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Dance.Film.Performance (DFP) is a platform dedicated to the intersection of dance, film, and contemporary art, celebrating innovation, movement, and visual storytelling. Based in London, DFP supports artists who challenge conventions and expand the boundaries of expression through performance, choreography, and cinematic form.
Our festival welcomes filmmakers, choreographers, and multidisciplinary artists whose work explores the body, emotion, and human experience through innovative forms. From bold visuals to powerful stories, DFP showcases visionary voices shaping the future of dance and film.
We invite submissions from creators working across genres and mediums, from dance films and experimental shorts to music videos and art films. Whether you are an emerging or established artist, DFP provides a platform to present bold and innovative work that merges movement and image.
Best Film
Best Dance Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Art Film
Best Music Video
Best Director
Best Choreography
Best Acting
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Concept
Best Sound Design
Best Costumes
Winners will receive the official festival laurels in recognition of their achievement.
Selected works will be featured across our social media platforms and official website.
Winning projects will be showcased during DFP events, with creators invited to join.
All submissions must be made via our online submission form on the DFP website, accompanied by a valid YouTube or Vimeo link (public or private). Other link types (e.g. Dropbox, WeTransfer, Google Drive) will not be accepted unless explicitly requested by DFP.
Ensure the film is no longer than 15 minutes.
The submitted film must be your original creation, or you must hold all necessary rights (music, footage, images, performance rights, etc.).
If your film contains non-English dialogue, English subtitles must be provided (unless original language is English).
DFP reserves the right to reject or disqualify submissions that violate copyright, privacy rights, decency standards, or applicable laws.
Submitter must ensure the YouTube/Vimeo link remains active and accessible through the selection period. Broken links or inaccessible videos may lead to disqualification.
The submission fee is £15 (GBP) per entry.
All fees are non-refundable, regardless of selection status, disqualification, or withdrawal.
DFP’s jury/programming team will review submissions in accordance with these terms and festival guidelines.
Notification of selection or award status will be sent via email or the contact method you provided. It is your responsibility to ensure this contact information is correct and monitored.
If selected, DFP may require you to provide a higher resolution or final cut version (via link or file delivery) for screening; you must comply with the deadline set by DFP.
If you decline to permit exhibition under the terms required by DFP (e.g. scheduling, format), DFP reserves the right to rescind your selection.
Selected works may be invited for artist talks / Q&A sessions; attendance is encouraged but not mandatory, and travel costs are your responsibility unless otherwise specified.
By submitting, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and to DFP’s rules as published on the website.
