Introduction to the film festival
RAMSGATE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, THE FESTIVAL WHERE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ARE A MATTER OF FACT!
BIFA accredited. Set in England's Royal Harbour, and the stunning location to multiple award winning and acclaimed TV and Film productions, the 9th Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival will show new works and help promote film makers and cultural awareness. It has become the largest of its kind in the South East and one of the fastest growing festivals in the UK.
Our screenings are complemented by an international programme of unique events and seminars, with high profile industry professionals.
We are honoured and proud that our Patron, BAFTA, Globe and Cannes Best Actress Winner and Oscar-nominated Brenda Blethyn, will select the best feature film by a first time Director, and will be joined by Award winning guests. Past Jury members have included Nick Broomfield, Jimmy Akingbola, Andy Mayson (Altitude Films), Dee Anderson, James Payton (Harry Potter saga), Tatyana Yakovleva,...
2026 will celebrate 9 years of screening high quality films and taking care of their film-makers. A beautiful bronze Anchor is awarded to the Best Film of the festival, as well as other prizes including the Brenda Blethyn special award for Best First Feature. Screenings will take place in and around Ramsgate. With the backdrop of the stunning Royal Harbour, unique in the UK, Ramsgate also offers festival goers the opportunity to explore the area rich in culture, maritime heritage and historic architecture, as well as enjoying its waterside and cafés. The Vikings, Romans and early Christians, all first came to the UK via Ramsgate’s coast. Now, travelling by high speed train, London can be reached in 66 minutes and Paris and Brussels are only 2 hours 45 minutes away.
The Ramsgate International Film Festival also features Discussion Panels with prominent industry representatives and special curated programmes promoting international cinema.
Awards
ANCHOR AWARDS
Best of Fest (Bronze Statuette) - Dominic Grant Award
Best First Time Feature Director - Brenda Blethyn Award
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Animation Feature
Best Experimental Feature
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Local Film (Kent)
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animation Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Web Series Pilot
Best Music Video
Audience Award: Best Feature
Audience Award: Best Short
Rules
- All submissions must have been completed after 1 January 2024
- Ramsgate International Film Festival requires England South East Premiere and preferably UK Premiere, however not mandatory.
Running time:
Feature film: min. 40 min
Short film: max. 39 min
Web series: max. 30 min worth of episodes
TV pilot: max. 50 min
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Authorization type
Duration (several sessions)
Film Festival Features
Dates & Deadlines
2025-04-15
Submission start time
2025-06-15
Earlybird Deadline
2025-08-15
Regular Deadline
2025-10-15
Late Deadline
2025-12-13
Extended Deadline
2025-12-13
Submission end time
2026-01-10
Finalist notification start time
2026-01-10
Finalist notification end time
2026-03-26
Award ceremony start time
2026-03-29
Award ceremony end time
Categories and fees
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 33 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 52 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 73 Dollar
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 33 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 53 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 72 Dollar
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 33 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 53 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 72 Dollar
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 33 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 53 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 72 Dollar
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 25 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 52 Dollar
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 25 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 52 Dollar
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 25 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 52 Dollar
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 25 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 52 Dollar
2025/06/15
Earlybird Deadline
Standard: 32 Dollar
2025/08/15
Regular Deadline
Standard: 52 Dollar
2025/10/15
Late Deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
2025/12/13
Extended Deadline
Standard: 72 Dollar
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