Short Film Competition Winners
Screen South and Ashford Borough Council are delighted to announce the four winners of the Screen Ashford Short Film Competition, an initiative designed to spotlight and showcase local filmmakers.
Keep scrolling to check out the four winning proposals and the talented creatives involved. All films will be shot in Ashford over the coming months, working with as much local crew and talent as possible, and are due to be completed in February 2025.
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Written and directed by Alexander Arnold
Produced by Augusta Woods
In the summer of 2002, two best friends, Louis and Jordan, embark on what might be their final adventure together before heading off to different secondary schools.
Written by Nadia Nadif
Directed by Tamer Akeil
Produced by Joyce Veheary and Natasha Markou
Co-produced by Evelyn Sharples
Norah and Jeremy have recently moved to Ashford. Jeremy doesn’t read the news at all. Norah does, a lot. A heartfelt exploration of when we can’t switch off in an “always-on” digital age.
lost toys
Written by Jake Thompson
Directed by Morgan O’Callaghan
Produced by Tim Arnold
Two lost toys – Flick and Starr – travel across the streets of Ashford in an intense battle to win their owners affection.
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Written by Bex Harvey
Story by Christian Azzola & Bex Harvey
Directed by Christian Azzola
Produced by Syd Heather & Danny Eycott
In a world where everyone is glued to a screen, discontented Clive rediscovers a forgotten passion when he finally looks up – but it’s the support from some unlikely friends that brings his dream to life.
To find out more about Screen Ashford and the opportunities available, please visit the Screen Ashford webpage or contact Screen South at info@screensouth.org.
