In recognition of its history, professionalism, and demonstrated championing of filmmakers, the Show Me Shorts Film Festival has been added to the prestigious list of BAFTA-qualifying short film festivals.
Show Me Shorts is New Zealand’s largest short film festival and a leader in the Asia Pacific region. It has been an Oscar-qualifying festival since 2012 and has been acknowledged as one of the top 20 short film festivals globally.
Every British short film selected for screening in competition at Show Me Shorts will be eligible for consideration at the following BAFTA awards.
BAFTA is a world-leading independent arts charity for the British screen industries. It champions talent, recognises exceptional storytelling, and makes the creative industries a fairer and more sustainable place.
The British Short Film category promotes and supports the best British short films, and the Qualifying Festivals List aids BAFTA in identifying these titles. The 78th edition of the BAFTA Awards will take place on 16 February 2025.
The team at Show Me Shorts are delighted to be associated with BAFTA and to provide a pathway to BAFTA recognition for British short film makers.
“New Zealanders have a great affinity for British cinema. We enjoy their wry sense of humour and self-deprecating characters. Many of the short films I remember most vividly from 19 years of curating our short film festival hail from Britain,” said Festival Director Gina Dellabarca.
“I am thinking of Wren Boys, directed by Harry Lighton; 7 Minutes, directed by Ricky Gervais; and The Phone Call, directed by Mat Kirkby. It’s an honour to play a part in highlighting and celebrating the best of British cinema.”
Guidelines for the BAFTAS require British short films to be selected for at least two festivals on the list of qualifying festivals to qualify to enter the BAFTA awards.
The Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2024 programme will be announced on the 16th of September. The critical city dates are Auckland 10-13 October, Wellington 16-23 October, and Christchurch 11-23 October.
