The London Screenings is the only export market dedicated to UK film.

London Screenings 2025 will take place 23-25 June at Picturehouse Central.

Now in its 21st year, the annual export event provides a platform to celebrate and promote British films to the international market.

Buyers from all over the world come to see an exciting selection of new British films, meet UK sales companies, and negotiate international distribution deals. It also provides a market for over 50 British sales companies.

The Breakthrough Strand for newly completed feature films/documentaries.

The Breakthrough strand of the London Screenings is a showcase for completed feature films and feature documentaries from upcoming British filmmakers seeking sales representation and international film festival exposure.

UK sales companies view titles in this strand for acquisitions for international sales, whilst UK and international film festivals watch for possible inclusion in their film festival.

This year follows the most successful year in the Breakthrough Strand's history, with all selected titles going on to achieve huge success, either in festivals or in securing a sales company. Breakthrough titles in 2024 included Venice Critics Week 2024 Audience Award Winner Paul and Paulette Take a Bath (dir. Jethro Massey), BFI London Film Festival 2024 Documentary Competition title Mother Vera (dir. Cécile Embleton, Alys Tomlinson), BIFA-nominated Treading Water (dir. Gino Evans), Doc'n Roll Audience Award 2024 Winner Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story (dir. Jane Mingay), Married to the Music (dir. Garo Berberian) and Tight: The World of Indian Bodybuilding (dir. Elliott Gonzo).

The London Screenings will take place at Picturehouse Central from 23 to 25 June 2025.

Breakthrough applications for 2025 are now open.

Please visit the application platform for more details and to apply. Deadline: Monday 17th March, 5pm

For any queries, please contact: breakthrough@filmlondon.org.uk

London Screenings is funded and supported by the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), Mayor of London, Film Export UK, and the Department for Business & Trade.