DepicT! 2021

Depict is Watershed’s super short filmmaking competition part of Encounters Film Festival challenging filmmakers from across the globe to create an imaginative and original short film of 90 seconds or less.

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The 20 shortlisted titles below, chosen from 1,100 submissions from over 88 different countries, are now up for five Jury Awards; the main Depict Award of £1,500, the Royal Photographic Society Award of £1,000, the Depict British Award, a talent development package supported by BFI NETWORK, NFTS, BAFTA and the Depict Random Acts Award, priceless exposure and mentoring courtesy of Channel 4 Random Acts

There’s also the Depict IMDbPro Audience Award chosen entirely by the public through voting online available on depict.org from Wed 8th onwards. The winner will receive a 1-year subscription to IMDbPro, the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals.  

Save the dates! Look out for the Depict Awards which will take place online on Thu 30 Sept 6pm (BST) as part of this year’s Encounters Film Festival. This is a chance to get to know some of the talent behind the films and be the first to find out who has picked up an Award. 

A SAFE SPACE WHILE IT’S RAINING

DIR: GABRIELE CAMILLI // ITALY // 2021

After a big pain you need to find someone close to you.


A WALK HOME

DIR: LOUISE C GALIZIA // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

Faye decides to walk home after a night out with friends...


BLUE MONDAY

DIR: KATARZYNA ORÅOWSKA // POLAND // 2020

On a rainy Monday afternoon, a woman dreams of escaping the monotonous rhythm of the city.


CYCLING WITH MOLLY

DIR: SARA CHIA-JEWELL, MULLETMAN // UNITED KINGDOM // 2020

There's no stopping where a bike can take you.


DRAGONS

DIR: ALFIE DALE // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

Charlie knows something is very wrong, as she watches her mum make a life changing phone call...


HEADSPACE

DIR: MURPHEE THOMPSON // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

An astronaut reflects on her life with ADHD and her ambition to achieve her dreams.


HERE COMES THE WILDFIRE!

DIR: ED CARR // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

An experimental animation exploring climate crisis, wildfires, and trauma.


I COME FROM

DIR: KATE JESSOP // UNITED KINGDOM // 2020

A young woman's journey from Tanzania to the UK.


IT’S NOTHING

DIR: REBECCA KING, LIAN MENG ROSE // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

Two women, one deaf, one hearing, have a brief exchange.


LEO

DIR: MOEIN ROOHOLAMINI // IRAN // 2021

In a special situation, Khalid has a duty to report to his brother.


MISHA

DIR: KATERYNA PAVLYUK // UKRAINE, UNITED KINGDOM // 2020

A housebound amputee and former sailor laments his lot, learns English and longs for more in-laws.


NEW NORMAL

DIR: IVÃN ORIZAGA VILLASEÃOR // MEXICO, FRANCE // 2021

Some people might experience a radical change of life as the use of masks becomes the norm worldwide.


SENSORY

DIR: ALICIA FRÃY D A JOHNSEN // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

It is about sensory memories, and the way your body can remember what your mind doesn't want to.


STACY

DIR: EFIM BAKAEV // RUSSIA // 2020

Fashion film about life during a quarantine.


SUPER BLOOD

DIR: SALLY CANCELLO // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

A woman is followed by a predatory man on the night of a Super Blue Blood Moon.


THEY REMAIN

DIR: BARNABY DUFFY // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

A woman's walk home is tainted by the gentle ghosts that drift through the streets.


TIM THE BASTARD

DIR: OLIVER GABE // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

A mad old bastard recalls the wild rumours that surround his name.


TWINS

DIR: DIEGO MANDELMAN // ARGENTINA // 2021

Twins. Birthday becomes a special date for two twin brothers.


WAKE UP

DIR: TIAGO TEIXEIRA // UNITED KINGDOM // 2020

A boy gets ready for a good night of sleep, but something terrible lurks under the bed.


WINDOWS

DIR: KATY WELSH // UNITED KINGDOM // 2021

The inhabitants of a block of flats go about their daily lives.