In 2026, UKAFF will be in its 28th year and will take place between 1 May and 10 May 2026.
We invite filmmakers from around the globe to submit their works to the "Stories that Bind us" theme of the annual UK Asian Film Festival, a celebration of films that explore one of the most profound human experiences—the search for connection, identity, and purpose.
Theme: Stories that Bind Us
In every corner of the world, people wrestle with feelings of longing—yearning for love, home, acceptance, or meaning—and the deep desire to find a place where they truly belong. Whether it’s a story of a displaced immigrant, a journey of self-discovery, a quest for love, or the tension between tradition and modernity, we are seeking films that creatively and thoughtfully delve into these emotional landscapes.
Your film could explore:• Personal longing: The internal struggles for identity, self-acceptance, or reconciliation with the past.• Cultural displacement: The experience of being torn between two worlds or searching for a new home.• Relationships: The complex dynamics of belonging to or yearning for a family, community, or a lover.• Existential search: Films that probe deeper questions about the meaning of life, home, and place in the world.
We encourage bold storytelling, fresh perspectives, and artistic experimentation. Whether your work is a quiet meditation on identity, a visually arresting experimental piece, or a character-driven narrative of migration or self-acceptance, we are eager to see how you interpret this timeless theme.
Last call out for submission: 28th February 2026
Please submit your films on: https://filmfreeway.com/UKAsianFilmFestival
In 2026, UKAFF will be in its 28th year and will take place between 1 May and 10 May 2026.
We invite filmmakers from around the globe to submit their works to the "Stories that Bind us" theme of the annual UK Asian Film Festival, a celebration of films that explore one of the most profound human experiences—the search for connection, identity, and purpose.
Theme: Stories that Bind Us
In every corner of the world, people wrestle with feelings of longing—yearning for love, home, acceptance, or meaning—and the deep desire to find a place where they truly belong. Whether it’s a story of a displaced immigrant, a journey of self-discovery, a quest for love, or the tension between tradition and modernity, we are seeking films that creatively and thoughtfully delve into these emotional landscapes.
Your film could explore:• Personal longing: The internal struggles for identity, self-acceptance, or reconciliation with the past.• Cultural displacement: The experience of being torn between two worlds or searching for a new home.• Relationships: The complex dynamics of belonging to or yearning for a family, community, or a lover.• Existential search: Films that probe deeper questions about the meaning of life, home, and place in the world.
We encourage bold storytelling, fresh perspectives, and artistic experimentation. Whether your work is a quiet meditation on identity, a visually arresting experimental piece, or a character-driven narrative of migration or self-acceptance, we are eager to see how you interpret this timeless theme.
Last call out for submission: 28th February 2026
Please submit your films on: https://filmfreeway.com/UKAsianFilmFestival
