Phoenix Rising International Film Festival

25/05/2026

15/05/2026

Thank you to every filmmaker who submitted to the inaugural PRIFF Short Film Fund, powered by Genera.

As our very first ever round of funding, it’s been incredibly exciting to see such a wide range of ambitious projects submitted from around the world.

From projects in development to films seeking finishing funds, we’re grateful to every filmmaker who trusted us with their work and chose to be part of this first chapter.

We can’t wait to begin reviewing the submissions and discovering which projects we may help bring further to life.

Check slides to see what happens next!

14/05/2026

🚨 Today is the final deadline for the PRIFF Short Film Fund, powered by Genera.

By the end of today, submissions will officially close for this funding round.

The fund offers up to £5,000 in support for short film projects across both production and post-production.

Shortlisted filmmakers will be invited to pitch their projects directly to the jury before the final recipient is selected.

Final chance to use code: PRIFF10

Apply now:
https://www.priff.co.uk/filmfund

13/05/2026

⚠️ The final deadline for the PRIFF Short Film Fund, powered by Genera, is tomorrow.

This is your final opportunity to submit your short film project for consideration for up to £5,000 in funding support.

We support projects across both:

production
post-production

Shortlisted filmmakers will be invited to pitch their projects directly to the jury.

Use code: PRIFF10 for 10% off submissions before the deadline closes.

🗓 Deadline: 14 May 2026

Apply here:
https://www.priff.co.uk/filmfund

12/05/2026

⏳ Just 2 days remain to apply for the PRIFF Short Film Fund, powered by Genera.

With up to £5,000 available, the fund supports filmmakers across both production and post-production.

Shortlisted filmmakers will be invited to pitch their projects directly to the jury before the final recipient is selected.

Use code: PRIFF10 for 10% off submissions.

🗓 Final deadline: 14 May 2026

Apply now:
https://www.priff.co.uk/filmfund

11/05/2026

⏳ 3 Days Remaining

There are now just 3 days left to apply for the PRIFF Short Film Fund, powered by Genera.

The fund offers up to £5,000 in support for short film projects across both production and post-production.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to London for a live pitching session before the final recipient is selected.

Use code PRIFF10 for 10% off your submission.

🗓 Deadline: 14 May 2026

Apply here:
https://www.priff.co.uk/filmfund

10/05/2026

⏳ 4 Days Remaining

There are now just 4 days left to apply for the PRIFF Short Film Fund, powered by Genera.

The fund offers up to £5,000 in support for short film projects across both production and post-production.

Shortlisted filmmakers will be invited to London for a live pitching session before the final recipient is selected.

Use code PRIFF10 for 10% off your submission.

🗓 Deadline: 14 May 2026

Apply here:
https://www.priff.co.uk/filmfund

09/05/2026

⏳ 5 Days Remaining

There are now just 5 days left to apply for the PRIFF Short Film Fund, powered by Genera.

The fund offers up to £5,000 in support for short film projects across both production and post-production.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to London for a live pitching session before the final recipient is selected.

Use code PRIFF10 for 10% off your submission.

🗓 Deadline: 14 May 2026

Apply here:
https://www.priff.co.uk/filmfund

08/05/2026

⏳ 6 Days Remaining

There are now just 6 days left to apply for the PRIFF Short Film Fund, powered by Genera.

The fund supports short film projects across both production and post-production, with up to £5,000 available.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to London for a live pitching session before the final recipient is selected.

Use code PRIFF10 for 10% off your submission.

https://www.priff.co.uk/filmfund

Deadline: 14 May 2026

05/05/2026

Partnership Announcement: Filmustage

We’re pleased to be partnering once again with Filmustage for PRIFF 2026.

Filmustage is an AI-powered platform designed to support filmmakers through the pre-production process, offering tools for script breakdown, scheduling, budgeting, and production planning.

As part of this collaboration, winners in the following categories will receive a 1-year Filmustage subscription (20,000 coins):

• Best Short Film
• Best Women Director
• Best Student Film

We’re proud to continue working with partners that support filmmakers beyond the festival itself.