Shorts Information

29 July 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 2009 Short Film and Short Animation Awards will be presented at the Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House on Sunday 21 February, 2010.

View the nominees and winners from 2008/09

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 40 minutes in duration and may be submitted on 35mm film or on Digi-Beta.

The Short Film Award rules:
Short Film Rules (51 KB)

The BAFTA-recognised Festival List:
Recognised Festival List (28 KB)

The Short Film Award entry form:
Short Film Award entry form (128 KB)
(Entry period: CLOSED 30 OCTOBER 2009)

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 40 minutes in duration and must be submitted on Digi-Beta tape.

The Short Animation Award rules:
Short Animation Rules (46 KB)

The Short Animation Award entry form:
Short Animation entry form (124 KB)
(Entry period: CLOSED 30 OCTOBER 2009)

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