Hot Mess (2024)
A voice message triggers all sorts of anxieties in Andro, but will they be pressured into trying to change their ways?
Voiced by Nicola Walker (Last Tango In Halifax, The Split, Unforgotten) this film explores interfamily relationships and how trauma can be linked to ADHD.
Hot Mess has been capturing the attention of audiences around the world.
AWARDS
TweetFest (BIFA Qualifying), UK (2024) Winner BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM
Richmond International Screenwriting and Film Festival, UK (2024) Winner MINERVA HEARTBEAT AWARD
Lynchburg Film Festival, USA (2024) Winner BEST ANIMATION
Newham Film Festival (2024) Winner BEST EDIT
Dorking Film Festival, UK (2024) Runner-Up BEST SHORT FILM
NOMINATIONS
London Director Awards, UK (2025) BEST DIRECTOR ANIMATED FILM and BEST DIRECTOR ANIMATED BRITISH FILM
Soho London Independent Film Festival, UK (2025) BEST ANIMATION and BEST STUDENT FILM
Always Late TV Movie Awards, USA (2025) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY IN A SHORT FILM
TweetFest (BIFA Qualifying), UK (2024) BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM
Richmond International Screenwriting and Film Festival, UK (2024) BEST UK FILM and MINERVA HEARTBEAT AWARD
Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival, USA (2024) BEST MICRO ANIMATION
Cut International Film Festival, USA (2024) BEST ANIMATION
Newham Film Festival (2024) BEST EDIT and BEST FILM
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Filmic Film Festival, UK (2025)
Big Fridge International Film Festival, UK (2025)
London International Animation Festival (BIFA and BAFTA Qualifying), UK (2024)
TweetFest (BIFA Qualifying), UK (2024)
The British Short Film Awards (2024) Longlist BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM and BEST STUDENT FILM
Ealing Film Festival, UK (2024)
Newham Film Festival (2024)
Hidden Film Festival, UK (2024)
The Bay International Film Festival, UK (2024)
INWARD EYE Film Festival, UK (2024)
Soho London Independent Film Festival, UK (2025)
Richmond International Screenwriting and Film Festival, UK (2024)
Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival, USA (2024)
Cut International Film Festival, USA (2024)
Lynchburg Film Festival, USA (2024)
Dorking Film Festival, UK (2024)