Keswick Film Festival

Osprey Short Film Awards 2017

Saturday 18th February 12:30pm, The Alhambra
Free Entry


“I feel it's very important for those of us who are established in films to make sure that we put ourselves out to encourage the next link in the chain. It's not difficult to put oneself out and it was greatly enjoyable watching their films and sharing their pleasure at the awards.”

John Hurt
John Hurt

What Are The Osprey Short Film Awards?

Each year at the festival we celebrate local film making by showing a selection of short films. A panel of judges select the very best of these films and reward the talented film makers the prestigious Osprey awards.

Submissions are now closed for 2017 and the judging panel are selecting which entries to show at the festival.

Eligibility

There are two categories of entry:

  • An open category for all types and ages of film maker.
  • A young person category for film makers 18 years and under.

To be considered for the awards the film must

  • Have a significant connection to Cumbria or Keswick Film Festival
  • Be no more than 10 minutes long.
  • Have been completed after 31st December 2015.
  • Be available to view online via a private or public link.

Prizes

A number of prizes will be awarded in different categories at the 18th Keswick Film Festival taking place over the weekend of Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th February 2017.

Showcase

2016

  • The Eleutheromaniac and the Nostalgic The Eleutheromaniac and the Nostalgic Under 19 Winner
  • Mourning

    Mourning Open Winner 2016
 

2015

  • Perception Perception Under 19 Winner
  • A Bit More Sleep A Bit More Sleep Audience & Open Winner 2015
 

2014

  • Animals Animals Under 19 Winner
  • Little Chamonix Little Chamonix Open Category Winner 2014
 

Filmmakers Network

As well as showcasing great short films we also hope the Ospreys will provide opportunities for film makers to meet each other and possibly collaborate on future projects. We have created a group on Facebook called the Osprey Filmmakers Network which we invite you to join if you have entered or film in the past of are thinking of doing so in the future, or perhaps you'd like to get involved in some other way.

Osprey Filmmakers Network: http://bit.ly/OspreysNet

Previous Winners

Sponsors

If you'd like to sponsor the Osprey Short Film Awards or supply any prizes then please contact us.




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