London Director Awards

15/11/2024

If only life could be a little more tender and art a little more robust. ~Alan Rickman

12/11/2024

Best Director Short Documentary
Honorable Mention
ALFRED (Nikolas Meyberg, Germany)

Discover Seglvik, a quiet Arctic place where Alfred Larsen, a master chef rooted in Sami culture, seeks refuge. Despite government attempts to eradicate the Sami language, Alfred is very attached to it. Life here is difficult, with limited phone reception, irregular ferries and freezing temperatures. Yet Alfred has created a peaceful and solitary life, honing his skills as a master chef and finding comfort in solitude. Join him on his journey and discover the allure of this enchanting place, where visitors from all over the world flock to experience its magic.

08/11/2024

🎬✨ Meet the incredible Kristina Schippling! At just 40, Kristina’s achievements span a remarkable range of film and literature. Her vibrant, youthful presence contrasts with the extraordinary depth and complexity found in her work, which demands multiple viewings and readings to truly appreciate.

🌟 Dive into our exclusive interview to discover the magic behind her multifaceted artistry!

Read the interview at londondirectorawards.com /link in stories/

28/10/2024

Best Director Short Film
Honorable Mention
The Two Gambits
(Matthew Hazandras, UK)

Family, redemption and consequences. Sometimes a dark fate can lead people astray, and also, back together again.

23/10/2024

INTERVIEW
Sara Roos

My name is Sara Roos and I'm an independent photographer, filmmaker and visual artist based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. I have finished my Bachelor of Fine Art studies at the University of the Arts Utrecht (HKU) in 2023.

I like to describe myself as a storyteller. My (audio)visual work mainly revolves around experiences that many people share, but which are not often talked about in our society. I tell those stories in a way that conveys the emotions I personally felt going through that experience, but leaves room for other people's own interpretation. It is important to me that the spectator can make their own connection with my work, in any way. It leads to interesting and sometimes much needed conversations. These conversations often lead to understanding for ourselves and one another.

Read the interview here:
https://londondirectorawards.com/blog/sara-roos

11/10/2024

Best Script (Feature)

(Matthew Rodney Chess, USA)

“ ” is a coming of age drama that follows the captivating journey of two young men, Diego and Roman, as they navigate the complexities of love, self-discovery, and friendship in the digital age. The story is set against the backdrop of social media, fashion, fast paced Miami, and the current political climate of Florida. The screenplay seeks to capture the essence of the romantic Asian BL genre and present it within an American context.

09/10/2024

Best Script (short)
Unconquered (John Parr, UK)

UNCONQUERED
“A memoir of triumph over adversity and wounds no sword can make”

The true story of two elite soldiers severely injured in the line of duty. “Unconquered” charts their inspiring journey from the depths of despair to break the chains of life changing injuries to rise again.


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02/10/2024

Even if I set out to make a film about a fillet of sole, it would be about me. ~Federico Fellini

#8½

27/09/2024

Best Spain Director
Flamin Hot
Cláudia Romeo Casado, Paula Othmer Pérez, Alícia García Iniesta, Adrià Carballada Mallofré, Leanora Schnog Barriga, Bernardo Oliveira Mesquita, Marlon Anthony Hugi Zapata, Pol Corcoles, Sergi Mora Murciano, Pablo Matas Solera, Spain

To overcome a messy breakup, a lovesick girl must
face the harsh challenges of her now distorted reality.

24/09/2024

🔴INTERVIEW
Cesar Turturro

Cesar is an Agentine Director and VFX Producer.

At 21 he founded his company Creavision. From there, I did not stop. At 24 shots his first feature film called “1982 were there”. Later he made his first documentary “Volunteers” on Argentine pilots in the RAF. And in 2009 he released “1982 War from the air” as director and producer for The History Channel. Then came several works as director of VFX in documentaries such as “Life After People” and the series “Alien Contact”.

In 2014 internet release a fan film called “Valkyrie project” with great impact on networks, then the company Harmony Gold (owner of the Robotech rights in US) hired to join of his animation team that was behind the campaign Kickstarter “Robotech Academy”.

