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.
Selected by the Colour Box jury (£300 CASH PRIZE).

The Colour Box Audience Award
The kids’ favourite

The Reel Brum Award
The best short film from the West Midlands (either shot in the West Midlands or 50% of cast and crew are from the West Midlands) Selected by the Reel Brum jury (£200 CASH PRIZE).

‍