In recognition of their history, professionalism and demonstrated championing of filmmakers, 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. The festival is an Oscar® qualifying festival.
This is good news for British filmmakers. It means that every British short film that is selected for screening in competition at Show Me Shorts will be eligible to qualify for consideration at the following BAFTA awards.
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. Festival Director Gina Dellabarca says: “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 that I remember most vividly from 19 years of curating our short film festival hail from Britain. 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.”