2024 was our second ever Film Festival, growing, evolving, and creating connections.
2024 Official Selection
EFF 2024 Awards
Playground
WINNER
Elisa Possenti
Best Director
WINNER
Elisa Possenti
Best Screenplay
WINNER
Emanuele Zarlenga
Best Cinematography
The Hobbyist
WINNER
Kristi Palmer
Best Production Design
Trespassers
WINNER
Isla Jackson-Ritchie & Ragevan Vasan
Best Performance
Star Wars Red
WINNER
Star Wars Red
Best Visual Effects
Back To Back
WINNER
Finlay Whitfield & Fraser Jacobs
Best Double Act
Burning
WINNER
Burning
Audience Award
Guest Speakers
Read more about them below.
Kayleigh-Paige Rees is an English actress and producer, best known for her role as Julia Beaufort in the ITV/PBS adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sanditon”. Kayleigh-Paige is the CEO of production company Raspberry Films that was initiated in early 2019. The aim of the production company is to help bridge the gap between independent creatives and mainstream media. Since its inception, Raspberry Films has employed over 600 independent creatives and is slated to produce a documentary in Ukraine exploring the lives of displaced families from the war. Kayleigh-Paige is a strong advocate for improving the representation of mental health in the media and destroying the stigma surrounding the conversation around eating disorders.
Leading strategic initiatives for Hertfordshire’s creative sectors, my role as Creative Industries & Culture Lead encompasses developing sector action plans and advising on industry growth. With a hands-on approach, our team has been pivotal in nurturing the Film, TV, Digital, and AI domains, ensuring a thriving creative ecosystem.
As Director at Wentworth Hall Consultancy, I leverage extensive investment acumen to foster culture and arts projects. This role has honed my expertise in external relations and creative direction, contributing to the dynamic expansion and vibrancy of our cultural landscape. Our collective efforts aim to empower the creative community and sustain Hertfordshire’s cultural strategy.