We're so thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 INDIs Awards, celebrating emerging filmmakers and their independent films.
The next generation of film talent won cash prizes and opportunities from Leeds City College and Sticks and Glass.
All the films are available on the Leeds Film Player and can be watched for free Here, and are availble until April 30!
15-18
WINNER
SIXTY
Dir. Paula Szczyrba
What if you only had one minute left to live? What would you do? More importantly, how would you FEEL?
(LIVE ACTION 1)
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Isolated
Dir. Calypso Cragg
Isolated’ is a short film that captures the dull simplicity of being in lockdown. The repetitive, simple boring daily happenings seem to blend into each other, becoming a blur of insipid memories and events. Every day we unconsciously ask ourselves: Will this ever end? Will we ever be free of lockdown? When will I have my life back again?
(LIVE ACTION 1)
19-21
WINNER
Heart of Brass
Dir. Lauren Sandercock
Heart of Brass is a surreal account of events surrounding a determined passion for brass music when your teeth are standing in the way. This autobiographical film reflects the bitter-sweet love of finding joy from an outside perspective.
(ANIMATION)
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HOOF
Dir. Isabella Heath-Massey
A farmer tends to his cattle on a particularly foggy morning, but something is slightly strange about his herd today.
(ANIMATION)
22-25
WINNER
The Gospel According to Gail
Dir. Florence Winter-Hill
At 17, all Mia wants is to live life in the fast lane, but learning to drive with Gail is so much more than a driving lesson. It’s a life lesson.
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Portrait
Dir. Luc Foster
Portrait follows the confusion in the immediate aftermath of an attack through the lens of three mobile phones.
(LIVE ACTION 1)
Also the winner of our Sticks and Glass award!
Thank you to Leeds City College and Sticks and Glass
