Flatpack Awards 2025

Just when you thought awards season was drawing to a close…

We’ll be showcasing the best shorts of the fest and announcing our 2025 award winners. Up for grabs:

The Short Film Award – recognises the most outstanding piece of work across all genres. Selected by the short film jury (£1,000 CASH PRIZE)

The WTF Award – hails the film which is the most innovative and extraordinary. It recognises vision, boldness, and originality. Selected by the short film jury (£500 CASH PRIZE)

The Audience Award – the crowds’ favourite

The Animation Award - new for 2025, this award has been a long time coming, which celebrates the best short animation (£300 CASH PRIZE)

The Optical Sound Short Film Award - the very best short selected from our music/sound/audio-inspired strand (£300 CASH PRIZE)

The Screendance Award - the best short selected from our strand incorporating dance and movement (£300 CASH PRIZE)

The Colour Box Award – celebrating the best short in our family programme awarded by the Colour Box jury (£300 CASH PRIZE)

The Colour Box Audience Award – the kids’ favourite

Dress code: black tie optional, hoodies and baseball shorts welcome.