Take part in The DAFTAS™!

Malcolm M.

The networking opportunities with the DAFTAS are phenomenal.

It was a great all-round experience!

Artie B.

It’s a challenge and it’s a lot of fun.

What’s nice about it is you get the film allocated. I enjoy it and I’m excited to do it again this year.

James M.

Making something that cheap in that space of time was really motivating.

To make a film from nothing to handing it in within five weeks was one of the biggest kicks up the bum I’ve ever had.

James A.

It’s refreshing for a festival that says "Actually, we want a piss-take. We want to see something funny that takes the micky."

Bec W.

"I liked that The DAFTAS was accessible, low budget, it had a set timeframe so you get to showcase your skills without having to overcommit.

It's also good for your CV.

Liam T.

The thing that makes The DAFTAS really special as a competition is the time restraint. It's a helpful restriction because when you have a certain amount of time to do a creative task, you tend to think more creatively.

Ralph J.

"Doing a parody of a BAFTA nominated film felt like an irresistible prospect.

What's so good about the DAFTAS brief is that instead of doing a style of film, it got rid of stabs at certain genres and it's better for the comedy."

Reuben W.

"They say necessity is the mother of all invention. Sometimes it's nice having your parameters narrowed down.
Wasn’t expecting winning at all. It had been very fun to make the film and to get it in, it was a very fun competition. "

Vyvyan A.

"If they’re not following the DAFTAS, are they even alive?

it was a really fun thing to be involved in."

Mark H.

"It was an opportunity I couldn’t miss"

Delilah N.

" It was great it was super fun. A laugh was had by all"

Line Nathalie R.

" ...it was fun. I was a little bit exhausted at the end of the day, both days. But it was a fun experience."

Madeleine K.

"I was just getting started in comedy writing. And it’s just in exploring that I stumbled across the DAFTAS and thought yeah, why no, let’s give it a go.

I would say do it, definitely do it. Even if it’s just you and a friend."

Artie B

I had such an amazing time making the film with my team and I can't wait to see other entries. Thank you for doing this festival, it brought us such joy to get out and film again!

Cecilia S.

I love this idea behind this whole festival!

Susan G

This is a wonderful project and we really appreciate all the hard work and love you put in to it.