Blog / ESG VMI Sponsors KIFF Film Festival 7 March 2022 — by Barry Bassett VMI loves to support new entrants to the industry and is proud to be a partner of a brand new film festival in June, which aims to celebrate a diverse range of established and emerging talent and provide a terrific boost to the UK TV & Film Industry. Even better is that they are awarding a prize to both fund and produce a winning short film, so this is definitely one film festival to take seriously! KIFF Patron Mike Newell and Ambassador Jason Wong join the KIFF team for National Press Launch at the Rose Theatre. KIFF 2022 is now open for submissions with the shortlisted and winning entries screened at venues across Kingston in June 2022 Supported by BAFTA award-winning film director Mike Newell and Academy Award winning actress Dame Vanessa Redgrave, KIFF 2022 is now open for submissions with the shortlisted and winning entries screened at venues across Kingston in June 2022. Prize to fund a short Film The jewel in the crown of the festival prizes is the prize for the winner of our UK Short Screenplay. KIFF working alongside the winner will both fund and produce their film. So what they are saying is You win! We’ll film. Where and When KIFF will be taking place 24-26 June 2022 in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. We will be showcasing a variety of films and documentaries from around the world. The festival is dedicated to providing a new, supportive platform to promote British Cinema in particular the small independent production companies that are the bedrock of the UK Film Industry. Visit KIFF Website