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. We welcome submissions from filmmakers everywhere, but especially encourage local, independent voices and those who may be screening their work in a cinema for the first time. This is a space to celebrate bold, original storytelling and showcase it on the big screen at the iconic PeckhamPlex Cinema, right here in South London during the Short Film Open Call Peckham & Nunhead Festival 2025 .
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:
Please note: Shorts should be under 15 minutes in length.
File must be clearly labelled: FilmTitle_DirectorName
🎥 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 – [FilmTitle_DirectorName]”
Include the following information in the body of your email:
- Film Title
- Runtime (max. 15 minutes)
- Logline (1–2 sentences)
- Director’s Name
- Filmmaker Contact Email
- Social Media Handles
- Letterboxd Link (optional)
- Year of Production
Please also attach a link to view/download your film (e.g., WeTransfer, 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?
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Screen Your Work: Have your short film featured at the renowned PeckhamPlex Cinema.
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Community Engagement: Join a volunteer-run festival celebrating independent film and local culture.
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Networking: Connect with filmmakers, industry professionals, and a passionate audience in South London.
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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.