Wimbledon International Short Film Festival
About Us
The Festival was established in 2008 by Johnjoe McFadden and Penny Amerena to champion emerging filmmaking talent globally. Over the years, the Festival has expanded from approximately 100 entries to around 300 each year, and attained BIFA qualifying status.
Since its inception, the Wimbledon International Short Film Festival has been a pivotal contributor to the cultural landscape of Wimbledon. The Festival Awards night has become a significant date for film enthusiasts and individuals interested in arts and entertainment.
Previously held in conjunction with the Wimbledon Book Festival, in 2021, we successfully hosted the event at the Polka Theatre, where the winning films captivated a lively and engaged audience. Our Festival resonates with the vibrant creative student community that thrives in Wimbledon and its surroundings.
For any queries, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
2026 Awards Jury
Dominic Buttimore – Executive Producer
Andrew Chowns – Chair, Directors’ Charitable Foundation
Tony Collingwood – Animator, Director, Producer
Liliana Colombo – Lecturer in Filmmaking, Kingston College of Art
Deborah Haywood – Writer & Director
Manu Luksch – Artist and Filmmaker
Lila Rawlings – Head of Creative; Film and TV for Alfonso Cuarón
Matt Smith – Head of Distribution Lionsgate
Nick Toon – Director of Rational[e] Consulting
Dr Muriel Tinel-Temple – Lecturer in Film, University of Roehampton
Fiona Clarke-Hackston – Media Consultant, Memini
Huge thank you to our friends at BIFA, the Polka Theatre, Roehampton University, Kingston College of Art, Harry Baker and Merryl Catlow.
Wimbledon International Short Film Festival is a not-for-profit community organisation.
Wimbledon International Short Film Festival and Competition organisers and judges are involved on a voluntary basis.
