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FIFFLONDON 2025 – Official Winners Announcement

Updated: May 18






FIFFLONDON 2025 Finals: Celebrating Global Storytelling and Cinematic Excellence


The FIFFLONDON Film Festival proudly announces the official finalists for the 2025 edition, bringing together an exceptional selection of filmmakers and storytellers from around the world. This year's finalists represent the creative spirit of independent cinema, highlighting powerful narratives, fresh perspectives, and innovative filmmaking techniques.

From compelling dramas and thought-provoking documentaries to genre-defining thrillers and experimental projects, FIFFLONDON 2025 celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and resonates with audiences globally.


Official Finalists – FIFFLONDON 2025


Feature Film

🏆 Testament

Director: Mirza Begović

A compelling and emotionally layered feature that delivers strong performances while exploring themes of humanity and resilience.


Narrative

🏆 We Need To Talk

Director: Andrea M. Catinella

An intimate and engaging narrative that captures the complexity of communication and human relationships.


Short Film

🏆 Lady Jasmine

Director: Hanzi Zhao

A visually graceful short film that creates emotional impact through subtle storytelling and atmosphere.


Documentary

🏆 Spy Capital 2

Director: Boris Volodarsky

A fascinating documentary that presents a gripping exploration of hidden realities and historical intrigue.


Experimental Film

🏆 The Last Lady

Director: Zafar Mehdi

A bold artistic work that challenges conventional storytelling through striking visuals and symbolism.


Thriller

🏆 Chaar Diwari

Director: Syed Shadan

A tense and immersive thriller that steadily builds suspense and keeps audiences engaged throughout.


Comedy

🏆 Jail Waapsi

Director: Ganesh Jagdishan

A lively and entertaining comedy that blends humor with relatable moments and engaging characters.


Horror

🏆 The Door

Director: Rajwinder

With an unsettling atmosphere and psychological intensity, the film successfully creates lasting tension.


Web Series

🏆 Mattress

Director: Rehman Ahmed

An engaging episodic story with memorable characters and a narrative that invites audiences back for more.


Inspirational Film

🏆 When I See You Again

Director: Elvis Hau Chor Fung

A heartfelt and uplifting story that reminds viewers of hope, connection, and perseverance.


Music Video

🏆 No Other Gods – Official Music Video

Director: Wilbert C. Thomas

A visually expressive music video that combines artistic imagery with strong emotional energy.


Student Film

🏆 Swan's Requiem

Director: Wenjing Xing

An impressive student production that demonstrates creative vision and remarkable storytelling maturity.


Drama

🏆 Seconds in Eternity

Director: Christian Schu

A deeply emotional drama that explores human emotions with sensitivity and authenticity.


Fan Film

🏆 Rebel Storm: A Star Wars Collateral Story

Director: Marino Darés

A passionate and well-crafted fan film that captures the adventurous spirit audiences love.


Animation Film

🏆 How We Hamsters Die

Directors: Phoebe Burdick & Mio Gribskov

A distinctive animated piece that balances creativity with emotional depth and visual imagination.


Fantasy Film

🏆 RED: Beast Huntress

Director: Benjamin Maublanc

A visually ambitious fantasy adventure filled with rich world-building and cinematic energy.


Micro Budget Film

🏆 Fall

Director: Zhengyan Li

A strong example of resourceful filmmaking that proves powerful storytelling can transcend limitations.


War Film

🏆 Dear Dorothy

Director: Matthew McPherson

A moving war narrative that captures both the emotional and human cost of conflict.


Critics Award

🏆 Thinking of You

Director: Soni Bhalla

An intimate and emotionally resonant story that follows Mia through love, loss, and a life-changing night, capturing resilience, trust, and the quiet strength found in vulnerability and hope.



A Festival of Creativity Without Borders

The FIFFLONDON 2025 finalists represent the passion, dedication, and imagination that drive independent cinema forward. Each project has brought something unique to this year's festival, creating a collection of stories that entertain, inspire, and provoke thought.

We congratulate all finalists and thank every filmmaker who shared their work with FIFFLONDON. The future of cinema continues to shine through these talented creators, and we look forward to celebrating even more groundbreaking stories in the years ahead.

FIFFLONDON – Where Stories Meet the World.


🎬 Individual Excellence Awards


Recognising outstanding contribution across key filmmaking disciplines:

  • Best Director — Endless Memories- Feng Yu-Lun

  • Best Actor — Under the stars of Rome - Giuseppe Ivan David Di Giorgio - Winner selected by jury panel

  • Best Actress — Seconds in Eternity - Marina Welsch - Winner selected by jury panel

  • Best Cinematography (DOP) — Portrait of a Monastery - John Decker - Winner selected by jury panel

  • Best Editing — Echoes - Gong Cheng - Winner selected by jury panel

  • Best Sound Design — Seconds in Eternity - Christian Schu - Winner selected by jury panel

  • Best Original Score — Rebel Storm: A Star Wars Collateral Story - Marino Darés - Winner selected by jury panel

  • Best VFX — Rebel Storm: A Star Wars Collateral Story - Marino Darés - Winner selected by jury panel


🌟 Emerging Talent


Best First-Time Director Christian Schu (Seconds in Eternity) A remarkable debut showcasing strong vision and technical excellence.


NOMINEES


Among the selected films and nominees featured this year are:

  • NEXT UP — Directed by Marion H. von Loewenstern

  • Am Rande der Zeiten — Directed by Jörg Reichlin

  • Brightest Summer Darkest Night — Directed by Zewen Wu & Dongcheng Jiang

  • The Nightmare — Directed by Will Thomas Freeman & Clare Davidson

  • We Are Forever — Directed by Meng Xia

  • The Lost Goat — Directed by Shuai Wang

  • Where the Heart Belongs — Directed by Xiaoran Du

  • Drowning — Directed by PUI I CHEANG

  • The Reborn Cocoon — Directed by Francis Fa

  • Mr. Bai — Directed by Hai Liang

  • HARMONY — Directed by Zhiyuan Ji

  • We Need To Talk — Directed by Andrea M. Catinella

  • The Robinsons’ Family BBQ — Directed by James Longman & Ross Thompson

  • Frankenstein — Directed by Joe LoBianco

  • Real Fantasy — Directed by King Man Fung

  • The Missing Part — Directed by Marv Hathim

  • Under The Roses — Directed by Jim Burke

  • The Rigo Case — Directed by Matthias Bollwerk

  • Can Lis – Utzon’s Hidden Masterpiece — Directed by Juan Alberto Morillas

  • BEYOND THE GATE — Directed by Elliot Gieu

  • Tracey — Directed by Gino Lynch

  • Across The Years — Directed by Smith Yewell

  • After COVID-19 — Directed by Haihong Lin

  • ISIS Made Me Lonely — Directed by Salar Raza

  • Swan's Requiem — Directed by Wenjing Xing

  • W: A Return to Oz — Directed by Daniel Howard-Baker

  • Cling the Movie — Directed by Will Thomas

  • No Other Gods – Official Music Video — Directed by Will Thomas


🎉 Closing Note


FIFF London 2025 reflects the evolving landscape of global cinema—where bold storytelling, diversity of voice, and artistic risk-taking continue to shape the future of film.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants. Your work continues to inspire, challenge, and elevate the art of filmmaking.

We look forward to welcoming you again next year.





 
 
 
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