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 sponsored by Action Xtreme *

• Best Short Film (10 mins and under) sponsored by Action Xtreme *

• 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 in association with Acting Moon Agency

• Best Short Film Actress in association with Acting Moon Agency

• Best Short Film Director in association with Acting Moon Agency

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

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

• Audience Choice Saturday

• Audience Choice Sunday

*The winner of Best Short Film will win a cash prize of £150 courtesy of Action Xtreme

*The winner of Best Short Film (10 mins and under) will win a cash prize of £150 courtesy of Action Xtreme

**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

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