Promoting Filmmaking in Liverpool
Horizon Film Festival showcases the work of Liverpool's best and brightest upcoming filmmakers.
We seek to provide them with the exposure, connections, and support they need to thrive.
Attending the festival is your opportunity to watch groundbreaking short films, talk to their creators, and discover the bold visionaries who will shape the future of our industry.
Join us in celebrating the art of film, for our fourth year, in the heart of Liverpool on 10th and 11th April 2026!
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Upcoming Events
10 Apr 2026, 18:30 – 22:30Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Pl, Liverpool L1 9BG, UKHorizon Film Festival presents the work of Liverpool’s best and brightest upcoming filmmakers in the Medium & High budget film category.
1 day to the event11 Apr 2026, 11:00 – 12:00Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Pl, Liverpool L1 9BG, UKHow do you turn your idea into a film? It all starts with a schedule! Whether your budget is £0 or £1,000,000.000—a schedule is critical to making a film. In this workshop you’ll learn how to create and implement a thorough schedule from idea conception to post production and delivery.
1 day to the event11 Apr 2026, 12:30 – 13:30Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Pl, Liverpool L1 9BG, UKThe film industry runs on relationships. This workshop puts that truth in a room and sees what happens. A live negotiation game: sixty minutes, five roles, and everything to play for. If you're working in the industry or trying to break into it, this one's for you.
1 day to the event11 Apr 2026, 18:00 – 22:30Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Pl, Liverpool L1 9BG, UKHorizon Film Festival showcases the work of Liverpool’s best and brightest upcoming filmmakers in the Zero budget category.
10 Apr 2026, 16:00 – 17:40Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Pl, Liverpool L1 9BG, UKHorizon Film Festival is proud to present She’s the He, directed by Siobhan McCarthy. This special screening marks only the film’s second UK showing, following a hugely successful festival run that has delighted audiences at SXSW, SIFF and the BFI London Film Festival.
We firmly believe in the importance of lowering the barrier to entry for filmmakers at every level.
From your first film to your twentieth, we want to share every story that is worth telling on the silver screen.
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The Future of Film
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"The festival will always be accessible for filmmakers at every level"
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On the day: Get an exclusive insight behind the scenes. Live interviews with the crew members who brought these films to life.
