Our Crowned 2023 Winners

For our 2023 festival, our selections committee watched a combined total of 1325 hours, narrowing the total down to 160 films. Our judging panel then watched 301 hours of content to make the following decisions.


This years winners were:

Best Director - Peter Callahan - Out & About
Best Actor - Ralph Ineson - Waving
Best Actress - Becky Lindsay - Burnt Toast & Cigarettes
Best Supporting Actor - Sam Barnard - Monico Perseus
Best Supporting Actress - Tiffany Bedwell - Good Guy With A Gun
Best Score - Christos Andreou - Langford Tales
Best Short Film - The Magical World Of Miracles
Best Cinematography - Pasindu Goldman - The Light That No One Sees
Best Foreign Language Film - A Butterfly's Heart
Best Animation - Triskelion
Best Local Film - Black & White Duppy
Best Screenplay - Duncan Paveling - Little Mary
Best Documentary - Danny's Red Box
Best Low Or No Budget Film - A Touch Of Vengeance
Best Feature Film - Out And About

Jury Prize - Encore


Of course its just not about the judges, our audience also get a say and they selected the following winners.


Audience Awards

Best Documentary - Eric Ravilious, Drawn To War
Best Actor - Alan Cooper - Claudia and Danny Ashkenasi - The Pit & The Pendulum - A Musicabre
Best Feature Film - Left Of Chopin, Coyote, Publish Or Perish
Best Short Film - Care - Eric

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By Spencer Hawken • 10 Apr, 2024
Movie lawyer Silvia Schmidt is offering up a special session to answer most legal questions in the world of film.

A Special Screening Of The Old Oak

By Spencer Hawken • 07 Nov, 2023
Set in a small Durham town follows TJ (Dave Turner) a publican who lends a hand to local community-based charities, through an incident TJ strikes up a friendship with Yara (Ebla Mari) a Syrian Refugee who has a passion for photography. Yara persuades TJ to open the back room of his pub, to allow people within the community to bond and enjoy cuisine from different nationalities.

Kevin's Top 5 Of The Festival

By Kevin Haldon • 21 May, 2023
Discover the top five films you can't afford to miss at Romford 2023 Film Festival. From compelling stories to heart-driven narratives, these movies offer substance and captivate audiences. Read on to find out more!

Peter's Picks Of The Festival

By Peter Blunden • 15 May, 2023
Selection's Committee member Peter Blunden talks through his favourite picks of the festival.

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Haldon In D'House

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Special Guest Pauline Peart

By Spencer Hawken • 11 May, 2023
Discover the journey and talent of Pauline Peart, a rising British actress known for her versatile roles in film and television. Join us as we explore her career, accolades, and philanthropic endeavors.

Romford Film Festival 2023 Press Release

By Spencer Hawken • 10 May, 2023
Join us from May 24th to May 30th for the Romford Film Festival, featuring over 160 captivating films from emerging and established filmmakers. Experience a diverse range of genres, from thought-provoking documentaries to thrilling adventures. Don't miss out on this week-long celebration of cinema!

Special Guest Caroline Munro

By Spencer Hawken • 04 May, 2023
Join us on Saturday, May 27th for our horror all-dayer featuring Caroline Munro, known for her work in Starcrash, Casino Royale, and more. Attendees can purchase autographs and chat with Caroline about her amazing film career.

Bradley’s ‘Not to be Missed’ List

By Bradley Barton • 24 Apr, 2023
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