"I had not a clue what I was doing. And I think that's really important." John Hodge, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of Trainspotting, shared these truths about writing at our Script Club Live at Bath Film Festival. From keeping stage direction minimal to knowing when to

Jonny King’s clever, engaging script Solstice has made Michael Jamin’s Top 5 finalists for his edition of CenterFrame Selects — and yes, that Michael Jamin (Just Shoot Me, King of the Hill, Wilfred, and more). In the script, a filmmaker follows an eclectic group of modern-day

Running a film festival is hard work. Submissions pile up. Programmers need to collaborate. Filmmakers need updates. Deadlines are constant. And somewhere in all that chaos, you're trying to curate a great festival. That's why we're launching Festival Admin Features in 2026.

There's talent out there that the industry needs to see. Filmmakers making exceptional work who haven't broken through yet. Rising voices that deserve attention. That's why we're launching The Watchlist in 2026. A year-round program spotlighting emerging UK short film talent

Five years ago, we started with a simple idea: filmmakers deserve better. Better funding. Better connections. Better opportunities. Fair compensation. Half a decade later, that idea has become a global community connecting independent filmmakers with industry decision-makers.

Year 5 is coming and the British Short Film Awards are going bigger than ever. 🏆🎬 Since 2021, BSFA has championed British + international short film talent, and 2026 takes it further: → Expanded categories → More industry partners (production, distribution, commissioning &

2025 was about building. 2026 is about delivering. The British Short Film Awards enters Year 5 (the biggest yet). CenterFrame celebrates 5 years of connecting filmmakers with industry. The Watchlist Initiative launches to spotlight rising UK talent that needs to be discovered.

Cheers to a bold 2026, CenterFrame fam. 🥂🎬 Here’s to scripts that finally get written, shoots that go smoother than expected, and stories that land exactly where they’re meant to. Whether you’re developing, filming, editing, or submitting — we’re rooting for you every step of

When we launched CenterFrame Curated, we did not expect the volume of messages, support, and films sent our way. Filmmakers showed up in numbers. They shared work. They shared frustration. They shared hope. The message was simple. Short films deserve an audience and fair pay.

Lights down, shorts up. 🎬✨ Florence Darlington (StudioCanal) summed up the CenterFrame Industry Showcase x Picturehouse perfectly: seeing the films on a big screen + meeting exciting new filmmakers. Want your short on that screen next? Submit your short film:

Four years ago, we started with a simple idea: filmmakers deserve better. Better funding. Better connections. Better opportunities. Fair compensation. In 2025, we turned that idea into reality in ways we never imagined. #2025Rewind #CenterFrameTurns4 #IndieFilm

The biggest news of 2025: The British Short Film Awards joined the CenterFrame family. For four years, the BSFA has been the home of British short film excellence. Now, we're taking it further—more opportunities, more visibility, more ways to celebrate the best of UK filmmaking.

2025 wasn't just about what we built. It was about what you achieved. CenterFrame filmmakers screened at BFI London Film Festival and major international festivals. Won awards. Secured representation. Landed development meetings. Got distribution deals. Advanced their careers.

Merry Christmas from all of us at CenterFrame. To every filmmaker making it happen, keep going. Your work matters.

Some of 2025's best moments? When we handed over the keys. Michael Arndt (Academy Award winner, Little Miss Sunshine) took over for a week breaking down his legendary script and how he gets stories on paper. Michael Jamin (King of the Hill, Just Shoot Me) shared 30+ years of TV

Behind the scenes, we're building: →A platform for discovery →A system for recognition   →A community for support →A pipeline to opportunity For Actors. Writers. Directors. Cinematographers. Casting Directors. Editors. Composers. Producers. Production Designers. Costume

David Bradley’s sharp, engaging script The Cuckold has landed in Rob Yescombe’s Top 5 finalists for his edition of CenterFrame Selects. And yes, that Rob Yescombe: the writer/filmmaker behind Outside the Wire and Jackpot!. Here’s the logline tease: “The truth hurts… but not as

HOT TAKE: If a YouTube channel makes money from your film, you should make money too. Groundbreaking concept, right? 🙄 That's CenterFrame Curated. We feature amazing short films on YouTube, monetize them, and split the revenue 50/50 with filmmakers. Because that's how

We are launching a new competition with Yoreflix. A streaming platform dedicated to period drama. And a clear opportunity for filmmakers working outside the present day. This is about more than prizes. It is about rooms that matter. Audiences that care. And routes that respect

CenterFrame Picks It’s time to shine a spotlight on some of the most captivating short films shared by our incredible CenterFrame Community on our Films page! Here, we celebrate our favorite stories and amplify the voices of talented filmmakers from around the globe. Your short