We are non-elitist and non-political, and our festival and annual awards competition welcomes all films and filmmakers from around the globe, irrespective of age or experience.

ABOUT US

We are non-elitist and non-political, and with a remit to celebrate films from all over the world, and to bring a cinema experience to rural communities.

WHY CHOOSE US?

There are many perks to submitting your project to the 'Rural Reels', which include: -

• Automatic selection (for all complete submissions).

• A guarantee that your project will be viewed and judged by an international panel of industry professionals from the world of film and television, from both in front and behind the camera, with a wealth of connections to numerous main-stream television networks, distributors and media outlets.

• The potential for publicity through interviews on established genre-specific YouTube channels, podcasts, and magazines.

• The potential for reviews to be published in a range of media forms with a range of media outlets, including British national newspapers.

• A non-elitist approach which will offer constructive feedback to every submission.

• Discount on submission for FilmFreeway Gold members.

• The creators of the most exceptional submissions may be invited to join the judging panel for the next season of the festival, offering a potential opportunity to gain experience behind the scenes of the judging process and live film screenings.

• A great opportunity to network with industry professionals and have your project catch the eyes of international distributors.