The 2025 Very Short Film Festival has once again proven that profound stories need not be long. This year's crop of winners masterfully distilled urgent environmental messages into compelling 60-second films, showcasing a powerful blend of creativity and activism.
And the winners are...
The prestigious festival, dedicated to the ultra-short format, announced its champions, highlighting a dominant theme: the environment. The winning entries stood out for their innovative approaches to visual storytelling and their potent commentary on the planet's most pressing issues.
Grand Prize: A Stark Climate Warning
The top honour was awarded to a film that delivers a devastatingly simple yet powerful message on the climate crisis. Through its concise narrative, the piece forces viewers to confront the escalating emergency and consider their own role within it.
Plastic Pollution Takes Centre Stage
Another standout winner took aim at the global plastic pollution scourge. This film creatively visualises the overwhelming pervasiveness of plastic waste, moving beyond mere statistics to create a visceral and memorable impact on the audience.
Reconnecting with the Natural World
A third celebrated film explores the complex and often fragile relationship between humanity and nature. Its minute-long journey prompts deep reflection on how we interact with and value the world around us.
The festival continues to be a vital platform for filmmakers to experiment with form and content, demonstrating that even the briefest of films can leave a lasting impression and spark crucial conversations about our future.
