On reflection…
2021
As well as genre screenings from drama and comedy to horror and documentary, SSFF proudly showcases local talent and work from young & emerging filmmakers. Our festivals have also included numerous industry days, events and masterclasses from film professionals and academics to best provide a valuable experience to our participating filmmakers and audiences, with ample networking opportunities.
SSFF 2021 Award Winners
- Best Drama Award – Feeling Through
(Directed by Doug Roland) - Best Comedy Award – Tick Tick Tick
(Directed by Larry Ketang & Liam White) - Best Horror Award – She Lives Alone
(Directed by Lucy Rose) - Best Documentary Award – The Saw Makers
(Directed by Jacob Hesmondhalgh) - Best Art & Experimental Award – Tin Bath
(Directed by Shahrokh Nael) - Young, Emerging & Student Filmmaker Award – Divination Dave
Directed by Georgia Madden) - Local Recognition Award – Floppy Toast with Drippy Butter
(Directed by Paul Stainthorpe) - Judges Recognition Award – Flower and the Girl
(Directed by Robin Heap) - Audience Favourite Award – Love Spell
(Directed by Lauren Vevers)
With Honourable Mentions to:
- Sixty Seconds (Directed by Richard Scott & Robert Carr)
- Dawn of the Bread (Directed by Beacon Films)
- Ghostmates (Directed by Sophie Willox)
- Life Skills (Directed by Gino Evans)
- Trust (Directed by Olga Alikberova)