03/01/2025
As we welcome in the New Year, we can announce our final award of 2024!
You watched the films on our Vimeo channel and voted in your hundreds. And now we can reveal that the People's Choice is...BONBON TRACK IN CYPRUS.
This beautifully shot wildlife documentary, directed by Olkan Erguler, tells the story of an endangered bird of prey - Bonelli's Eagle - that is struggling to survive in the mountains of Northern Cyprus.
The film shows the efforts of a dedicated group of conservationists who are determined to save this rare species, currently under threat from poisoning and habitat loss.
We had so many great films submitted to our festival this year that it was no surprise that voting for the People's Choice was very close.
In second place was ALLEGED, entered in the Horror/Suspense category by Joe Foster from Nottingham. Taking its inspiration from real-life events, this is a drama about a young woman who survives a bomb attack, only to be confronted by a conspiracy theorist who refuses to believe her story.
In third place was ROCKET GIRL, entered in our Homegrown category by director Anna Cottrill. It tells the story of a young girl who escapes from the real world by using her imagination to build a spaceship in her bedroom.
Three very different films, all displaying the passion and creative skills of the filmmakers.
Everyone who took part in our festival in 2024 can be very proud of their achievements. We hope to see them back in Ealing very soon.
The submission window for our 2025 festival is now open!
