Lived Perspectives is a film festival dedicated to showcasing short films by filmmakers from underrepresented communities with screenings held throughout the year.
We are currently inviting submissions from the following communities:
Disabled and neurodivergent filmmakers for screening on 21st February 2027.
Maximum submission length is 30 minutes.
Films can be from any genre and style, the unifying theme being that they are all rooted in lived experience and must be directed, written or co-produced by members of the specific communities stated above.
All submissions must include a short description of how they meet the requirements.
All films selected for screening must have burned-in subtitles in English.
Films which make our Official Selection will be scheduled for screening at the next appropriate event. At the end of each screening, the audience will be invited to select their favourite film. If audience votes are close, there can be joint winners or special mentions.
Screenings for disabled and neurodivergent filmmakers provide a space for engaging with new viewpoints and ways of viewing disability and difference, challenging stereotypes, and promoting a forum for self-representation.
If you are considering entering your film, please ensure that you read the terms & conditions of the festival first.
Lived Perspectives is a non-profit community interest company. Our payment options reflect how we aim to make our festival and screening events as open and accessible as we can.
1. Submission for those on a low income/struggling to manage their daily expenses and for students is $5.
2. We ask that those who can afford to pay the full price of $13 to do so. You will be helping us to finance future editions of Lived Perspectives and support other members of our communities.
We have fee waivers for those unable to pay the student/low income option for the Best Film by Disabled or Neurodivergent Filmmaker and Best Student Film by Disabled or Neurodivergent Filmmaker categories. To be considered contact us at contact@livedperspectives.co.uk