Since 2015 until now, he specialized in directing and writing, writing two feature films (both in preproduction). Invasion2040 and Traces in the clouds.

Read the interview: https://londondirectorawards.com/blog/cesar-turturro

20/09/2024

Best South American Director
THE EARTH’S SHADOW
(Marcelo Domingues, Brasil)

A stormy night. A lonely pianist (Andréia Nhur) shelters a mysterious wanderer (Paulo Betti), who believes himself to carry some sort of curse tied to the moon and the tragedies of humanity.

19/09/2024

Best Australian Director
Final Broadcast (Anthony Igra, Australia)

A foreign army is invading Australia.
Within hours the Australian Government is either dead or in disarray, with only a skeleton staff able to retreat to the dark hallways of a disused military hospital. Defeat is imminent. Surrender seemingly the only option. There, Megan Crandle, the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, oversees the preparation of his final broadcast to the nation.

The Prime Minister’s communications officer Paul Hegarty polishes the draft, attempting to explain the reasons for surrender. He is torn, thinking about his family that have stayed behind for him, while the ambitious Crandle browbeats him to stay on message, and to finish as soon as possible. In the half-darkness they argue syntax while bombs fall around them.

Into this powder keg enters a mysterious stranger Mr Norman Stand. In his late 60s, bound to a wheelchair, and apparently from the Department of Veterans Affairs, he is intent on changing the course of history.

The three soon find themselves in separate corners; to surrender, or to fight, or to appease to save life.

Death and mayhem follow. With seconds to spare, the Prime Minister is left facing the cameras, as well as facing an impossible choice.

TRAILER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m053uvKECA

17/09/2024

"The ideas dictate everything, you have to be true to that or you're dead." - David Lynch

02/09/2024

Best Adult Director (26-50y)
Process (Patrick Gather, UK)

A conflicted process server is finding himself torn between helping two very different victims of domestic violence. The choice he makes, ultimately threatens to derail his ethical foundation and his career alike.

27/06/2024

Winner of Best Director Comedy
Directed by Diego Rougier

Victoria, a 42-year-old mother, suffers from a severe internet addiction that has her very disconnected from her children. The day the planet goes without internet indefinitely, she must survive disconnected from the internet and learn to connect with her children.

Victoria, a 42-year-old mother, suffers from a severe internet addiction that has her very disconnected from her children. The day the planet goes without in...

21/02/2024

As the name suggests, the London Director Awards is a film festival dedicated primarily to film directors. Every year we have a wide range of films from first-time directors. Our aim is to present and promote the best emerging, independent film directors, students and graduates of film schools. Among our top priorities is to encourage young aspiring filmmakers to follow their dreams.

We later saw some of our previous winners at festivals in Cannes, Berlinale, Sundance and Venice. By winning at the festival, we managed to encourage some filmmakers to start filming their first feature films. With our encouragement from the win, we motivated them to start a their feature film and this is a big reason why your film should not be missed at our festival.

𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 is 𝐈𝐌𝐃𝐛-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 with LIVE SCREENING in Close Up Cinema London, in United Kingdom. We organized all our screenings in this cinema. We screened more than 50 films from world directors. Our festival connects directors and potential distributors using our online library, where you too have the opportunity to publish your film's details

Learn more about us at https://filmfreeway.com/LDA

07/02/2024

London Director Awards is Thrilled to Introduce the Esteemed Jury and Program for its Upcoming Festival.

London Director Awards promises to be diverse. We are delighted you'd join us at Close Up Cinema London on February 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

06/11/2023

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
Francisco Del Ryo
DIrector of Outside Francisque

Born in June 1997, Francisco Del Ryo has always been a creative type, developing embryonic short stories, video games and films as a child to impress his family and friends. During his years at university, he developed an offbeat cinematic universe based on the character of Francisque Dudestin, his eccentric alter ego. In 2023, after several years' work, the first chapter of this story took the form of an independent film entitled Outside Francisque.

Read the interview
https://londondirectorawards.com/blog/francisco-del-ryo