Programme

Soho film awards 2026

2026 Awards Programme Part II:

Below is the programme of the second part of our 2026 season.

Time and Date:6pm on November TBA, 2026 Location:TBA

The second programme will include:

  • Last Supper (USA, 2026) – Sonny Corona III's Best Feature Film winner, a Southern noir tragedy in which a hit becomes a slow reckoning over dinner
  • We Turn (USA, 2026) – Roberde Madhere's psychological drama, a finalist for Best Feature Film, about a woman released after two years of wrongful imprisonment
  • We Are Where We Are (UK, 2026) – Clara Planelles's Best Short Romance
  • Bye-Bye, Sing Sing (USA, 2026) – Peter Valentino's short, for which Yekaterina Molostova won Best Leading Actor / Actress
  • Beyond Mamushi (UK, 2025) – Martin Daniels's psychological thriller, winner of Best Indie / Alternative / Arthouse Feature
  • A Girl Called Alice (UK, 2026) – Tristan Loraine's criminal thriller, winner of Best Short Film Cinematography

As before, places will be limited by the capacity of the venue, so filmmakers and guests wishing to attend are encouraged to contact us in good time.


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.)

Official Selection

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'.

Official Selection

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.

Official Selection

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',…

Official Selection

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…

Official Selection

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'.

Official Selection

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'.