🏆 And the winners of Best of the Fest are... 🥉Hearts of Stone 🥈The Ballad🥇Sira (Langue Maternelle) The crown jewels of #PRIFFUK2025 — bold, brilliant, and unforgettable. #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner of the IMPACT Award is... Last Gasp 🕊️ For a film that inspired, moved, and reminded us why stories matter. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Short Film is... A Short Trip🏆 The standout short of the year — storytelling at its finest. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Director (Short Film) is... Tom van Avermaet🎥 A filmmaker whose direction elevated story, performance, and tone with mastery. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Woman Director is... Mariame N'Diaye 👩🎬 For exceptional craft, perspective, and a vision that commands the screen. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #WomenInFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best British Director is... Miranda Nolan🎬 Vision, precision, and storytelling that defines British independent film. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Ensemble is... Last Gasp 👥 A cast whose chemistry, balance, and unity elevated the entire film. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Casting is... Hearts of Stone 🎭 Perfectly matched talent that brought authenticity and chemistry to life. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Actress is... Mariame N'Diaye 👑 A performance of emotion, command, and absolute brilliance. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Actor is... Nayeem Mahbub 🌟 A performance of depth, nuance, and unforgettable power. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Cinematography is... Harry Steele 🎥 For visual storytelling that captures emotion, light, and movement with mastery. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Short is... Selvedge 🪐 For imagination, invention, and storytelling beyond this world. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Web-Series is... The Zoo 🌐 For world-building, character, and storytelling that keeps us wanting more. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Student Film is... Papa 🎓 A bold new voice showing the promise of tomorrow’s cinema. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best LGBTQ+ Short Film is... Hearts of Stone 🏳️🌈 For its authenticity, emotion, and representation that matters. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Comedy Short is... Don't Bury It 😂 For humour with heart, wit, and impeccable timing. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Horror Short is... Bloodbuzz🔪 For chilling atmosphere, sharp tension, and unforgettable terror. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winners for Best Sound Design are... Romain Huonnic, Yohann Benard and Benoit Michel 🔊 For crafting a world we could hear, feel, and believe in. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Micro Film is... The Punt ⏳ Proof that a few minutes can hold a universe of emotion. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Production Design is... Filippo Altomare🏗️ For building worlds that immerse, define, and captivate. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Editing is... Luigi Caggiano ✂️ Seamless pacing, rhythm, and emotion — a masterclass in storytelling through cuts. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best British Film is... Perfect 🎬 A powerful showcase of homegrown storytelling and craft. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Black & Ethnic Minority Directed Short is... 7 Times 7 Times 7 ✊🏽 A film that amplifies underrepresented voices with authenticity and depth. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #RepresentationMatters #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Short Documentary is... Alone Across Gola 🎥 Real stories told with heart, purpose, and cinematic power. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Music Video is... Walk With Me Through The Fire - The Curse of KK Hammond 🎶 A perfect harmony of sound, image, and vision — filmmaking in rhythm. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Supporting Actress is... Debra Monk 🌟 A performance that commanded attention and elevated every scene. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Screenplay (Short Film) is... The Ballad 🖋️ For words that resonated beyond the page and brought story to life. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Experimental Film is... Babylon? 🌀 A bold work that challenged convention and turned risk into art. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Animated Film is... The Boy Who Cheated Death 🎨 A beautiful fusion of imagination, craft, and storytelling through movement and art. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners

🏆 And the winner for Best Mid Length Film is... Hearts of Stone⏱️ A story that proves great cinema knows no fixed runtime. #PRIFFUK2025 #FilmFestival #IndependentFilm #PRIFFWinners