Join us for our annual LSFF awards ceremony, share a drink and enjoy some live DJs. With the support of Script Compass, and drinks supplied by MOTH Drinks.
Showtime Photo Booth will be joining us for the awards with their Open Air Photo Booth, so make sure you pop by to create a lasting memory of the night.
Best British Short Film
Sponsored by British Council
The Best British Short Film Award celebrates groundbreaking short filmmaking from within the UK, using both form and content to produce impactful, challenging work. The Best British Short Film Award winner will receive a £1000 grant towards supporting travel to an international festival, or to attend a training and development opportunity of their choice. A Special Mention will be awarded a £500 grant for the same type of support.
Best International Short Film
Sponsored by NOWNESS
The Best International Short Film Award champions filmmaking from across the globe that interprets cultural, political and social concerns in bold and exploratory ways. The Best International Short Film award winner will receive a £1000 grant towards their next project. A Special Mention will be awarded £500 towards their next project.
Best Lo-Budget Short Film
In association with Intermission Youth
Our Lo-Budget Mayhem programme has been the festival’s traditional celebration of rebellious, low-to-no budget filmmaking that goes far, far outside of the box, and this award recognises the pure imagination and creativity that goes into our selected programme. This festival’s award will be deliberated on by members from Intermission Youth theatre. The Best Lo-Budget Short winner will receive an award of £500.
Intermission Youth gives disadvantaged young Londoners the tools to make positive choices and become the best version of themselves through drama, film and mentoring.