LSFF2026 Special Events Pitch

Curator? Collective? Have an inspiring, exciting, audience-focused idea for a short film programme?

Every year LSFF's Special Events strand consists of independently curated, collaborative screenings and events from a range of collectives, independent programmers and partners.

This year we're democratising the process with an Open Call, open to all curators, artists, and students, including those who have worked with us before!

We're looking for radical ideas, archival explorations, deep-dives on filmmakers or movements, programmes for families and children, programmes that reflect diverse and myriad lived experiences, and screenings that incorporate performance or live scores.

We particularly encourage applications from those typically underrepresented in the film sector.

We aim to select up to 10 Special Events from this Open Call. Curators will be paid and receive an event budget.

Please submit your idea at this link. Deadline: Sunday 8th June 2025, 11:59pm.

We can't wait to see your ideas. For inspiration or to learn more about the kind of screenings we commission, take a look at the 2025 Programme archive on our website.

For any questions, please get in touch with us: info@shortfilms.org.uk