Young film-makers have the fresh eye and energy to see the world in novel ways, and their films are some of the most original and boundary-pushing to date. Yet in order to push boundaries, young talent needs solid ground on which to stand – a mission that Student Film Festival London intends to spearhead.

SFF London aims to nurture young filmmakers by enabling them to practice their craft within a public, professional domain – a crucial step following theory learned in the classroom. We intend to become a long-term showcase for young talent as well as a celebration of global filmmaking development.



In February 2012 we will be holding our first London-based international student film festival.

In order to make the festival more accessible for anyone who can’t make it to London, we have an online category exclusively online at MUBI Garage.

The selection of films include: a collection of love stories, a best friend haunting the living, a subtle tale about technical apprenticeships, a piano teacher under Mafia pressure, an anti-bullying parable, a period office drama, a documentary about the Occupy Movement in Spain, a photo-journalism doc about sexuality in hedonistic Brazil and a David Attenborough style wildlife documentary.

The winner of the Online Popularity Award is Two Doors
Prize sponsored by BYFA