Student films must be no longer than 50 minutes including credits.
4. 2CIFF reserve the right to ask for proof of student eligibility even after submission so requires that the student film has been made by a registered student (Valid ID) or within the boundaries of a filmmaking course.
5. All rights to the film must be owned by the filmmakers.
6. 2CIFF will accept for selection/competition films completed after Jan 1st 2023 - However we could screen out of competition so please contact us.
7.Non English films must include English subtitles in order to be selected.
8.No feedback is provided as part of the festival commitment.
9.2CIFF does not accept responsibility for films which are not sent in a downloadable format once requested.
10.All submitted films are watched and voted for for a selected status by a panel of festival judges selected by the festival director. Selections are then voted on to determine eventual winners the process is recorded and data is kept for future potential analytical review.
11.All selected films are automatically considered for all available awards.
12.All films have to be submitted using the FILM FREEWAY platform and a fee will be required at the point of submission. All fees are non-refundable.
13.Award can be collected in person during the festival or sent to the filmmaker at their cost -To be determined if requested.
14.2CIFF will reserve the right to use any film material such as BIO or POSTER to use within 2CIFF promotional announcements on all media streams.
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