Oska Bright Film Festival 2024 Awards Night

Oska Bright Film Festival 2024 came and went in a flash. We’re so appreciative of everyone who was a part of it. The festival, held at venues in Brighton, Sussex and across the UK, saw 400 films screened across 13 strands, and screened work to 4,100 audience members across the UK.

We are thrilled to have had so many of you join us for a week-long celebration of unique and groundbreaking films by learning disabled and autistic filmmakers from across the globe. We’d like to congratulate all the talented filmmakers who were part of this year’s festival. A testament to the vast talent that exists within the learning disabled community. Without your submissions, Oska Bright would not be what it is today.

Dan McGowan and Hijinx Theatre

Winners of the Best Story Award for Glitch

What an outstanding event! The films were fantastic, the vibes were immaculate, the atmosphere was so welcoming and celebratory. I feel so lucky to have been a part of this year's festival and I can't wait to watch it grow.
Dan McGowan, Head of Film, Hijinx Theatre

We are still beaming from ear to ear about our Awards Night, which was an unforgettable celebration held at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. The evening was marked by fabulous performances from Drag Syndrome and DJ 4Blue, 10 awards handed out, and a worldwide show of support from the filmmaker community.

Without further ado, here are our winners…

Emerging Talent Award

Supported by Screen and Film School Brighton

WINNER - Shea Sandbach

Rob D Punarinta

Presented by Claire Webster at Screen and Film School

Best Dance Award

WINNER - Tom N Rob

Happy Okay Mate

Presented by Cath James at South East Dance

Best Animation Award

Supported by Adult Swim