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Cornwall Film Festival 2026
Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories.
KEY DATES 2026
Festival dates
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26th International Cornwall Film Festival 2nd November – 29th November 2026
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Previews week: 16-22nd November, The Poly Falmouth
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On Tour: The Film Festival across Cornwall 7-29th
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Film Festival North tbc
Programme launch
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CFF 2026 First Release: 9th September
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Programme schedule live: coming soon !
Ticket sales
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Early mailing list ticket release: 1st October
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Public sale: coming soon !
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Festival specials galas: coming soon !
Industry dates
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Pro Days 2026 Film Industry Focus, Thursday 19th November, The Poly, Falmouth 9.30-5.30
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A dedicated programme for filmmakers and screen professionals, bringing together talks, panels, practical sessions, industry surgeries and networking with leading voices from across film and television.
Submissions
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Opening Date: December 1, 2025
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Super Early Deadline: January 2, 2026
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Earlybird Deadline: February 20, 2026
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Regular Deadline: March 20, 2026
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Midway Deadline: May 22, 2026
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Late Deadline: July 24, 2026
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Final Deadline: September 6, 2026
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Notification Date: October 12, 2026
Short film screening dates
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INTERMISSION (EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS) Wednesday 18th November 5pm - The Poly
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BEST OF THE WEST (REGIONAL SHORTS) Tuesday 19th November 7.30 pm - The Poly
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BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE & NON-NARRATIVE SHORTS Friday 20th 10.30 am - The Poly
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BEST UK SHORTS Friday 20th 12.30 pm - The Poly
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FRESH (STUDENT SHORTS) Friday 20th November 2.30 pm - The Poly
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More regional dates and times will be announced shortly
Feature Competition Winner
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Thursday 19th November 5 pm - The Poly
Accreditation
STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD -