London Vaporetto Shorts
2026

Join us for 2 days of screenings, talks and networking in Central London!

About the
Festival

The London Vaporetto Shorts showcases bold, original short films with a strong focus on storytelling, craft, and creative vision.

We offer filmmakers the opportunity to screen their work on a big screen in central London, engage directly with audiences, and connect with fellow filmmakers in an intimate, supportive setting.

What filmmakers say

This is my second year at Vaporetto and I can’t recommend this festival enough. Not only a space to share your work, but also to meet fellow filmmakers, potential collaborators, and genuine friends.

— Adrian León
(Past Winner – “Night Whispers”)

A great little festival well worth the entry fee. A really interesting selection of films made for a fun night out. Inspiring to see a festival run by fellow makers in a top cinema in central London.

— Joe Warner
(Past Winner – “House Hunters”)

Such a great film festival!
Made by filmmakers for filmmakers! Was an honour to present my film, Blueprint, and take home awards as well. Keep doing what you’re doing!

— Lada Kopytova
(Past Winner – “Blueprint”)

Such a fabulous and varied range of films selected & a clear effort from the organisers to platform diverse filmmakers. I can’t wait for next year’s festival!

— Isabella Thompson
(Past Winner – “Big Deal”)

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