Award winners in full!

Children's International Film Festival Inaugural Awards 2025

Huge thank you to all the amazing presenters that joined us at the Rose Theatre in Kingston, taking time out and travelling to join us. It truly made the day for all the winners, nominees and children joining us for the awards gala. Here are all the nominees and winners, click on the links below to find your way to watch the winning films.

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM Presented by Simi Akande (London Film Festival Winning Director)

WINNER | Volna Academy of Sound: Keep it 100

BEST PERFORMANCE Presented by Pixie Davies

(Mary Poppins Returns)

WINNER | Latchmere : Homestart

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN Presented by David Bryan

(Horrible Histories)

WINNER | Green Dragon : The Computer

BEST SHOT Presented by Tola Bishi and Dan Styles

(Aquaman and Mission Impossible)

WINNER | Streatham and Clapham Film Academy : Marco Polo

BEST SOUNDTRACK Presented by Adiescar Chase (Heartstoppers)

WINNER | East Sheen Primary : Adventure into the Woods

STAR OF THE YEAR Presented by Frank Cottrell-Boyce (Children’s Laureate)

WINNER | Jonny Hines, St. John’s Primary School