SHORT FILM COMPETITION
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Bring history to life.
Screen your period film
to industry professionals
and get discovered
by a platform dedicated
to historical storytelling.
Bring history to life. Screen your period film to industry professionals and get
discovered by a platform dedicated to historical storytelling.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
UNTIL FEB 5th, 2026
ENTRY FEE: £40
SUBMISSIONS OPEN UNTIL FEB 5th, 2026
ENTRY FEE: £40
About YOREFLIX
Yoreflix is an over-the-top monthly subscription video on demand service specializing in historical drama and docudrama content.
Founded by Imogen Cooper, a history student turned executive producer, Yoreflix aims to create a dedicated home for viewers who want to explore and delve into historical content. The platform features carefully curated titles with supporting podcasts, historical information, and an innovative timebar interface that lets viewers engage deeply with historical periods.
Yoreflix actively encourages the development and connection of the next generation of historical content authors and media creatives through various schemes that help Humanities students contribute content to the platform and get their work published online.
About YOREFLIX
Yoreflix is an over-the-top monthly subscription video on demand service specializing in historical drama and docudrama content.
Founded by Imogen Cooper, a history student turned executive producer, Yoreflix aims to create a dedicated home for viewers who want to explore and delve into historical content. The platform features carefully curated titles with supporting podcasts, historical information, and an innovative timebar interface that lets viewers engage deeply with historical periods.
Yoreflix actively encourages the development and connection of the next generation of historical content authors and media creatives through various schemes that help Humanities students contribute content to the platform and get their work published online.
THE COMPETITION
Finding the right platform for your period drama or historical documentary can feel impossible. Mainstream festivals often prioritize contemporary stories, and distribution opportunities for historical content remain limited.
We're back with our annual short film competition specifically for historical storytelling.
Whether you've made a costume drama, historical documentary, or period piece set in any era before the contemporary world, we want to give you access to industry professionals who understand and value historical content—and introduce your work to a platform actively seeking this material.
THE COMPETITION
Finding the right platform for your period drama or historical documentary can feel impossible. Mainstream festivals often prioritize contemporary stories, and distribution opportunities for historical content remain limited.
We're back with our annual short film competition specifically for historical storytelling.
Whether you've made a costume drama, historical documentary, or period piece set in any era before the contemporary world, we want to give you access to industry professionals who understand and value historical content—and introduce your work to a platform actively seeking this material.
HOW IT WORKS
ROUND 1
THE ENTRY
If you're not yet a CenterFrame member, sign up for FREE, go to the FILMS page and add your film to enter the competition.
ROUND 2
THE SHORTLIST
A TOP 10 will be selected and each filmmaker will receive 2 invites to an exclusive screening event at Soho House.
ROUND 3
THE FINAL
The TOP 3 will be announced at the screening event. Winners will be invited to feature on the Yoreflix Stories podcast and could be selected for distribution on the Yoreflix platform with revenue share opportunities.
HOW IT WORKS
ROUND 1
THE ENTRY
If you're not yet a CenterFrame member, sign up for FREE, go to the FILMS page and add your film to enter the competition.
ROUND 2
THE SHORTLIST
A TOP 10 will be selected and each filmmaker will receive 2 invites to an exclusive screening event at Soho House.
ROUND 3
THE FINAL
The TOP 3 will be announced at the screening event. Winners will be invited to feature on the Yoreflix Stories podcast and could be selected for distribution on the Yoreflix platform with revenue share opportunities.
WHY SUBMIT?
WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL
PURPOSE-BUILT AUDIENCE
Your film will be seen by Yoreflix's founder and their network of industry professionals who specifically champion historical content.
PLATFORM OPPORTUNITY
Selected films could join Yoreflix's curated library, with revenue share opportunities for filmmakers.
INDUSTRY SCREENING
The screening event attracts agents, financiers, production company founders, distribution executives, commissioners, casting directors, and actors—all actively looking for historical stories.
