2026




BEST FILM
What Liba Felt

BEST IN STRAND 
Documentary - The Mood Swings
Family Friendly - The Little Miracle
LGBTQ+ - Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn
Horror/Thriller - High Pressure


TECHNICAL
Best Director - Tom Van Avermaet, Hearts of Stone
Best Editing - Tim Straver, The Beneath

Performance in a Male role - Taso Tsviskos, High Pressure
Performance in a Female Role - Lidya Akkus - Defne

Screenplay - High Pressure
Cinematography - Hearts of Stone
VFX - The Beneath
Creativity - Cowgirls and Synthesizers
Animation - Christopher and the Bug
Music - Hearts of Stone
First Time Director - Gareth McCann, Looking For Alan

SPECIAL AWARDS
Audience Choice Award - Honey
Cultural Impact Award - End To End
Honorary Award for Comedy and Light Entertainment - Keith Large (dedicated to Peter McManus) 

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