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THE SMOKIES UK WILL BE back soon)
I want to thank everyone who submitted over the past few years.
Look out for updates as we work towards a relaunch.
THE SMOKIES UK is proud to support a wonderful charity
medicinema.org.uk
The competition is broken up into several categories
BEST FEATURE-LENGTH FILM
BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST MIRCO SHORT
BEST SHORT FILM
BEST ACTOR/ACTRESS
BEST PRACTICAL F/X
EARLYBIRD DEADLINE
TBA.
STANDARD DEADLINE.
TBA.
NOTIFICATION DATE
TBA.
A percentage of the profit raised will enable MediCinema to continue its pioneering work, enabling patients and their families to feel better with film.
https://donorbox.org/smokies-film-festival
INTRODUCING THE CURRENT JUDGES FOR 2025
RAY JOHNSON MBE...
Ray is an Emeritus Professor of Film Heritage and Documentary at Staffordshire University.
He is a Director of the Staffordshire Film Archive, the Mitchell Arts Centre Trust and the Media Archive for Central England.
DARREN TEALE MBE...
Darren is an award winning filmmaker making content internationally in Europe, South-East Asia, Mexico and the Middle East. He directs content in areas such as TV Adverts, Brand/Commercial Video, Documentary and humanitarian films that promote social action.
CARLY STREET...
Carly, is an Award-Winning English Screenwriter, Producer and Journalist.
In 2011, Carly's short script, Fragile Storm won the first Palm Street Films LLC script contest. The script garnered such interest that it secured legendary, iconic Hollywood actor Lance Henriksen and Mackenzie Mason in the lead roles. This powerful short has been an official selection at over 20 Festivals and has won 14 awards, including best screenplay.
GUEST JUDGES FROM THE U.S.A
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ROBIN SHELBY...
Robin Shelby is best known for performing Slimer in the blockbuster film Ghostbusters 2.
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SEAN SPENCE...
Sean is an actor, writer and director known for his work for HBO and Netflix.
and is Robin's husband.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS,
JULY 31ST 2025
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