The Sussex Film Festival is an annual competition of films and videos made by people without professional resources. They may be members of clubs in Sussex and the Channel Islands or just groups and individuals living in this area.

The Festival is held in the Autumn of each year in Mid Sussex, and is open to members of the public to come along and view the movies on the big screen. A panel usually consisting of representatives of radio, television, cinema, press or award winning amateur filmmakers will judge the entrants’ work. Various trophies are awarded for most aspects of filmmaking.

The previous Festival was held on Sunday 8th November 2009 at Wivelsfield Village Hall, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex. Click on year 2009 awards to see the awards made then.
 

The Festival helps fund the Institute of Amateur Cinematographers, more usually known as the IAC or the Film and Video Institute (FVI) which provides help and support to amateur film, video, and slide / AV users the world over. Services include copyright clearance for music used on soundtracks, help and advice on obtaining background music, a library of amateur movies, a tape lecture service and national and international competitions. The IAC may be contacted at:-

Dorset House, Regent Park, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7PL. Telephone 01372 824350 Or click on their logo below to visit their Web Site