That's a wrap - The Short Film Competition 2024!

By Charlee Light Senior Marketing Executive

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The Performance Short Film Competition 2024 has come to an end and it was most certainly a triumph! We have received an immense amount of support and want to take this time to thank each and every one of you who participated in the competition.

This is the seventh year the competition has run and it’s only getting stronger! Since launching the competition, we have been proud to have helped 36 short films. The live event was a chance to bring together the talent behind the films and celebrate the creativity and hard work behind it all.

Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for, here are the winning films:

Best ‘Comedy’ Short

WINNER ‘TALL, DARK & HANDSOME’

Directed by Sam Baron & produced by Nathan Craig

Four people standing together; one is holding an award. They are in front of a backdrop with "Performance" logos.

Best ‘Documentary’ Short

WINNER ‘ALSAMA PROJECT’

Directed by George Parker & produced by Will Cammegh

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Best ‘Drama’ Short

WINNER ‘IN THE ROOM’

Directed by Paul Barrie & produced by Louise Oliver

A person stands in front of a screen displaying "And the winner is... IN THE ROOM" in a dimly lit theater with an audience seated.

Best ‘Horror’ Short

WINNER ‘HOUSE HUNTERS’

Directed by Joe Warner & produced by Rebecca Prentice and Tamar Saphra

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Best ‘Short’ Short

WINNER ‘EXPERIENCE’

Directed by Ben Lankester & produced by Joe Binks

Two people standing in front of a branded backdrop, one holding an award labeled "Winner Best Start 2022.

We, once again, would like to thank everyone who entered and supported us across social media and those who attended the awards ceremony. It is because of you all that the Short Film Competition has come as far as it has.

What’s next?

We’re planning to release a video to recapture what we got up to at the event as well as start to plan what we are going to do to give back to you in 2025!

Make sure you follow us on social media to keep up to date with anything new.

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