The BFI Future Film Festival 2023 came to a close and young filmmakers aged 16-25 that took home prizes included Edie Moles for Best New Talent and Best Film for Underbelly; and Ade Femzo (Best Director for Drop Out.
Collectively the jury said: “We were blown away by the exceptional talent on display while reviewing this wonderful selection of films, which are testament to the clever, nuanced storytelling skills possessed by this next generation of filmmakers. These young directors have all shown they have an authentic viewpoint, producing a real mix of funny, emotional, intimate and thought-provoking work with a clear vision.”
Other winners include Lije Morgan (Best Animation for Interdimensional Pizza Pushers), Radheya Jegatheva (Best Documentary for Pacing The Pool), Clemente Lohr (Best Experimental Film for Canned), Aleah Scott (Best Micro Short for Safe), Thomas Percy Kim (Best International Film and Best Writer for Busan, 1999) and Klara Bond (Best International Film – Special Mention for Being Human).
Complete list of winners of BFI Future Film Festival 2023
BEST NEW TALENT – UNDERBELLY (Edie Moles, 2022)
Underbelly follows apprentice butcher Norman as he tries to support his sister through her severe postpartum depression – with devastating consequences.
BEST FILM – UNDERBELLY (Edie Moles, 2022)
BEST DIRECTOR – DROP OUT (Ade Femzo, 2022)
Drop Out follows a struggling student who tells his strict African mother that he’s dropped out of school. When it doesn’t go well, he goes back in time to try again.
BEST ANIMATION – INTERDIMENSIONAL PIZZA PUSHERS (Lije Morgan, 2020)
Interdimensional Pizza Pushers stars Honeybear and Fishlips as they race through dimensions and animation styles to make their pizza deliveries on time.
BEST DOCUMENTARY – PACING THE POOL (Radheya Jegatheva, 2021)
Pacing The Pool offers a glimpse into the extraordinary life of Richard Pace, who finds that healing waters have helped him rise above his physical and mental stresses.
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM – CANNED (Clemente Lohr, 2022)
Canned follows a mid-20s raver, desperately searching for something hidden in her flat while her friend attempts to teach her the meaning of love.
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM – BUSAN, 1999 (Thomas Percy Kim, South Korea/USA 2022)
Busan, 1999 sees a pregnant Korean-American woman return to Korea and her mother. They bathe and scrub each other, hoping to heal past wounds.
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM – SPECIAL MENTION – BEING HUMAN (Klara Bond, Sweden 2021)
Being Human follows eight people who, in various ways, have a connection. We get a glimpse into their inner thoughts – which can be heavy to carry alone.
BEST MICRO SHORT – SAFE (Aleah Scott, 2021)
Safe examines the first-hand true accounts of young women who have experienced sexual assault and harassment, and the long-term effects of such violations.
BEST WRITER – BUSAN, 1999 (Thomas Percy Kim, South Korea/USA 2022)
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