GLASSHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL
A curated celebration of bold, meaningful, and visionary short filmmaking.
The Glasshouse Film Festival is a boutique, independent festival showcasing impactful cinema from emerging and established filmmakers worldwide.
We will screen all films online from April 8 to 15, 2026, accessible to audiences around the globe.
The 2026 festival will conclude with a public screening of the winners at Northfields Community Library on Saturday, 18 April 2026 (4:00 pm – 5:30 pm). Tickets will be available for filmmakers.
2026 EDITION IN-PERSON JURY SCREENING AND ACCESSIBLE ONLINE FESTIVAL
Glasshouse combines the accessibility of an online festival with the prestige of an in-person celebration. All officially selected films are showcased online during the festival week, and the winning films receive an additional in-person screening at our London event.
Audiences will be able to enjoy the complete online line-up and cast their vote for the Audience Choice Award!
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
All submissions are accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway.
Glasshouse accepts a wide range of short-form storytelling, including:
Narrative Shorts
Documentary Shorts
Animated Shorts
Micro Shorts
Student Films
Experimental Films
Whether your film is bold, emotional, humorous, political, imaginative, or visually daring, Glasshouse is a home for work with meaning and intention.
Glasshouse is run by filmmakers, for filmmakers, committed to fairness, accessibility, and supporting bold new voices. For full festival information and a breakdown of all award categories, please visit our FilmFreeway page.