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.
Selected 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.