Feature Film Awards

• Best Picture

Genre Awards

• Best Drama

• Best Action

• Best Thriller

• Best Horror

• Best Sci-Fi

• Best Comedy

• Best Fantasy

• Best Documentary

• Best Animation

• Best Arthouse

Feature Screenplay Awards

• Best Screenplay

Genre Awards

• Best Drama

• Best Action

• Best Thriller

• Best Horror

• Best Sci-Fi

• Best Comedy

• Best Fantasy

• Best Animation

Cast Awards

Feature Film

• Best Actor

• Best Actress

• Best Supporting Actor

• Best Supporting Actress

• Highlight Performance

Short Film

• Best Actor

• Best Actress

• Best Supporting Actor

• Best Supporting Actress

• Highlight Performance

Short Film Awards

• Best Short Film

Genre Awards

• Best Drama

• Best Action

• Best Thriller

• Best Horror

• Best Sci-Fi

• Best Comedy

• Best Fantasy

• Best Documentary

• Best Animation

• Best Stop-Motion

• Best Micro-Animation

• Best Arthouse

Short Screenplay Awards

• Best Short Screenplay

Genre Awards

• Best Drama

• Best Action

• Best Thriller

• Best Horror

• Best Sci-Fi

• Best Comedy

• Best Fantasy

• Best Animation

Crew Awards

Feature Film

• Best Director

• Best Cinematography

• Best Editing

• Best Music

• Best Production Design

• Best VFX

Special Recognition

• Outstanding Achievement Award
  Presented to a film or individual demonstrating exceptional artistic vision, innovation, or contribution to cinema.

• AI Film Award (New for 2025)
  Celebrating creativity at the intersection of technology and storytelling, this award recognises the most innovative use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking.

Judging Panel

The UK Film Awards is curated by a panel of industry professionals led by Festival Director Lee Akehurst and Martin J. Thomas. Each submission is reviewed with the same level of care, integrity, and artistic respect afforded to major international competitions. Our judges assess every film and screenplay on craft, vision, and narrative impact, ensuring that each project is recognised on merit alone. All screenplay entries receive a complimentary script report, offering thoughtful critique and professional insight. As the festival evolves, additional judges from across the filmmaking landscape will join the panel, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and elevating the standard of evaluation year after year.