Shorts Information

15 January 09

The Academy’s Short Film and Short Animation Awards recognise innovative and experimental short films and animation.

The Academy recognises that it is essential to reward and nurture the immense diversity and talent demonstrated by filmmakers producing short film and animation. Shorts offer both new and established talent alike the chance to create experimental and innovative films and, by rewarding excellence within these fields, BAFTA aims to raise the profile of these talented individuals and of shorts in general.

The 2008 Short Film and Short Animation Awards were presented at the Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House on Sunday 10 February, 2009. Click here to see the nominees and winners. Information on the next Awards will be published here soon.

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For more information on the Short Film and Short Animation Awards, please contact:

Nick Williams
BAFTA
195 Piccadilly
London W1J 9LN
Tel: +44 (0)20 7292 5847
Fax: +44 (0)20 7292 5868
E-mail: shorts@bafta.org

Short Film

The Short Film Award is open to entries from the UK only and provides an opportunity for British filmmakers to demonstrate their skills to the world. This Award encourages the essential growth and development of new talent within the British film industry. Films are only eligible if they have a substantial British contribution in the majority of the following areas: Production Company, Finance, Director, Producer, Writer, principal cast and crew.

Films must be no more than 30 minutes in duration and may be submitted on 35mm film or on Digi-Beta.

The Short Film Award rules: (subject to review for '09/'10)
Short Film Rules (103 KB)

The BAFTA-recognised Festival List: (subject to review for '09/'10)
Recognised Festival List (56 KB)

The Short Film Award entry form: (not available)

Short Film nominees in 2009

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Short Animation

The Short Animation Award is open to UK productions only. Films are only eligible if they have a substantial British contribution in the majority of the following areas: Production Company, Finance, Director, Producer, Writer, key animation/creative talent. This Award is presented to the most innovative and outstanding short animation film of the year.

Films must be no more than 30 minutes in duration and must be submitted on Digi-Beta tape.

The Short Animation Award rules: (subject to review for '09/'10)
Short Animation Rules (74 KB)

The Short Animation Award entry form: (not available)