Comedy Awards Night!

Celebrating Comedy and Creativity at the 2024 Film Festival Awards Night

On the evening of August 2nd, 2024, the Curzon Riverside Cinema was abuzz with excitement as filmmakers, actors, and comedy enthusiasts gathered for the annual Film Festival Awards Night. Hosted by the dynamic comedic duo Scott Fishenden and Brooke Bettey, the event was a showcase of talent, creativity, and humour, featuring ten hilarious short films that had the audience laughing from start to finish.

The night highlighted the diverse storytelling and comedic abilities of rising filmmakers, with five standout films taking home awards in key categories. Each award-winning short demonstrated a unique perspective on comedy, from sharp screenwriting to captivating performances, solidifying this festival as a platform for emerging voices in the film industry.

And the Winners Are...

Among the films screened, five were honoured with awards in their respective categories:

• Best Screenplay: Killing for a Living – Praised for its witty and engaging narrative, Killing for a Living took home the Best Screenplay award, impressing audiences with its clever writing and sharp humour.

• Best Comedy Actor: Neil Bratchpiece for The Sharkey – Neil Bratchpiece delivered an outstanding performance in The Sharkey, earning him the Best Comedy Actor award for his memorable and laugh-out-loud portrayal.

• Best Short Film: The Vagina Exorcist – Taking home the festival’s top honour, The Vagina Exorcist was recognized as the Best Short Film, applauded for its bold direction and original comedic premise.

• Best Student Short: The Canterbury Job – As the winner of Best Student Short, The Canterbury Job stood out for its fresh and imaginative take on the genre, showcasing the talents of tomorrow's filmmakers.

• Best Comedy Screenplay: The Sandwich Artist – This quirky and amusing screenplay earned The Sandwich Artist the award for Best Comedy Screenplay, noted for its humour and unique characters.

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Honouring the Runners-Up

In addition to the award winners, five films were recognized as runners-up for their creativity and contribution to the festival’s line-up:

• Pocket Dial Kyle

• Way To Go Dad

• [INSERT SHORT FILM TITLE HERE]

• The Production Crew

• The Hills Of Cornwall

  
  

A Night to Remember

The 2024 Film Festival Awards Night was a celebration not just of the films that took home awards but of the vibrant and diverse comedy scene. Each short film brought something special to the screen, from laugh-out-loud moments to thought-provoking humour, leaving the audience eagerly anticipating what next year's festival will bring.

The success of the evening, thanks to the stellar hosting of Scott Fishenden and Brooke Bettey, and the remarkable talent of the filmmakers and actors, ensured that the Curzon Riverside Cinema was the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night of laughter and cinematic achievement.