Leeds International Film Festival · Music Video Competition
Entries for the 40th edition closed on 30 July and submitters were notified on 17 September. Worth knowing for next year: Oscar-qualifying for shorts, with a dedicated £500 music video prize.
Leeds runs nine short film competitions including a dedicated music video competition, and is one of the few UK festivals that is both Academy Award and BAFTA qualifying.
Deadlines
| Tier | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Final deadline (closed) | 30 July 2026 | — |
| Submitters notified | 17 September 2026 | — |
The rules that matter
- The 40th festival runs 29 October – 15 November 2026.
- The Leeds Music Video Competition prize is £500, within £8,000 of total short film prizes across nine competitions.
- Oscar-qualifying for Live Action and Animated Short; BAFTA and BIFA qualifying for British shorts.
- The next cycle lists a Super Earlybird on 11 December, but without a year, so it is not yet a confirmable 2027 call.
Checked against leedsfilm.com on 11 September 2026. Deadlines and fees change without notice, so confirm on the organiser's own page before paying. Found something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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