by students, for students

Welcome to Durham Film Festival 2023!

We are a Durham University short film festival run by students, for students! We want to hear your voices and watch your films no matter where in the world you are from; if you are an aspiring student filmmaker, DFF will be an incredible opportunity for you to shine! Films are screened over 2 nights and accompanied by an events programme, all of which is centred in Durham, England. Sound like you?

Key Dates

14.02.23 - 01.05.23

12.06.23 - 13.06.23

08.05.23

Film submissions open to filmmakers.
Judges will notify you if your film has been selected for the Official Selection of the festival.
The Official Selection of ~15 films will be screened, judged, and awarded prizes by a member of the British Film Institute; accompanied by a host of other events.