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This year’s Fisheye Film Festival will run from 24th April to 4th May in High Wycombe, South Buckinghamshire.

Take a look at What’s On and get your tickets now!

SUBMIT NOW via Film Freeway.

    • Films must have been completed after 1st January 2024.
    • Entries will be accepted until 6th January 2025.

From these entries, we curate a series of Competition Showcases to screen at Fisheye Film Festival; each one an exciting mix of films reflecting the contemporary concerns and inspirations of filmmakers from our local area, across the UK and around the globe.

You can read more information on our selection and Awards process on the Competitions page.

What is Fisheye Film Festival?

We are an independently run film festival showcasing the latest creative exploits of local, UK and international filmmakers, their films ranging from 30 seconds to feature length, and spanning a variety of genres.

For more information, click here.

Whatever style of film takes your fancy – there is bound to be something for you.

Are the films any good?

Each year our submissions are specially selected and curated from competition entries and must meet a high standard to qualify for our screenings and awards. The best ones are put forward to an independent jury of experts, who decide which films are to win the coveted Fisheye Film Awards this year.

For more information, click here.

Who can come to the festival?

We welcome everyone to come and enjoy our festival. It is not exclusive to industry or film creatives.

(That said, please note that many of the films, unless otherwise stated, are not for younger family members.)

So, are you an avid movie watcher? Do you and your friends like to go out to the cinema? Does a day out watching new short films on the big screen sound good to you? Have you ever wanted to learn more about the creation of films behind the scenes? Or maybe you’d like to dress up and have your picture snapped on our iconic hot pink “red carpet” at our Gala Awards night?

Then Fisheye Film Festival might be just what you’re looking for.

Where can I see the films?

You can come to High Wycombe to see films and meet us in person; you can check out the films online, or do both!

Visit us in High Wycombe

High Wycombe is a town roughly half-way between London and Oxford and is easy to get to from both. It is surrounded by the picturesque Chiltern Hills and also not far from the River Thames.

Both High Wycombe and Buckinghamshire are recognised for our contributions to the creative arts industries. We have world renowned film studios, wide-ranging educational opportunities across different disciplines, local theatres and cinemas, and an incredibly culturally diverse community – not to mention notable public figures that have come from our neck of the woods.

Watch the films online

We understand that not everyone is able to attend in person, so we are proud to announce this year’s continuing partnership with eoFlix.

eoFlix is part of Entertainment Oxygen’s mission to provide an accessible and easy to use online platform for movie fans and industry professionals. To access this year’s festival catalogue from the comfort of your own home, all you need to do is sign up with your email address and explore at your leisure!

More in-depth information can be found here.

Click here for more information on previous festivals.

Festival Diary

april, 2025

24apr7:15 pmCelebrating a decade of Fisheye films: our ‘Best of the Fest’Celebrating a decade of Fisheye films: our ‘Best of the Fest’

25apr7:00 pmFilmmakers 'Open Mic' Screening & SocialCome and share your films at Wycombe Arts Centre (HP11 2PU)

26apr11:00 amShow Off Your Shorts!Filmmakers share their films and stories; a fun Q&A with Mark and Jamie.

26apr2:30 pmLet’s talk about the Art DepartmentCreating imagined worlds in the movies - panel discussion

26apr4:00 pmTaking a Different TurnDrama and documentary shorts.

26apr6:30 pm8:00 pmNetworking & NibblesWhy not stay and socialise?

27apr11:00 am11:45 pmFollowing their own PathDocumentary Shorts

27apr12:15 pm1:30 pmRiverDocumentary feature: River

27apr2:00 pm4:00 pmMagical JourneysMy Friend Miles feature film and other stories

27apr4:30 pm6:30 pmPoetry & MotionThe Rhythm of Life expressed in experimental films and live performance.

27apr6:30 pm8:00 pmJazz & Pizzazz with Catch22jamsHollywood hits and cult classics reimagined (social event).

29apr1:00 pmFISHEYE Film Futures ForumWorking together locally for a healthy future film industry.

30apr8:00 pmFisheye Online Filmmakers ForumBringing together filmmakers from near and far.

may, 2025

01may7:00 pm9:00 pmFour MothersComedy feature: Four Mothers

02may7:00 pm9:30 pmFisheye Funny FridayA cheeky combo. A short and a feature; And Through the Portal We Go

03may12:00 pm2:00 pmFisheye Fiction: Fun & GamesDrama, comedy and other genres.

03may3:00 pmFisheye Fiction: On Turning & ReturningTime to decide; time to reflect. Mixed genres.

03may7:00 pm10:00 pmFisheye Festival Finale & Awards 2025Gala film screening, commendations and celebrations.

Tickets

Live Events:

Day passes allow entry and re-entry all day
BNU students – free – use student email for tickets and wear ID pass

Online prices (advance or on the day):

Weekend passes

  • FUSION Weekend Pass: £25 in advance only
  • Fusion SATURDAY Day pass: Adult £12; pair of tickets (duo) £20
  • £8 students; duo £15
  • Fusion SUNDAY Day pass: Adult £15; duo £25
  • £8 students; duo for £15
  • Finale SATURDAY All access pass (includes Gala): £25; duo £45; Student £15; duo £25
  • Finale Daytime passes (no Gala): Adult £12; pair of tickets (duo) £20

£8 students; duo £15

  • Gala only passes: Adult £18; duo £30: £10 student; duo £15


Cash on the door

  • Fusion Weekend Day pass: Adult £15; duo £25; Student £10; duo £15 (after teatime Adult £10; student £5)
  • Finale Saturday All access pass: Adult £25; duo £45; Student £15; duo £25
  • Finale Daytime (no gala) Adult £15; duo £25; Student £10; duo £15
  • Gala only pass: Adult £20; duo £30; Student £10; duo £15


Other Tickets
– see individual events for details

Virtual Festival:

  • Virtual Festival pass £20
  • 5 for £5 ticket