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Bold stories. Ninety seconds.
Heartfort Flash Film Festival
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Start with 90 seconds
Then stop. A story told in a flash. Narrative, experimental, documentary, animated. Anything. In 90 seconds.
Theme
About
HFFF began with a simple belief: great stories don’t need hours to resonate. They need truth, vision, and someone willing to take the risk.
This is a curated selection of the most compelling short-form cinema from emerging voices around the world.
90
Seconds
Important Dates
23 March 2026
Open Call
Call for entries announced
19 July 2026
Submission Deadline
Final date to enter your film
8 August 2026
Festival Day
Screenings and celebration at Heartfort, London
Merch
Limited quantities. Pre-order only. Receive at Festival Day.
Designs will be released soon.
FAQ
Why 90 seconds?
The 90-second constraint forces filmmakers to distill their stories to their absolute essence. Every frame must earn its place. This format celebrates the power of brevity and creative constraint in storytelling.
Is there a submission fee?
No, submission is completely free. We believe great films should be judged on their merit, not on your budget.