Filmmakers - Mansfield Town Film Festival

Lights, Camera, Action!

Celebrate the silver screen as Mansfield Town Film Festival returns in 2025.

Mansfield Town Film Festival (MTFF) is a celebration of independent filmmaking that brings bold, thought-provoking, and inspiring films to the heart of Nottinghamshire.

Founded in 2023, MTFF is committed to championing diverse voices, with a particular focus on working-class storytelling – making us one of the only I-JK festivals with a dedicated Working-Class Voices strand.

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A commitment to working-class voices

We are one of the only UK festivals with a dedicated strand for working-class filmmakers, ensuring these vital stories are platformed and celebrated.

A commitment to accessibility and sustainability

We take a digital-first approach to reduce waste, carefully manage printed materials, and ensure our screenings and events are accessible to all.

A festival rooted in its community

MTFF brings high-quality independent cinema to a region with limited film exhibition opportunities, creating a vital cultural hub for filmmakers and audiences alike.

A platform for emerging talent

From through-provoking screenings to engaging Q&As and networking opportunities, our festival is designed to connect filmmakers and film lovers in a welcoming and dynamic environment.

What makes MTFF unique?

We strive to make cinema accessible, foster meaningful conversations, and create an inclusive space where all voices are heard.

Since our first edition, MTFF has grown into a key cultural event for Mansfield, offering an exciting and carefully curated programme of shorts, features, and special events.

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Film Submission Timeline

September 15, 2024 Opening Date
December 31, 2025 Earlybird Deadline
February 28, 2025 Regular Deadline
April 30, 2025 Final Deadline
May 15, 2025 Notification Date
July 25-27, 2025 Event Date

Our Awards Jury

COMING SOON

Rob Sharp, Director - Good Grief

Ignore that this was their first rodeo, because this team put on an event like they were in their 10th year!

A monstrous level of work clearly went into every stage of the festival and I salute Jay especially, for his drive and passion to bring this to life. 100% would recommend and I’ll definitely be submitting again in the future. Great job guys and congratulations on your success.

Keith Large, Producer - The Champ of Champs

Only by attending this fantastic film festival could you experience the vibe, the energy, the hope, the inspiration and the ambition spending three days at Mansfield Town Film Festival gives.

It smashes down with warmth and really does represent a peoples festival. Enhanced by superb organisation, slick presentation and above all a plethora of quality films.

The festival was by the ultimate working class hero of film, the legendary film Ken
Loach, who portrayed both the festival’s beliefs and ambition.

This festival is the real deal and a must enter for any filmmaker. Get on board as Mansfield Town Film Festival will a big name on the festival circuit anytime soon.

hris Miggells, Composer - Stone Giant

The first ever Mansfield Town Film Festival was an extraordinary accomplishment by Jay the festival director and his incredible team. The venue was the town’s magnificent Palace Theatre, dating back to 1910, which lent the festival a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.

The material selected was of a tremendously high quality across the yet diverse enough to include a fascinating variety of creativity from many different backgrounds. There was a real energetic buzz about the whole town for this

Attending as an artist, the networking element was fantastic – I was able to meet many like minded individuals and forge great new friendships within
the industry who had come to attend from far and wide.

The local media and even national news television picked up on all the excitement and covered the cultural movement that this festival has
started, and I cant wait to see where it goes from here. I have no doubt that this will be a renowned event for generations to come.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, film lover, or industry professional, we invite you to be of a festival that celebrates the of storytelling and the importance of cinema.

THE VENUE

Mansfield Palace Theatre, Leeming St, Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG

HOW TO GET THERE MORE INFORMATION

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