Submissions

Submit your film

LBFF welcomes films by Bengali filmmakers, films with Bengali main characters, and films set in or about Bengal or the Bengali diaspora. They do not have to be in Bengali.

Submissions for the 10th edition (2027) are not open yet.

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Two ways to submit

Option 1

FilmFreeway

Submit online through our FilmFreeway page. FilmFreeway also accepts entries up to the late deadline.

LBFF on FilmFreeway

Option 2

Submission form

Download the submission form and pay the entry fee by PayPal. This route only accepts the regular deadline. The 2027 form will be published here when submissions open.

Who can submit

Your film must meet at least one of these:

  • the writer, director or producer is Bengali or of Bengali heritage, of any nationality;
  • one of the main characters is Bengali;
  • the story is set in or about Bengal, or an issue affecting the Bengali diaspora.

Films in a language other than English must have English subtitles, and selected films must be UK premieres. Full requirements, including running time and completion date, are in the festival rules.

Questions: contact@lbff.co.uk