Celebrating independent film making
We were delighted to have supported the inaugural Essex International Film Festival which took place from 27th – 30th March.
The Essex International Film Festival offers filmmakers from around the world the opportunity to have their films screened live at multiple venues. Whether a seasoned filmmaker or an emerging talent, the Essex International Film Festival provides a supportive environment for film makers to celebrate and elevate their craft.
The Essex International Film Festival is co-directed by Emmy nominated director Iain B Macdonald together with Lily Streames and Charles Sharman-Cox.
“I am excited and proud that my home county of Essex will be hosting a countywide film festival.
“The Essex International Film Festival will remind the film industry that we have a thriving and talented film industry
right on the doorstep of London.”
2025 Prize Winners
Genre | Awarded to | Director |
|---|---|---|
Best Drama | ManMade | Plum Stupple-Harris |
Best Comedy | Comme Les Cinq Doigts de la Main | Nicolas Berya |
Best Horror/Thriller | Spoor | Sunita Soliar & Statten Roeg |
Best Sci-Fi | Dreams | Oran Franco |
Best LGBTQ+ | Smokescreen | Nathan Hubble |
Best Animation | The God Man | Andrew Foerster |
Best Documentary | Harlow Cares | Rhiannon Faith, Adam Sheldon |
Best Experimental | Estuary Winds | Tom Scott |
Best Student | Pas de Deux | Sofia Soto |
Best International Film | The Wake | Eddie Diamandi |
Best UK Film | Mouse! | Max Fisher |
Best Essex Film | The Last Dance | Hayden McLean |
Film of the Festival | Mouse! | Max Fisher |
Best Actor | Karl Collins | The Last Dance |
Best Actress | Lexi Lancaster | Hard Times |
Best Cinematography | Jon Muschamp | Whippy |
Best Director | Sunita Soliar & Statten Roeg | Spoor |
The Essex Film Office were proud to sponsor the 2025 Film of the Festival – Boudica Award
Get involved!
Are you passionate about film? Do you want to be at the heart of one of the most vibrant cultural events in Essex? Here’s your chance to make it happen!
The ESSEX INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is a collaboration with ESSEX FILM COLLECTIVE
