Welcome to Gutsy Film Festival! A celebration of films made by filmmakers with hidden disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Everyone is welcome to attend, our goal is to create a supportive community where filmmakers can share their work, connect with others, and hopefully feel less alone.

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We can’t wait to share these incredible stories with you.​ If you are a filmmaker, who identifies as having a hidden disability or chronic illness, we would love to see your work.

All genres accepted and its free to apply!

Please submit your film below (max. 12 minutes) by Sunday 7 June 2026.

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Gutsy 2026 will be held at the Close-up Cinema in Shoreditch

in London on Thursday July 9 at 6pm.

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Please see our FAQs for more information