Walthamstow International Film Festival 2026

Schedule

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Walthamstow Trades Hall, 61-63 Tower Hamlets Rd, London E17 4RQ, E17 4RQ London, United Kingdom | Leytonstone, EN

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Walthamstow International Film Festival 2026: The Main Event! 🎬
✨About This Event
Did you know that we have a world-class celebration of independent cinema happening right here in E17?
The Walthamstow International Film Festival (WiFF) is back for 2026, and we are bringing an incredible line-up of international and home-grown talent straight to the heart of our community.
Join us for a fantastic, family-friendly full-day programme showcasing a curated selection of fast-paced, brilliant short films (all clocked at 6 minutes and under!). From raw local energy to global perspectives, this is your chance to experience cinema that is bold, creative, and completely independent.
📅 When & WhereDate: Sunday 28th June 2026
Time: 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM
Venue: Walthamstow Trades Hall, 61-63 Tower Hamlets Road, London, E17 4RQ
Suitability: Family-friendly (and well-behaved pooches are welcome too!)
🏆 What’s on the Programme?Expect a vibrant, rolling showcase of bite-sized films spanning a diverse range of genres:
🎬 Drama – Powerful storytelling in miniature.
🎨 Animation – Mind-bending visuals and creative art styles.
🌿 Documentary – Real stories, raw energy, and big perspectives.🌀 Experimental – Pushing the boundaries of traditional filmmaking.
🌱 Young Emerging Talent – Celebrating the next generation of creators. Come for an hour or stay for the whole afternoon! You will also be the first to find out who takes home the 2026 category awards and the coveted Audience Vote.
⏳ Filmmakers: Submissions Are Still Open until 31st May 2026
Have you made a short film?
Want to get your work reviewed by an elite industry panel (including BAFTA and Grierson award-winning directors)?Submissions Deadline: 31st May 2026
The Rule: Films must be under 6 minutes. We value raw energy over big budgets!
How to submit: Head to FilmFreeway (https://filmfreeway.com/WalthamstowInternationalFilmFestival) to submit your masterpiece before the window closes.
🎟️ FREE Tickets & Info
Click the link below to grab your tickets, view full entry details, or submit a film. Let's get together and support independent local creativity!
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Where is it happening?

Walthamstow Trades Hall, 61-63 Tower Hamlets Rd, London E17 4RQ, E17 4RQ London, United Kingdom, 35 Tower Hamlets Road, London, E17 4RQ, United Kingdom, Leytonstone

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