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Submissions now open! Axis Art Film Festival

By Lucy Wright

Still from 'John Barleycorn Must Die' by Matt Rowe

Submissions are now open for the Axis Art Film Festival, taking place throughout August 2025!

Showcasing a wide range of films made by and with artists, including but not limited to performance, video art and documentary—we want to hear from YOU!

You can share old films or new films and we will share films under two main categories: Short films (15mins and under), Longer films (15mins-plus).

All selected films will be shown live in the Axis Community and filmmakers will be invited to take part in an optional Q&A after the screening.

Submissions

Submissions should be made via Paperform.

You may submit up to 3 films for the Axis Art Film Festival. We will ask you for a few short details about the film/s you are submitting, plus a link to a website where we can watch your film.

  • Axis Pro Members - FREE
  • Axis Associates + Starter Members - £10
  • Non-members - £30 

Fees cover up to 3 films for consideration.

If you are an Axis Pro Member, please apply here.

If you are an Axis Associate, Axis Starter or non-Axis member, please apply here

Deadline for submission - 13 July at midnight

Questions to lucy@axisweb.org

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