AbouT US
Date: 28 November, 2025
This is not just where indie lives—
This is where indie reinvents itself.
awards
Award winners
Best director
Alchemy of the World
Best Documentary Film
Out of reach: The Struggle for the American Dream
Best Short Screenplay
The veil of silence
Best Actor
Asura
Best Independent Film
Who buries the undertaker?
Best Indie Film
Luna
Best Music Video
Digney Fignus – The Emperor Wears No Clothes
Voices of Unseen
Reborn
Best Experimental Film
A Transcription of the Sheepbiter’s Handwritten Confession
Best Animation Film
The Forest Of The Honey Bees
Best Cinematography
Hunting Party
Best Actress
The Recipe To Save Humanity
ALBION FESTIVAL RULES & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. Eligibility
• Open to films, music videos, hybrid works, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Films must have been completed within 3 years of the festival date.
• All genres, formats, and voices are welcome—underdogs especially.
2. Independence Clause
• To be eligible for competition, a film must be independently produced—no major studio backing or full-scale corporate financing.
• DIY is a badge of honor. Budget size will not be a factor in evaluation.
3. Length & Format
• Shorts: under 30 minutes
• Mid-Length: 30-60 minutes
• Features: 60 minutes or more
• Music/Performance Films: under 60 minutes unless narrative-based
• Accepted formats: digital (MOV, MP4), with exhibition copies to be delivered in DCP or high-res screener form.
4. Language & Subtitles
• Non-English films must have English subtitles embedded.
5. Submission Process
• Submissions are made through FilmFreeway or the Albion Festival portal.
• Each submission must include a secure screening link, synopsis, director bio, and stills.
6. Selection Process
• All submitted works will be viewed by the Albion curation team.
• Decisions are final. If selected, filmmakers will be notified by the official notification date.
7. Rights & Screenings
• By submitting, filmmakers grant Albion non-exclusive rights to screen the film up to 3 times during the festival and use promotional materials for press.
• All rights remain with the creator.
8. Code of Conduct
• Albion values inclusivity, freedom of expression, and mutual respect.
• Any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse will result in immediate disqualification.
9. Filmmaker Attendance
• Strongly encouraged. The festival offers special passes and exposure for attending creators—but showing up is part of the spirit.
10. Cross-Disciplinary Encouragement
• Submissions that blend film, music, performance, poetry, or activism are encouraged and may be selected for hybrid showcases.