Frame Rush, a London-based screendance festival, features student and professional films in an annual screening at The Place and is open for submissions.

Where: The Place, London, United Kingdom

When: 29-30 April 2027

Deadline for applications: 7 December 2026

Produced by screendance Master’s students at London Contemporary Dance School, Frame Rush is an accessible festival bringing together emerging and established screendance practitioners in dialogue with a wide range of audiences. We welcome films across genres and styles of dance, and interpretations of what dance can be. This year, we seek films that feature interdisciplinary practices rooted in core aspects of human truths, experimental exploration, and with a focus on form, craft, and context. 
Submission Requirements:
Films created after January 2022
All films must be completed
Films 3-13 minutes long
One submission per director
No copyrighted music

How to apply:
Please submit your work to our Film Freeway at: https://filmfreeway.com/FrameRush

Early bird deadline: 9 November 2026
Final deadline: 7 December 2026

Costs for participants: $5.50-$7.50

Contact details:
If you have any questions, please email frame.rush@lcds.ac.uk

Stay up to date with the festival:
Instagram @frame.rush
Facebook @Frame Rush

For further information, please visit https://filmfreeway.com/FrameRush

For more SCREENDANCE opportunities, visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/screendance/