HOMEGROWN SHORTS
THE BEST OF THE SOUTH WEST
As creatives and film fans whose hearts are firmly tied to the South West, Homegrown Shorts is our way of giving a platform to the emerging cinematic voices in our beloved region. We are also the only British short film festival (as far as we know) that is not only free, but actually pays filmmakers for their films.
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50% of the box office for the event is split evenly between the exhibited filmmakers. The more people come to the screening, the more the filmmakers get paid!
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Featuring short films shot in, inspired by or created by filmmakers hailing from our cosy corner of the British Isles, we're proud to call Curzon Cinema & Arts in Clevedon our home. As one of the oldest still functioning purpose-built cinemas in the UK, this cinema has an incredible legacy of entertaining the filmgoers of Somerset, and it's a privilege to be an ongoing part of its legacy.
Have a read about submission criteria as well as news on past and upcoming events below, and get in touch to find out more or submit a film.
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The next Homegrown Shorts will take place on 29th March 2025 at Curzon Cinema & Arts in Clevedon, North Somerset
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR 2025
Submitted films should be:
Any Genre
Any Medium
A maximum of 30 minutes in length
Made in the South-West, OR
Inspired by the South-West, OR
Made by a filmmaker or team from the South-West
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And that's pretty much it! If you have a film you would like to submit or have someone else's film you can recommend we check out, just bop us an email via the button below. If we reckon your film would look good in our line-up for the night, we'll let you know in good time before the event and sort out delivery formats etc.
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We look forward to seeing what you've got!
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2025
