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Guest Speakers For this years festival we were joined by sound engineer, arts consultant, and award winning musician Lewis Chadwick. Additionally we had the crew… Read more: Electric Film Festival 2026

In 1890s Britain, women cycling shocks the nation. Lettice Bly sets forth, armed with her new bicycle and scandalous bloomers. But cycling isn’t as easy… Read more: The Cycling Adventures of Lettice Bly (2026)

A story of grief, unexpected companionship, and hope. Grief and fear hang heavy in Nicky’s quiet home, where sympathy cards and fading flowers remind her… Read more: Why We Cry (2026)

A director plans to make a viral video in order to get famous. Alongside his assistant, Pepsi, the two attempt to film a local man… Read more: Pigeonman (2026)

An ancient tradition from South Wales. The MARI LWYD. A short documentary from the perspective of the very beings that arrive with the Mari Lwyd… Read more: Mari Lwyd (2026)

Life in Motion is a micro-short, a tribute to art, a remembrance of lost friendship and how we might process that feeling. Director Biography Katya… Read more: Life In Motion (2026)

After witnessing the death of a famous actress, Mateus Santos, a journalism intern, has the unique chance to investigate the case alongside his idol, the… Read more: Final Act (2026)

A little girl, now a woman, writes to her grandfather, wounded by a mental disorder. She watches him as he seethes inwardly, pondering the place… Read more: You’re Not A Fool Grandpa (2026)

Tar is an experimental under-the-camera animation crafted with real strands of hair. In Persian, the word tar carries a dual meaning: both a strand of… Read more: Tar (2026)

An enigmatic man journeys back in time to find his younger self, seemingly to revisit the nostalgia of trading cards. An exploration of identity, mental… Read more: Trading Cards (2026)

We are excited to announce the selection of speakers for the 4th edition of our Electric Film Festival. New to the festival, this year our… Read more: Speakers Announced for 2026 Festival

2025 was the third annual event taking place at Lighthouse in Poole, where we showed off the latest talent in short films and shared invaluable… Read more: Electric Film Festival 2025

This page is often updated and applies to all film submissions across all of our events. General Rules 2 to 15 minute runtime Minimum 1080p… Read more: Festival Rules

2024 was our second ever Film Festival, growing, evolving, and creating connections. 2024 Official Selection EFF 2024 Awards Playground WINNER Elisa Possenti Best Director WINNER… Read more: Electric Film Festival 2024

The first Electric Film Festival was in 2023, marking the beginning of our journey. The reason for the festival starting? Our festival director Katya Jacobs… Read more: Electric Film Festival 2023