Sound
Honours excellence in sound design, recording, mixing, and the creative use of audio to support the film’s world and mood. Winner Conclave Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Michael A.Jackman Nominee A Complete Unknown Alex Heineman, Fred Berger, James Mangold Nominee Anora Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, Sean Baker Nominee Emilia Perez Pascal Caucheteux, Jacques Audiard Nominee The Brutalist Nick Gordon, Brian Young, Andrew Morrison, D.L. Gugenheim, Brady Corbet
AWARDS 2027
Cinematographer
Honours excellence in visual storytelling through camera work, lighting, composition, and the overall look of the film.
Editing
Celebrates the craft of shaping the film’s rhythm, structure, and emotional flow through the arrangement of shots and scenes.
Special Visual Effects
Recognises practical or digital effects work that enhances the film’s visual impact, whether subtle or spectacular.
Music
Recognises original score or musical design that enhances the film’s atmosphere, emotion, and storytelling.
Animated Film
A film in which the majority of the storytelling is created through animation techniques including 2D, 3D, stop‑motion, rotoscope, or hybrid forms.
Documentary
A non‑fiction film presenting real people, events, or issues, shaped through factual storytelling, interviews, observation, or archival material.
Children’s Film
A film designed primarily for young audiences, with themes, tone, and content suitable for children and families.
Rising Star
A performer or filmmaker early in their career who demonstrates exceptional promise, originality, and future potential.
Supporting Actor
A performer of any gender in a secondary role that significantly enhances the story, themes, or emotional depth of the film.
Supporting Actress
A performer identifying as female in a secondary role that significantly enhances the story, themes, or emotional depth of the film.
Leading Actor
A performer of any gender in the central, driving role of a film, whose character anchors the narrative.
Leading Actress
A performer identifying as female in the central, driving role of a film, whose character anchors the narrative.
Director
Recognises outstanding creative leadership in shaping the film’s vision, performances, pacing, and overall storytelling.
International Short Film
A non‑UK film under 20 minutes, demonstrating strong storytelling in a compact form.
British Short Film
A British-produced or British-led film under 20 minutes, showcasing concise storytelling and creative excellence.
Best Film
The festival’s top award, recognising the most outstanding overall achievement in storytelling, craft, and emotional impact across all eligible submissions.