Welcome to the archive page for the sixth edition of the LJMU MA Short Film Festival, which was held on the 20th March – 27th March 2026. Thank you to all the filmmakers and viewers who made our third edition such an incredible event – we look forward to seeing you all for our 2026 edition! Click on the banners to enter the Fiction, Animation, Documentary, or Experimental strand. Click for more information on the 2026 Jury & MA Students and winning films.
Paper Bird Awards
Award winners of the 6th edition are
Strand | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
Fiction | Come Sit With Us | Elis Rumma |
Animation | Closing Hour | Tim Smink |
Documentary | Someone Else’s Life | Umi Aravena |
Experimental | Verses From The Water | Amadis T. Loyer |
Audience | Larger Than Life | Sam Mason |
Q&As
Strand | Host | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
Documentary | Will Knowles & Tom Matthews-John | 23rd March, 18:00 (GMT, UK Time) |
Animation | Ellie Burns & Matt Penny | 24th April, 18:00 (GMT, UK Time) |
Experimental | Sophia Duff & Lewis Mcallister | 25th April, 18:00 (GMT, UK Time) |
Fiction | Finlay Rushton & Sean Greves | 26th April, 18:00 (GMT, UK Time) |