fighting spirit film awards

Fighting Spirit currently gives awards for the short film programme every year, which are judged by a panel of industry experts.

The categories awarded are:

  • Best Short Film

  • Best Short Film (10 mins and under)

  • Best International Short Film

  • Best British Short Film sponsored by New Day Pictures*

  • Best Short Documentary

  • Best Short Film Action Choreography

  • Best Short Film Actor

  • Best Short Film Actress

  • Best Short Film Director

  • Best International Short Film Cinematography in partnership with British Cinematographer**

  • Best British Short Film Cinematography in partnership with British Cinematographer***

  • Promising British Talent Award in association with Digital Orchard****

  • Audience Choice

*The winner of Best British Short Film will receive a £500 hire voucher for New Day Pictures

**The winner of Best International Short Film Cinematography will be featured in British Cinematographer and also receive a complimentary 1 year digital subscription

***The winner of Best British Short Film Cinematography will be featured in British Cinematographer and also receive a complimentary 1 year digital and print subscription

**** The winner of the Promising British Talent Award will receive a post production package courtesy of Digital Orchard

If you are interested in submitting a film to the festival, please go to our Film Freeway page

Previous awards winners can be viewed here