Osprey Short Film Awards

Step into the heart of Barrow-in-Furness with 'Wishbone', a film which tells the story of a local lass whose life and aspirations unfold against the backdrop of Duke Street. Drawing from a rich tapestry of local Barrovians' memories, this film by Signal Film and Media truly captures the essence of community, dreams, and the indomitable spirit of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

Dive into the whimsical world of 'Misjudged,' a charming film that unfolds when an unlikely pair, a seagull and a tentacled sea-witch, come together to share tales of hasty judgments. Crafted by the creative minds of first-time filmmakers aged 8-11 at Signal Starters, part of Signal Film & Media and supported by Children in Need.

'On Borrowed Time' is an exploration of time and survival, written and directed by Nicholas Andrew Elliot. Set just 11 hours before the end of The Great War, the film follows British soldier Edward, who grapples with his fear of not surviving to witness the armistice

This short experimental film explores the intriguing world of non-verbal communication, delving into the nuances of body language with a set of figures. 'Body Language' was produced by students at Carlisle College.

A non-representational documentary film written and directed by Laurence Campbell. Viewed from the perspective of an untethered water spirit returned from the sea, 'Discordia' follows the drifting ghost as she travels silently east to west across the north of England, from Whitby to the Cumbrian coast. Expanses of snow and monolithic figures are observed throughout, as the spirit passes between viewer and object, hiding and obscuring all documented images. Carried by the tide, the track Lotus by Svitlana Nianio & Tom James Scott (from their recent album Eye of the Sea) drifts over the images and becomes a focal point of the film.

Written and directed by Ewan Pollitt, who grew up just down the road in Cockermouth, 'Safe Bet' follows an eager young actor who goes for an audition at his local theatre. Things however, are not quite what they seem…

Ultra-runner Sarah Gerrish lost one ovary to cancer at 15 and the second to surgery at 36, plunging her directly into surgical menopause and a bewildering world of HRT, brain fog and loneliness. Directed by Dom Bush and Simon Sylvester and made in Cumbria, 'Red Needle' explores the stigma, trauma and lessons learned from Sarah's life-changing experience.

Explore the eerie depths of rural England in 'Our Charlie,' a short film by Natalia Lewis. Adam, a frightened young man with a secret, returns to his countryside roots and is forced to confront the haunting world he's been trying to escape. Amidst an idyllic landscape, directors Natalia Lewis and Lexie Ward weave a suspenseful narrative centred around the complex relationships between Charlie, his twin brother Adam, and the land itself.

Contains some strong language

Delve into a Guy Ritchie-esque world of crime in 'GRIT,' where a low-level gangster's theft of drug money sparks a relentless pursuit by a high-ranking crime boss. Produced by students at Carlisle College, this Any Road Productions film was shot entirely in Cumbria, featuring a local cast and crew.

Contains strong language throughout