Established in 1977, the Cambridge Film Festival (CFF) has been committed to delivering high-quality independent films to the widest possible audience. Bold and imaginative in its presentation of films, the festival is proud to champion stories from local and international filmmakers, while also showcasing its passion for the heritage of cinema.
We embrace new methods of filmmaking and emerging platforms of distribution. Through our open submissions process, we support filmmakers from all across the world as well as locally, providing a platform for new talents to showcase their work. The pandemic has presented many challenges for the film industry, and we are keen to continue our role in supporting filmmakers to help their films reach audiences, and have their work celebrated.
One of the most notable symbols of Cambridge is its love of punts. They are an icon of the city's landscape which our audience awards are named in honour of. All films that screen at the Festival that are UK premieres are eligible.
Golden Punt Audience Award for Best Feature
Silver Punt Audience Award for Best Documentary
Crystal Punt Audience Award for Best Short Film.
Youth Lab Jury Award
Family Film Festival Audience Award
By submitting your film you’re automatically entered into any awards it is eligible for.
Cambridge Film Festival is a BAFTA recognised Festival.
One of the most notable symbols of Cambridge is its love of punts. They are an icon of the city's landscape which our audience awards are named in honour of. All films that screen at the Festival that are UK premieres are eligible.
Golden Punt Audience Award for Best Feature
Silver Punt Audience Award for Best Documentary
Crystal Punt Audience Award for Best Short Film.
Youth Lab Jury Award
Family Film Festival Audience Award
By submitting your film you’re automatically entered into any awards it is eligible for.
Cambridge Film Festival is a BAFTA recognised Festival.
