Ealing Studios to Sponsor Comedy Award at Ealing Film Festival 2025
The Ealing Film Festival is set to return this October, and it’s bigger - and funnier -than ever. In a landmark move, the world-renowned Ealing Studios has announced it will sponsor the Comedy Award at this year’s festival, firmly cementing the event’s growing national and international reputation.
“Ealing Studios, the home of classic British comedy and film, is proud to sponsor the Ealing Film Festival Comedy Award 2025,”
said Charlie Fremantle, Ealing Studios Manager.
The support from the legendary studios, known for producing some of Britain’s most iconic comedies, is a fitting collaboration for a festival that celebrates both established and emerging filmmakers.
Festival co-founder Annemarie Flanagan said the team was “delighted” to have Ealing Studios on board:
“We want to encourage more comedy - it’s needed more than ever these days - and we urge all filmmakers to submit.”
Festival patron Mel Giedroyc, comedian and presenter, echoed the excitement:
“How thrilling that Ealing Studios, the cradle of so many iconic British films, should be sponsoring the magnificent Ealing Film Festival! It's a match truly made in celluloid heaven.”
Now in its fifth year, the Ealing Film Festival continues to attract talent from around the globe. So far, over 250 films from 36 countries have been submitted for the 2025 programme - and with three months still to go until the deadline, the number is expected to climb.
Screenings will take place at Ealing Picturehouse and Act One Cinema from 2–4 October, showcasing an eclectic range of short films across multiple categories. In addition to Comedy, filmmakers can submit to:
- Narrative Drama
- Documentary
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy
- Horror and Suspense
- Animation
- Green Planet
- Experimental
- Student
- Music Video
- VFX
- Smartphone
- Homegrown (for filmmakers living, studying or filming in Ealing and surrounding areas)
Submissions Now Open
Entries can be submitted via FilmFreeway.com. Films must be no longer than 20 minutes, with no minimum time limit. The final deadline is 18 July 2025, and discounted rates are available for early submissions.
With Ealing Studios' stamp of approval and a line-up that reflects the diversity and creativity of global filmmaking, this year’s festival promises to be the most exciting yet.
So whether you’re a film fan, a budding director or just in need of a good laugh - mark your calendars for October 2–4. Ealing’s own film festival is ready to roll.