40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2026
Submission Form
If you wish to have your short film (25 minutes or under), your mid-length film (26-50 minutes), or your feature film (51 minutes or longer) considered for the 40th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival please complete the following submission form.
By sending us your film for our consideration you confirm that you have read and agree to the rules and regulations of the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival detailed on the Flare Submissions page on the BFI Website.
Please complete one form per film you wish to submit and ensure that all the required fields (marked with an *) are completed. Once the form is completed you will receive an confirmation email. In any correspondence, please quote the name of your film and director.
Please note: There is no fee to send your film to BFI Flare and completion of this form does not guarantee selection to the official programme.
The deadline for all films sent to BFI Flare is strictly 5th December 2025. Any films sent after this date will not be accepted.