Short Film Open Call Peckham & Nunhead Festival 2025

The Peckham & Nunhead Free Film Festival (PNFFF) 2025 is excited to announce the return of its popular Short Film Open Call! Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Shorts Night, this is your chance to have your short film showcased on the big screen at the iconic PeckhamPlex Cinema in South London.

Open Call for Short Film Submissions Now Open

The Short Film Open Call Peckham & Nunhead Festival 2025 is now accepting submissions from filmmakers worldwide. To participate in this exciting opportunity, ensure your entry follows all technical and submission guidelines. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Short Film Open Call Peckham & Nunhead Festival 2025 and showcase your work at the iconic PeckhamPlex Cinema.

Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 7, 2025
Submit your film to: [email protected]

Technical Requirements for Your Short Film Entry at Peckham & Nunhead Festival 2025

To ensure your film is eligible for screening, please adhere to the following technical specifications necessary for creating a Digital Cinema Package (DCP), the standard for professional cinema projection:

🎥 Video:

• ProRes 422 (1920x1080p / 2K / 4K)

• OR H.264 / H.265 / MPEG-2 video at 1920x1080p / 2K / 4K with an average bitrate of 50 Mb/s or higher (Blu-ray spec)

🔊 Audio:

• 5.1 audio mix preferred (embedded in ProRes or as separate WAV files)
• PCM / AC3 / DTS / AAC formats also accepted within the video container

📝 Subtitles:

• All films must include English subtitles in a standard text-based format (e.g., .srt)

📅 Final delivery of correctly formatted files is due by July 7, 2025.

Need assistance with formatting?
We’re here to support you! If your film isn’t DCP-ready, we may be able to help. However, please note that significant technical adjustments might incur additional costs for the festival. To ensure your film is screened, we strongly recommend submitting it as close to the specified technical requirements as possible. If you have questions, feel free to reach out.

How to Complete Your Short Film Submission for Peckham & Nunhead Festival 2025

To submit your film, please email [email protected] with the subject line:
“PNFFF Shorts Submission – [Your Film Title]”

Include the following information in the body of your email:

1. Film Title
2. Runtime
3. Logline (1–2 sentences)
4. Director’s Name
5. Filmmaker Contact Email
6. Social Media Handles
7. Letterboxd Link (optional)
8. Year of Production

Please also attach a link to view/download your film (e.g., Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive) and any relevant press materials if available. Make sure the sharing permissions allow downloading

• File must be clearly labelled: FilmTitle_DirectorName
• Links should remain live until 7th July, our deadline

Why Submit?

• Screen Your Work: Have your short film featured at the renowned PeckhamPlex Cinema.

• Community Engagement: Join a volunteer-run festival celebrating independent film and local culture.

• Networking: Connect with filmmakers, industry professionals, and a passionate audience in South London.

• Celebrate Creativity: Be part of a diverse and innovative film community.

Let’s make PNFFF Shorts 2025 even more memorable. We can’t wait to see your submissions!

For more information and festival updates, visit our official website and follow us on social media:
Instagram: @_pnfff
X: @freefilmfest
Bluesky: @pnfff.bsky.social

Peckham & Nunhead Free Film Festival is a volunteer-powered event dedicated to bringing free entertainment to SE15 communities. Join us in celebrating our 16th edition from August 29 to September 7, 2025.