Three British Films with an Eye on Oscar Glory

British cinema has long punched above its weight at the Academy Awards, particularly in the short film categories where originality, emotional clarity and confident filmmaking shine. This year, A Friend of Dorothy, The Pearl Comb, and Rock, Paper, Scissors stand out as strong contenders, each supported by distinctive casts and accomplished creative teams. A Friend of Dorothy Written and directed by Lee Knight, A Friend of Dorothy weaves laughter, friendship, sadness … Continue reading Three British Films with an Eye on Oscar Glory

Franz Böhm’s ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Emerges As Strong Oscar Contender After BAFTA Win And Academy Shortlist Berth

Franz Böhm’s searing war drama Rock, Paper, Scissors has rapidly solidified its position as one of the most formidable contenders in this year’s Live Action Short Film race, following a major awards-season one–two punch: a win for Best British Short Film at the 2025 BAFTA Awards and a coveted place on the Academy Awards® shortlist. The BAFTA victory not only marks a career milestone for Böhm and … Continue reading Franz Böhm’s ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Emerges As Strong Oscar Contender After BAFTA Win And Academy Shortlist Berth

HOLLYSHORTS SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Hayder Rothschild Hoozer – Producer of ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

In this interview, producer Hayder Rothschild Hoozeer, discusses his BAFTA-winning short ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, which recently screened at the 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival. You have firsthand experience from time spent in Ukraine during active bombardment. How did that lived experience shape the way you produced this film? I had been to Ukraine several times before the film, even before the 2022 invasion. One of my … Continue reading HOLLYSHORTS SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Hayder Rothschild Hoozer – Producer of ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

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