Canterbury Film Awards 2025

Film Festival Awards Night - 8th November 2025 at Curzon Riverside Cinema

The much-anticipated Film Festival Awards Night took place on the 2nd of August 2024 at the stunning Curzon Riverside Cinema, creating a delightful evening of laughter, celebration, and recognition. Hosted by the ever-brilliant comedian Scott Fishenden, the night was filled with glamour and excitement as many brilliant films and music videos were screened, each showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of emerging filmmakers.

Out of the submitted films, 8 walked away with prestigious awards in their respective categories:

Best Film 30 mins and over: W: A Return to Oz submitted by Louis Holder
Best Short Film : Mein Surname submitted by Adam Cowie
Best Super Short Film: DuPhomf's Passing submitted by Alan Halls
Best Television Pilot: Hazbin submitted by Kathan Reddy
Best Screenplay 30 pages and over: The Age of The Empath submitted by Steve Brown
Best Short Screenplay: Cooked submitted by Matty Mahoney
Best Super Short Screenplay: Kill The Truth submitted by Jude Diggens
Best Music Video: Yesterday's Song submitted by Laine Slater

This celebration of film was a true testament to the creativity and dedication of the filmmakers and performers. It was a night to remember, filled with laughter, accolades, and a shared passion for the art of filmmaking.