PODCAST FEATURE
Top 3 finalists will be invited to discuss their work on the Yoreflix Stories podcast, hosted by Imogen Cooper, reaching an audience passionate about historical drama.
The Selection
Films will be judged by a panel including Yoreflix founder Imogen Cooper and industry professionals with expertise in historical drama, documentary, and period production.
We're looking for films that demonstrate:
Compelling historical storytelling (fiction or non-fiction)
Creative approaches to period filmmaking
Strong production values within any budget
Authentic engagement with historical settings or themes
The Selection
Films will be judged by a panel including Yoreflix founder Imogen Cooper and industry professionals with expertise in historical drama, documentary, and period production.
We're looking for films that demonstrate:
Compelling historical storytelling (fiction or non-fiction)
Creative approaches to period filmmaking
Strong production values within any budget
Authentic engagement with historical settings or themes
PURPOSE-BUILT AUDIENCE
Your film will be seen by Yoreflix's founder and their network of industry professionals who specifically champion historical content.
PLATFORM OPPORTUNITY
Selected films could join Yoreflix's curated library, with revenue share opportunities for filmmakers.
INDUSTRY SCREENING
The screening event attracts agents, financiers, production company founders, distribution executives, commissioners, casting directors, and actors—all actively looking for historical stories.
PODCAST FEATURE
Top 3 finalists will be invited to discuss their work on the Yoreflix Stories podcast, hosted by Imogen Cooper, reaching an audience passionate about historical drama.
THE SCREENING
AT SOHO HOUSE
Our exclusive screening event at Soho House, 76 Dean Street brings together industry professionals specifically interested in historical content.
Recent attendees have included agents from leading agencies, film financiers, production company founders, distribution executives from major platforms, commissioners from digital and linear broadcasters, and casting directors working on period productions.
The Top 10 finalists will each receive 2 invites to attend, network, and showcase their work to a room full of potential collaborators and supporters.
Not a CenterFrame member yet?
Sign up for free to access this competition and all our opportunities.
THE SCREENING
AT SOHO HOUSE
Our exclusive screening event at Soho House, 76 Dean Street brings together industry professionals specifically interested in historical content.
Recent attendees have included agents from leading agencies, film financiers, production company founders, distribution executives from major platforms, commissioners from digital and linear broadcasters, and casting directors working on period productions.
The Top 10 finalists will each receive 2 invites to attend, network, and showcase their work to a room full of potential collaborators and supporters.
Not a CenterFrame member yet?
Sign up for free to access this competition and all our opportunities.
THE CRITERIA
Eligibility:
Short films of any length set in a non-contemporary time period
Both fictional and non-fictional stories welcome
Filmmakers must have full rights to screen the film.
What We're Looking For:
Whether you're a history graduate making your first documentary, a drama student who loves costume design, or an experienced filmmaker passionate about bringing the past to life, we want to see your vision.
Historical accuracy isn't mandatory—we value creative interpretation, imaginative approaches to period storytelling, and films that use historical settings to explore universal themes.
THE CRITERIA
Eligibility:
Short films of any length set in a non-contemporary time period
Both fictional and non-fictional stories welcome
Filmmakers must have full rights to screen the film.
What We're Looking For:
Whether you're a history graduate making your first documentary, a drama student who loves costume design, or an experienced filmmaker passionate about bringing the past to life, we want to see your vision.
Historical accuracy isn't mandatory—we value creative interpretation, imaginative approaches to period storytelling, and films that use historical settings to explore universal themes.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE
A NEW CHAPTER.
NOW POWERED BY
CENTERFRAME.
We’re taking THE BRITISH SHORT FILM AWARDS to the next level — with new categories, bigger opportunities, and more ways to get your work seen by the industry.
A NEW CHAPTER.
NOW POWERED BY CENTERFRAME.
We’re taking THE BRITISH SHORT FILM AWARDS to the next level — with new categories, bigger opportunities, and more ways to get your work seen by the industry.
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