Book Your Tickets

Join us at our next festival on 5-6 September 2026 taking place at Parkway Cinemas, Beverley, East Yorkshire. Festival Day Passes £20 these grant access to:

• Access to ALL Screenings Each Day
• FREE A5 Programme
• Filmmaker Live Q&A's
• Audience Choice Vote

BOOK NOW to secure your place at this years festival! Book both days and recieve a FREE T Shirt!

Submit Your Film

Are you a seasoned professional, a budding filmmaker, or a passionate student eager to showcase your talent? Glowflare Short Film Festival welcomes creators of all levels to share their cinematic vision with the world. Exclusively accepting submissions through FilmFreeway, the leading platform for filmmakers, we invite you to be part of our inaugural event regardless of your experience level. Whether you're a seasoned pro, just starting out, or a student honing your craft, Glowflare is the perfect platform for you to shine. Learn more about our submission process and become a founding member of the vibrant Glowflare community. Ready to share your vision with the world? Click below to discover how to submit your masterpiece.

Parkway Cinemas

Set to debut at Parkway Cinemas, an esteemed independent cinema in the heart of Beverley in Yorkshire. Our upcoming festival with meticulous planning underway, we're preparing to curate an extraordinary array of narratives, spanning from thought-provoking dramas to groundbreaking animations, compelling documentaries to uproarious comedies. Inspired by the vibrant independent film community, our vision is clear: to create an inclusive platform that celebrates cinematic diversity.

Festival Director

Daniel Smales

As someone who's taken on various roles in this industry from acting to editing, and recently serving as a judge at film festivals. I’ve witnessed the impact of independent cinema and the dedication behind these projects. The magic of cinema lies in its power to engage our emotions, and independent films do this through passion, creativity, and innovation. Many of today's biggest films began in the independent scene, where creatives explore ideas and offer perspectives often overlooked by mainstream cinema. We're not just hosting an event; we're building a community dedicated to celebrating the vision and resilience of independent filmmakers. Join us as we showcase the future voices of independent cinema.