The Bolton Film Festival is a BAFTA and BIFA qualifying short film festival and one of the leading short film festivals in the UK, consistently ranked among the "Top 100 reviewed" festivals globally on FilmFreeway. Established in 2015, it showcases innovative short films across various genres, including fiction, documentary, and animation, and also qualifies for British Short Animation and Grierson Documentary awards. The festival features screenings, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, industry talks, masterclasses, and networking opportunities, aiming to support emerging and established talent and provide access to the creative industry.