Our 2021 Awards
“”One of the greatest independent film festivals I’ve ever attended.I would highly recommend this film festival to everyone, even if you’re not submitting, I would definitely attend to see some of the amazing films on offer!”
Aaron – Director KNOX: The Rob Knox Story
Best Director
Sonia Machado Hines for Hatshepsut
Best UK Film
Andrew Knott, William Ash for their film Joey
Best International Film
Elvira Lind for her film The Letter Room
Best Thriller
Eric Ransdell for his film Untitled Number 4
Best Sci Fi
Cass Virdee for 51 States
Best Comedy
Sally Cancello for Fargate
Best Documentary
Aaron Truss for KNOX: The Rob Knox Story
Best First Time Director
Simone Lahbib for her film Swipe Right
Best Experimental
James Bennett for Choked
Best Short Short
Orson Cornick for his short film Choker
Best LGBT
Desi Ivanova for her film Endless Summer For The Queer Mind
Best Student Film
Kay Barnes for her film 3.35 to Boston
Best Student Documentary
Charlie Bezkorowajny for his film Baby
Best Student Animation
Andrea Prestinenzi, Elia Tonicello, Silvia Maggiorotto for their film Momoko
Best Social and Environmental Award
Gregor D Sinclair for Small Country
Best Student Social Impact Award
India Eastwood’s Man up
Best Actress
Doyin Ajiboye for her performance Dolapo is fine
Best Actor
John Simm for his performance in Joey
Best supporting Actress
Swara Bhasker for her performance in Sheer Korma
Best Supporting Actor
Terence Bernie Hines for his performance in Hatshepsut