The South London Film Festival 2026 Official Awards Showcase returns with an unforgettable celebration of cinema, presenting 15 award-winning, powerful and thought-provoking short films. 

Hosted by Amaarah Rose. This year’s exceptional line-up includes UK PREMIERE of Spilled Milk, directed by Jared Leaf and executive produced by Jordan Peele (Get Out, Nope); Vote Gavin Lyle, written and directed by Academy Award winner Aneil Karia; the BAFTA winning animated short Two Black Boys in Paradise; another UK PREMIERE of Vultures directed by Dian Weys; The multi award winning short Rule Britannia; the Charlie Dennis directed The Pigs Underneath executive produced by Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, starring Josh Tedeku (Supacell, Boarders) and Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point, Sherlock); an award-winning music video from DAVE; and many more incredibly inspiring films and surprises.

The screening includes an interval and will be followed by a live Q&A & Awards Ceremony with talent behind the Award Winning films. This event will also mark the iconic launch of the inaugural South London Icon Award.

Afterwards, join us in the Ritzy bar to meet the filmmakers and network with fellow film lovers and industry professionals.

This is one screening you will not want to miss.