Programme
Soho film awards 2026
2026 Awards Programme
Below is the programme of the opening evening on Friday, 16th October.
Time and Date:6pm on October 16, 2026 Location:The Savile Club
Opening night will focus primarily on a curated programme of short films, with feature-film screenings on other dates (to be announced here). Following an opening address, the evening will continue with the screening of the selected short films, culminating in the announcement of the winners.
Dress Code. As we are meeting at a traditional club, we have to adhere to the following dress code. Gentlemen: jacket and collared shirt, dark shoes; Ladies: elegant, eccentric, glamorous, and tasteful. Under no circumstances will guests wearing jeans/denim, sports or casual wear, trainers, etc., be permitted.
All timings are approximate:
18.00 - Guests arrive, socialise, photos taken.
18:15 - Opening Speech: Why We Need This Film Festival?
By Ima von Wenden of Cinelion UK.
18:30 - Screening programme begins:
(Below is the intended order of films shown on the night; however, it may change should circumstances so require.)
The Call (UK, 2026)
6 min 21 sec. UK, 2026. A short comedy by Meena Ayittey. Nominated for the 'Best Short Film' award. Won 'Honorable Mention'.
Tania (UK, 2026)
14 min 12 sec. UK, 2026. A short dark comedy by Adam Bouabda. Featuring Stephen Tompkinson as 'Alan'. Nominated for the 'Best Short Film' award.
Muddled Meals (UK, 2026)
7 min 24 sec. UK, 2026. A short drama by Christie Arnold. Featuring Rula Lenska, Anita Albrecht and Anja Cilia. Nominated for the 'Best Leading Actor / Actress',…
Theatre Royal Battersea Rise (UK, 2026)
29 min 45 sec. UK, 2026. A short drama by Tim Heath and Tom Swash. Nominated for the 'Best Short Film' award. Won: 'Best British Drama' and came…
The Man Who Spoke Twice (UK, 2026)
46 min. UK, 2026. A short comedy feature by Lawton Charman. Nominated for the 'Best Comedy Feature' award.
Something Pointless (UK, 2026)
14 min 19 sec. UK, 2026. A short philosophical drama by Asa Bailey, starring BAFTA-winner Owen Teale, Olivier Award-winner Sophie Thompson, Sule Rimi and Leo Harris. Nominated for…
The Race (Ireland, 2026)
13 min 20 sec. Ireland, 2026. A short comedy by Edelle Kenny. Nominated for the 'Best Short Film' award. Won 'Best Short Film Screenplay'.
Dead to Door (UK, 2026)
12 min 36 sec. UK, 2026. A short fantasy/comedy by Kate Lloyd. Nominated for the 'Best Short Film' award. Won 'Best Short Sci-Fi / Fantasy'.
Drop Number 8 (USA, 2025)
17 min 54 sec. USA, 2025. A short dark comedy by Ryan and Chad Chamberlain. Nominated for the 'Best Short Film' award. Won 'Best Short Thriller'.
This Will Make You Sleep Instantly (Greece, Romania, UK, 2025)
9 min 30 sec. Greece, Romania, UK, 2025. A short surrealist arthouse movie by Michalis Langas. Nominated for the 'Best Short Film' award. Won 'Best Short Indie /…