Best British Short Film
Festival of Slaps
A Nigerian mother’s slap triggers a humorous reflection on cultural stereotypes.
Gorka
A French exchange student arrives in England but his arrival coincides with some bad news.
Jellyfish and Lobster (WINNER)
Brought together serendipitously in a moment of mischief, two elderly care home residents form an unlikely relationship when they make an enchanted discovery.
Such A Lovely Day
Seen through the eyes of Sam, we are taken on a journey through the loveliest of days. A glorious family gathering in a perfect English summer garden. There’ll be lunch under the mulberry tree, wine, games and dancing. And then, of course, this being a party, there’ll be a surprise.
Yellow
In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, a woman walks into a chadari store in Kabul to buy her first full-body veil and face an uncertain future.
Best British Short Animation
Crab Day (WINNER)
As part of a fishing community’s annual ritual, a young boy must kill his first crab in order to become a man and gain his father’s approval.
Visible Mending
A short animated documentary about the ways we repair ourselves through knitting, even when we can’t be fully mended.
Wild Summon
A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form.
