Isle of Man Film Festival
Festival Info
Price info
Tickets for some events start at just £4.00
Is the Festival open to the public ?
Open to the public
Does the Festival have a market ?
Festival have a market
Does the Festival have a competition ?
Festival have a competition
Location
Name
Isle of Man Film Festival
Address
14 Victoria Rd
City
Douglas
Zip code
IM2
Country
Afghanistan
Website
About
The brainchild of Dave Armstrong and Christy DeHaven of Isle of Man production company Dam Ltd. The inaugral Isle of Man Film Festival took place in September 2012. Since then it has gone from strength to strength. Mark Kermode, revered film critic and Telegraph journalist champions the festival and hosts events along with numerous celebrity guests who attend to perfom, host Q&A events and workshops.
Festival
Festival Nickname
IOMFF
Edition
4.00
Theme
American Films
Animation
British Films
Documentary
Family
Horror films
International
Silent films
Thriller
Category/Format
Animated Films
Documentaries
Short films
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Submission
Film submission fee
Payment
Film submission amount
From $25
Rules and regulations
Submission Payment
Submission Page
Contact
Festival Director Name
Dave Armstrong
Festival Director E-mail
dave@isleofmanfilmfestival.com
Festival Programmer Name
Christy DeHaven
Festival Programmer Email
christy@isleofmanfilmfestival.com
Festival Press Contact Name
Nadine Sgoura
Festival Press Contact Email
nadine@isleofmanfilmfestival.com
Festival Commercial Contact Name
Zoe Guilford
Festival Commercial Contact Email
zoe@isleofmanfilmfestival.com
Supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council the aim was to bring 'inspiring, enlightening, entertaining and varied filmic fun-with some stellar special guests to the island. The festival was also inspired by a need to have screening opportunities for the increasing number of films being made on the Isle of man by Manx filmmakers.
Our main competition is the International Shorts competition where filmmakers from around the world submit their short films for consideration. Films are categorised with awards for Each Category Winner, The Audience Award Winner and The Best of the Fest. Prizes include exclusive statuettes and cash prizes to assist with funding for their next film.
Only short films with a maximum duration of 15 minutes or under in the following categories, Documentary, Fiction, Comedy, Animation and Island Life are accepted. Through FilmFreeway via private or password protected Vimeo or Youtube link.