Big Screen Poetry

Submissions: 21st March- 27th June.
Screening Thursday 2nd October for World Poetry Day

Time: 02/10/25 Video Screenings 7am-11pm
Cost: Free!
Age: Under 18’s may enter the competition via The Base Guildhall

Have you ever dreamed of sharing your poetry on screen? Well, here’s your chance….

Pompey Poetry Party is delighted to open submissions for Big Screen Poetry coming to Guildhall Walk in October 2025

Big Screen Poetry is part of IN OUR WORDS, a year-long festival of literature, literacy, and storytelling which is designed to inspire, engage, and connect people of all ages.

To celebrate National Poetry Day on October 2nd, we’ve teamed up with Portsmouth Creates to celebrate the magic of the written and spoken word.

Local poets are invited to share a short video of themselves performing an original poem of their own for The Big Screen.

Watched by more than a 25,000 weekly passing audience, this is an exciting way for poets to showcase their talent and engage with people who may not typically read poetry.

Poets are invited to submit a video between 2-3 minutes in length. Successful applicants will have their film shown throughout the day on National Poetry Day.

Deadline for all submissions:
27th June 2025

If you would like to be a part of this project please visit: www.pompeypoetryparty.com for more information.