Celebrating 2nd Annual HollyShorts London Award Winners

HollyShorts London celebrated its Second Annual Awards with an energetic night that highlighted standout filmmaking, rising talent, and exceptional craft from around the world. This year’s program delivered everything from daring animation to razor sharp comedy and powerful drama. The room was packed with filmmakers, guests, and industry pros, all cheering on a lineup that truly showcased the spirit of international short film

Here are the 2025 award winners

Best Short Film Grand Prize Presented by Panavision and Essex Bouqcakes
Rock, Paper, Scissors by Franz Böhm

Best Director Presented by Cotrini Skincare and The Farm
The Singers by Sam Davis

Best International Presented by Sushi Samba
The Singers by Sam Davis

Best Drama Presented by Le Kool Champagne
A Friend of Dorothy by Lee Knight

Best Cinematography
Stomach Bug by Andri Haraldsson

Best Shot on Film Presented by Kodak Motion Pictures
A Death in the Family by Yasmin Hafesji

Best Sports Documentary
Fighting Demons

Best Music Documentary
Hugel - The Entourage by Ludovic Genco and Hugo Lucas Pompier

Best Music Video
Bile Bile by Rango Mugo

Best Thriller
ADO by Sam Henderson

Best Comedy
CHASERS by Erin Brown Thomas

Best Animation
Two Black Boys in Paradise by Baz Sells

Best Student
Rock Paper Scissors by Franz Böhm