Awards

Presented to the feature-length film judged to have achieved the highest overall standard of excellence. This award recognises outstanding achievement across storytelling, performance, direction, and technical craft, celebrating a film that succeeds as a complete cinematic work.

Presented to a short-form production that demonstrates exceptional achievement in filmmaking. This award recognises creativity, storytelling, and technical excellence within a limited runtime.

Recognises outstanding achievement in directing and honours the filmmaker whose vision, leadership, and creative decisions played a defining role in the success of a production. The award celebrates excellence in bringing together every element of a film.

Awarded for excellence in screenwriting, recognising originality, narrative structure, character development, and storytelling. This award honours the written work that serves as the foundation of a successful film.

Presented to a performer in a leading male role whose work demonstrates exceptional talent, authenticity, and screen presence. This award recognises a performance that made a significant contribution to the success of the film.

Presented to a performer in a leading female role whose work demonstrates exceptional talent, authenticity, and screen presence. This award recognises a performance that made a significant contribution to the success of the film.

Recognises an outstanding performance in a supporting female role that enhanced the story and strengthened the overall production. This award celebrates the importance of supporting performances in cinematic storytelling.

Recognises an outstanding performance in a supporting female role that enhanced the story and strengthened the overall production. This award celebrates the importance of supporting performances in cinematic storytelling.

Recognises excellence in visual storytelling through camera work, composition, lighting, and movement. This award honours the artistry that helps define a film’s atmosphere and visual identity.

Best Editing

Awarded for outstanding achievement in film editing. This category recognises the effective assembly of visual and audio elements to create pacing, clarity, tension, and narrative impact.

Presented for excellence in original musical composition. This award recognises a score that enhances the emotional, dramatic, and atmospheric qualities of a film.

Recognises outstanding achievement in the creation and use of sound. This award honours work that enhances immersion, atmosphere, and the overall audience experience.

Awarded for excellence in visual effects work, whether achieved through practical techniques, digital effects, or a combination of both. This category recognises innovation, creativity, and technical achievement.

Recognises outstanding achievement in hair styling and makeup artistry. This award honours work that enhances character, storytelling, and the visual impact of a production.

Presented for excellence in the design and creation of creatures, monsters, and non-human characters. This award celebrates imagination, craftsmanship, and originality in bringing extraordinary creations to life.

Recognises outstanding filmmaking achievement by a production completed with a reported budget of £50,000 or less. This award celebrates creativity, ambition, and effective use of available resources.

Recognises exceptional filmmaking achievement by a production completed with a reported budget of £1,000 or less. This award honours ingenuity, resourcefulness, and the spirit of independent filmmaking.

Presented to the film featuring a death sequence distinguished by its creativity, execution, and impact. This award recognises a scene that stands out as a memorable moment within the horror genre.

Recognises a production that demonstrates exceptional achievement in the use of gore effects and graphic horror imagery. This award celebrates films that embrace the visceral traditions of horror cinema.

Presented to the performer responsible for portraying an exceptional antagonist. This award recognises a memorable performance that brought depth, menace, and lasting impact to the story.

Presented to the film selected by the audience through public voting. This award reflects the enthusiasm, support, and appreciation of horror fans and film lovers.