Film festivals and industry events in the United Kingdom
9 events: 2 film festivals, 2 trade shows, 2 documentary festivals, 1 series and TV events, 1 industry conferences, 1 film markets. Shooting there too? See the locations and the incentive that applies.
BSC Expo
Trade show
The British Society of Cinematographers' exhibition of film and TV production equipment and technology at Battersea Evolution.
Next edition: 12 to 13 February 2027 (VIP preview 11 February)
For the industry: Free-to-register exhibition for cinematographers, camera crews and production professionals.
Content London
Series & TV event
C21Media's annual conference on the international scripted and unscripted content business, covering premium IP, studio production and distribution.
Next edition: 30 November to 3 December 2026
For the industry: Registration-based delegate conference with speaker sessions and networking (2026 rate quoted at 1,199 pounds in September).
Docs Ireland
Documentary festival
Belfast's documentary festival, screening Irish and international non-fiction at Queen's Film Theatre and other venues.
For the industry: Docs Ireland Marketplace with industry passes, talent development (IGNITE-Docs, Lasair) and the Northern Ireland Screen feature development pitch.
Submissions: FilmFreeway (filmfreeway.com/DocsIreland)
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF)
Film festival
Long-running festival for independent cinema, held each August alongside Edinburgh's other festivals (79th edition ran 13 to 19 August 2026).
For the industry: EIFF Industry programme with accreditation; BAFTA and BIFA qualifying festival.
Submissions: FilmFreeway · 2026 edition: submissions opened 6 January 2026 with a final deadline of 17 April 2026; 2027 not yet published
Edinburgh TV Festival
Industry conference
The UK television industry's annual conference, held each August at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre; organisers announced in June 2026 that it will relocate to Manchester in 2027 after 50 years in Edinburgh.
For the industry: Delegate conference with sessions and debate on the television business, plus the TV Foundation's talent schemes.
Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS)
Trade show
Show for media, production and broadcast professionals at the Grand Hall, Olympia London, run by MBI (publisher of Broadcast, Screen International and KFTV).
Next edition: 12 to 13 May 2027
For the industry: Exhibition and seminar programme; register interest for 2027 on mpts.london.
MIP London
Market
Multi-genre international content market launched in February 2025 as the successor to MIPTV (whose 61st edition in 2024 was its last), held at IET London: Savoy Place and The Savoy Hotel; the 2026 edition ran 22 to 24 February.
For the industry: Market with screenings, showcases and conference sessions ahead of MIPCOM Cannes.
Sheffield DocFest
Documentary festival
The UK's leading documentary festival, screening feature and short non-fiction plus immersive work.
Next edition: 9 to 14 June 2027 (34th edition)
For the industry: Industry programme for documentary professionals with industry accounts and a separate 2027 industry information section.
BFI London Film Festival
Film festival
The UK's largest public film festival, presenting new films, series and immersive storytelling across London.
Next edition: 7 to 18 October 2026 (70th edition)
For the industry: LFF Industry programme with industry accreditation and an Industry Forum.