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FESTIVAL

We are based in Colchester, Essex.

Because of COVID-19, we are currently focusing on our online screenings and planning on having physical screenings when it is possible. 

Essex DocFest proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.

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WHY YOU SHOULD SUBMIT

Access to an online community: all submitting filmmakers will have access to a private group of other submitting filmmakers, creating a year-round community 

You don't have to worry about fitting into our festival: we are a new festival and we want to do things right. If you submit a film that doesn't fit the categories very well or the theme of the festival, we will still find a place for it. We will have online screenings and q&as and when it is possible we will also have physical screenings. If you have a documentary, you should submit, don't worry about fitting in.

You will get feedback for your film: we will always contact you and let you know what our decision is and why. You will not have to wonder if your film was not selected because of some obscure reason. We are transparent about our selection process and we will do everything we can do find a way to screen (online or offline) your film.

Expert reviewers: Festivals often get volunteers to watch films and decide whether they should make it to the next step, being reviewed by a panel or a jury of experts. We skip the first step and all the films submitted will be reviewed by experts in film studies or filmmakers and they will give you feedback on their decision. 

Year-round events: We are building our community and we will be screening films online and offline throughout the year. This way we can show your film more often and to a larger audience than a normal festival would.

Profits will go back to filmmakers and films: we will not spend our money on huge parties and huge names attending. We want to invest back into you. Keep an eye on the festival website to see what the profits will be funding.

 

 


 

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