Dragonfly International Film Festival

After an incredible first year, including a SOLD OUT screening event, Dragonfly International Film Festival is back for round two – and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and even more filmmaker-friendly!

For our second edition in March 2027, Dragonfly will expand to two days of screenings culminating in our red carpet awards night, giving even more films the chance to shine on the big screen – and giving filmmakers the opportunity to meet, network, celebrate their work… and yes, walk the red carpet.

Dragonfly is all about celebrating creative and diverse filmmaking from around the world. Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to share your work with an engaged, enthusiastic audience right in the heart of Lancashire, UK.

Having spent over fifteen years in the independent film world and worked on around 400 narrative films and music videos, we know how important festivals are. They’re not just about screenings – they’re about making connections, getting your work seen, and sharing your talent with a wider audience. And that’s exactly what we’re here to help you do.

That’s why the Dragonfly experience starts the moment you submit your film. We actively promote every submission, sharing your posters, premises, and credits across our growing social media channels. We also create regular promo trailers featuring clips from submitted films, helping shine a spotlight on the amazing work filmmakers are creating.

In short: we shout about your film.

(Don’t believe us? Check out last year’s posts – we come with receipts!)

Founded in the heart of North West England, Dragonfly was created to celebrate the creativity, imagination, and passion behind short filmmaking. We welcome filmmakers from the UK and across the globe – both emerging and established.

Our awards recognise storytelling, creativity, technical craft, and regional talent, but most importantly, we focus on creating a supportive, welcoming festival atmosphere where filmmakers and audiences can connect and celebrate independent film together.

Whether this is your first film or your fiftieth, we’d love you to be part of Dragonfly.

What People Are Saying

“What sets Dragonfly International Film Festival apart is its authenticity.”

“Lancashire has long deserved a film festival that represents its creative community, and Dragonfly delivers.”

“With its filmmaker-first philosophy and genuine passion for cinema, this is a fresh approach to celebrating independent film.”
Lancashire and North West Magazine (Feb 2026)