Category: BAFTA

Awards Season, BAFTA, Film Review, Films, Live action short, Oscars, Short Film

FILM BUSINESS 2026 OSCAR CONTENDER SERIES – Jack Howard’s The Second Time Around: An Oscar-Qualified Short That Lingers Long After It Ends

By Jane Fitzgerald With The Second Time Around, filmmaker Jack Howard makes a strikingly confident leap from comedy into dramatic territory, crafting a short that feels both intimate and cinematic in scope. Already Oscar and BAFTA qualified, and a recent Best Sci-Fi winner at HollyShorts, the film arrives with real awards momentum, and deservedly so. Set on a rain-drenched London night, the story pairs rising British star Hannah … Continue reading FILM BUSINESS 2026 OSCAR CONTENDER SERIES – Jack Howard’s The Second Time Around: An Oscar-Qualified Short That Lingers Long After It Ends

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Academy Awards, Awards Season, BAFTA, HollyShorts Film Festival, Live action short, Oscars

Film Review – BAFTA-Winning Rock, Paper, Scissors Storms into Oscar Contention with HollyShorts Selection

Fresh off its win for Best British Short Film at the 2025 BAFTAs, Rock, Paper, Scissors has emerged as one of the most powerful short films of the year and it’s now poised for even greater acclaim with its official selection for the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival. Directed by Franz Böhm and produced by Hayder Rothschild Hoozeer, the 21-minute war drama is a raw, unflinching portrayal of … Continue reading Film Review – BAFTA-Winning Rock, Paper, Scissors Storms into Oscar Contention with HollyShorts Selection

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, BAFTA, Oscars

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Delicate Sublime of SPIRIT OF PLACE directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson

Jack Cooper Stimpson’s Spirit of Place is a stunning short film that immerses its audience in a world where nature and identity collide, and where the natural world holds the power to unearth the deepest truths about ourselves. In this lyrical meditation on self-discovery, Spirit of Place gracefully examines the intimate relationship between humans and the environments they inhabit, and what happens when that connection is disrupted or altered. … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Delicate Sublime of SPIRIT OF PLACE directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson

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OSCAR & BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s SISTER WIVES is a touching exploration of love in confinement

Sister Wives, directed and starring Louisa Connolly-Burnham, is a short film that beautifully captures the complexities of love within a restrictive polygamous society. Set in 2003 Utah, the narrative centers on Kaidence (Connolly-Burnham) and her unexpected connection with Galilee (Mia McKenna-Bruce), a new bride brought into their shared marriage. As they navigate the confines of their existence, the two women develop a bond that challenges … Continue reading OSCAR & BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s SISTER WIVES is a touching exploration of love in confinement

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Awards Season, BAFTA, Celebrities, Film Festivals, Film Review, Filmmaker Spotlight, HollyShorts Film Festival, Short Film

BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Mika Simmons’s BAFTA qualifying ‘MY WEEK WITH MAISY’ is a delightful blend of humor and heart, anchored by strong performances and a thoughtful, life-affirming message

Mika Simmons’ My Week with Maisy is a heartwarming and witty exploration of life, death, and the unexpected friendships that emerge from life’s most difficult moments. Starring the legendary Dame Joanna Lumley as the stoic and reserved Mrs. Foster, the film masterfully balances humor and poignancy as it tells the story of a woman beginning chemotherapy who finds herself unexpectedly bonded with Maisy, a vivacious … Continue reading BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Mika Simmons’s BAFTA qualifying ‘MY WEEK WITH MAISY’ is a delightful blend of humor and heart, anchored by strong performances and a thoughtful, life-affirming message

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