UNITED KINGDOM 2026 FILM FESTIVALS
SECURE YOUR ACCESS TO EUROPE'S PREMIERE FILM MARKET
UK 2026 FILM FESTIVALS
Overview
CHOOSE YOUR CRITICAL ACCESS POINT (7 UK FESTIVALS)
The UK is highly competitive. Don’t risk a visa rejection or miss the accreditation deadline. Our service guarantees your essential access (pass, visa, logistics) so you can dedicate 100% of your time to securing deals and networking.
The UK is where international sales agents and global distributors converge. To attend is mandatory for serious filmmakers. Select the festival that matches your project’s genre and budget, and let us handle the execution.
The time to secure your 2026 UK calendar is now. Select the festival that provides the highest return for your project and use the button below to secure the tailored logistics package.
Choose Your Access Point
7 UK FESTIVALS
- BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL (LFF): Oct 8–19. Prestige & Gala Focus. The UK's biggest media platform and awards season launchpad.
- SHEFFIELD DOCFEST: June 10–15. The Funding Hub. Essential for non-fiction co-production and pitching (MeetMarket).
- RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: June 17–26. Indie Launchpad. Oscar®-qualifying festival for bold, independent new voices.
- GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL: Feb 25–Mar 8. Audience & Discovery. Highly respected, influential, and audience-centric.
MORE FESTIVALS
REGIONAL & NICHE EXCELLENCE
- EDINBURGH INT’L FILM FESTIVAL: August. Historical Gateway. Longest continually running film festival in the world.
- MANCHESTER FILM FESTIVAL: Mar 13–22. Northwest Indie Hub. Dedicated showcase for emerging global talent.
- LEEDS INT’L FILM FESTIVAL: Oct 29–Nov 15. Major Northern Market. Wide-ranging program and significant regional exposure.
- LOGISTICS SUPPORT: Full Visa, Pass, and Travel Management for your chosen event.
THE SAMKOOK GUARANTEE: YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE
The UK circuit is where reputations are validated and deals are struck. We guarantee your place, eliminating the complexity of international logistics and competitive accreditation.
Visa & Documentation
Expert consultation and expedited processing for the required UK Visa, Flights, and seamless internal UK travel coordination.
High-Tier Pass Acquisition
We secure the most valuable industry passes (e.g., BFI Industry Forum Pass, DocFest Delegate Pass) which are often competitive and application-only.
On-Ground Support
Customized luxury accommodation sourcing, rapid local transfers, and schedule management for peak festival efficiency in major cities.
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