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LYTHAM
INTERNATIONAL
FILM
FESTIVAL

A live competition, screening the best rising talent from around the world.

Filmmaker Events, Award Ceremonies, Q&As and Entertainment.
Official selections screen in cinema, with select entries screening at our exclusive Drive in Cinema evenings.

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Tickets on sale now!

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Festival Dates
August 23rd - 25th 2024

Lowther Pavilion, Lowther Terrace, Lytham Saint Annes, FY8 5QQ, UK.

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About

The Lytham International Film Festival is a yearly event, showcasing the best up-and-coming creative talent from around the world.

The Festival screens a 3-day programme of short and feature films alongside live Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and our public awards show. Check out our "selections" page to see the most recent programme for a taste of what to expect.

Situated in the historic and picturesque U.K. seaside town of Lytham, Lancashire, the film festival runs alongside the Lytham Music Festival, which sees around 20,000 visitors in attendance.

The festival accepts both Short and Feature Film entries.
Awards are granted in both categories.
Filmmakers need only enter a project once to be eligible for all of the current year's awards.

Lowther Pavillion

Lowther Pavilion

The Lytham International Film Festival is held yearly at Lowther Gardens Cinema and Studio. 

Lowther frequently host events featuring stars of stage, screen and music from around the world in its 450 seat theatre. Its all new studio space adds a second screen with an additional 150 seats! 

A stone's throw from the beach, seafront, historic Lytham Hall and town centre, plus the world famous Blackpool Pleasure Beach theme park.

Outside of the Film Festival, there is plenty to see and do, including the World Famous Lytham Music Festival and Lowther's indulgent food festival.

There is easy access to all major transport routes and plenty of options for hotels and guest houses to suit every style and budget.

ACCEPTED FILMS

Submissions for our 2024 event are now open!
All entries should be made via Film Freeway.

What are we looking for in our selections?
Here's a short guide to the films we accept.

1

Creativity

We accept films of all genres. Within that, we look for films with a unique voice.
Film is diverse and we strive to curate a programme which celebrates this.
Creativity and Imagination is at the heart of what we look for and celebrate.
Challenge us. Surprise us. Shock us. Make us laugh. Make us cry.
Whatever your story, tell it with originality and passion.
Above all, be bold and be compelling.

All films should be produced to a high standard.

We don't accept works in progress.
2

Production Year / Premiere Status

There is no premiere status requirement.
We will accept films completed any year, however preference is given to films completed within the last 2 years.
3

Runtime

Short Films: max runtime 30 minutes.
Feature Films: 60 minutes up to 120 minutes
4

Subtitles

All films not in English should be subtitled in English.
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Festival Partners
Beyond The Bar
Iris Prize
Directors Notes
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