Submissions are now open for the 2027 edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

BFI Flare is the UK’s largest queer film event, screening the best in contemporary LGBTQIA+ cinema from across the globe, in addition to a rich selection of events and archive titles.

The festival will run in March 2027, with dates to be confirmed.

Final deadline dates for receipt of online forms and film screeners

  • UK and international short films (35 minutes or less) – 4 December 2026, 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • UK and international mid-length films (36 to 60 minutes) – 4 December 2026, 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • UK and international feature-length films (more than 61 minutes) – 4 December 2026, 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

How to send us your film

Check your film’s eligibility for consideration by downloading our guidelines and regulations below:

BFI Flare 2027 submission guidelines and regulationsPDF302 KB
Submit your film

For any queries about film submissions please email [email protected].