SHORTS HOME
FRESH
12:30 PM | THURSDAY 20.11.25 | THE POLY
A brand new showcase of the freshest filmmakers from around the globe, screening at this year's edition of the Cornwall Film Festival, with a focus on queer film
Dir. Various | 2025 | International | CFF18
BEST UK SHORTS
2:30 PM | WEDNESDAY 19.11.25 | THE POLY
The best Narrative and non-narrative films from professional filmmakers from the UK
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Dir. Various | 2025 | Drama, Docs | CFF18
BEST OF THE WEST
8:00 PM | WEDNESDAY 20.11.25 | THE POLY
Celebrating the very best short films from across the South West made by professional filmmakers
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Dir. various | 2025 | English | Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Animation | CFF18
BEST INTERNATIONAL
3 PM | SUNDAY 23.11.25 | THE POLY
Films from around the globe, screening at this years edition of Cornwall Film Festival
Dir. various | 2025 | International | Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Docs, Animation | CFF18
BEST EXPERIMENTAL
2:15 PM | FRIDAY 21.11.25 | THE POLY
Experimental Films from around the globe, screening at this year's edition of Cornwall Film Festival
Dir. various | 2025 | Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Docs, Animation | CFF18
BLACK TIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL
7:45 | SUNDAY 23.11.25 | THE POLY
Special Ocean Screening at the Cornwall Film Festival Black Tide is an evening of elemental cinema
Dir Various | 2h | Regional | 2025 | CFF15
AWARDS
Director's Pick of The Festival - MAGID / ZAFAR directed by Luís Hindman
Best of The Festival - PILLION directed by Harry Lighton
Best Feature- SMALL GODS directed by Asher Rosen
Best Cinematography - JOE directed by Tom Brittney
BEST SCREENWRITING - SPARE PART written by Ada Player & Bron Waugh
Best Actress - RELIEFS - Actress: Luisa Huertas
Best Ensemble Performance - THE SECRET ASSISTANTS directed by Katey Lee Carson
Best Sound Production - OLEUM directed by VERSUS
Best of The West - SPARE PART directed by Ada Player & Bron Waugh
Best of The West Runner-Up- CIRCLE HOOK directed by Maddy Corner
Best Cornish - BARE ROOTS directed by Ellen McDougall
Best Cornish Runner-Up - POLL PRI (CLAY TIP) directed by Edward Rowe
Best Uk - MAGID / ZAFAR directed by Luís Hindman
Best Student - MUDDIED directed by Cordelia Angel Clarke
Best Fresh - THE BEGINNING OF IDENTIFICATION, AND ITS END directed by Philipp Gufler
Best Experimental - A POEM directed by Vasilios Papaioannu
Best Animation - GARDENING directed by Sarah Beeby
Queer On Screen Award - SOVIET FANTASIA directed by Penn Bálint
Screenstar of Tomorrow - EGGS BENEDICT directed by Johnny White
Screenstars of Tomorrow Runner-Up - SOUNDS OF OUR LIVES directed by Coco Potter
Best Documentary - THE GUIDING LIGHT directed by Cristina Rodríguez Paz
Best Environmental - ROCK POOL directed by Dan McKay
New Wave Jury Winner - INHERITANCE directed by Anthony Misiano, Tyler A. Wallach
New Wave Jury Honourable Mention - THE SECRET ASSISTANTS directed by Katey Lee Carson
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2026 OPEN
​2026 Cornwall Film Festival Edition is now OPEN
Submit via Film Feeway
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INDUSTRY FOCUS 2025:
PRODUCING
EXPLORING THE ART AND BUSINESS OF SCREEN PRODUCTION
At Cornwall Film Festival 2025, our annual Industry Focus shines a spotlight on the vital and often misunderstood role of the Producer. Whether you're working in short films, feature narratives, factual TV, or digital platforms, producing sits at the heart of the screen industry. ​ This year’s focus explores all facets of producing—from development and financing, to production logistics, distribution strategy, and creative leadership. Through talks, panels, roundtables, and networking, we’ll be lifting the curtain on what it really takes to get a story from script to screen.
STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD -
OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS
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