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Underscore Studios | Underscore Cinema 2025

Deadline: Midnight on Thursday 31st July 2025

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is seeking short films by working-class writers and filmmakers for the second edition of their film festival, Underscore Cinema.  

This grassroots, BFI-supported festival showcases short films by UK-based creatives from working-class backgrounds. It aims to champion new, radical and heartfelt storytelling from voices often underrepresented in the Arts industry.

Entry Criteria:

  • At least one of the film’s key creatives (writer, director or producer) must identify as working-class
  • Films must be under 20 minutes
  • UK-based submissions only

There are no fees to submit and no awards given — the emphasis is on visibility, celebration and authentic representation.

Deadline for submissions: 31st July 2025 (Midnight)

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