2025 winning films

Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival

Watch the winning films from the 2024 Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival. Thanks to our judging panel – Peter Evans (Artistic Director, Bell Shakespeare), Joanna Erskine (Head of Education, Bell Shakespeare), Oliver Crawford (Actor), Ava Madon (Actor), Anthony Taufa (Actor) and Laura Turner (Filmmaker).

TOP FILM (Joint winner)

Beneath The Curtain Genesis Christian College QLD

Beneath The Curtain

TOP FILM (Joint winner)

Eternal Summer – Sydney Girls High School NSW

Eternal Summer

EXCELLENCE IN STORYTELLING

Hamnet – The University High School

Hamnet

EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE (Joint winner)

3 Murderers – Immanuel College SA

3 Murderers

EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE (Joint winner)

Eternal Summer – Sydney Girls High School

Eternal Summer

COMMUNITY SPIRIT PRIZE

Puck's Prequel – Mortlake College P–12 VIC

Puck's Prequel

EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION

Beneath The Curtain Genesis Christian College QLD

Beneath The Curtain

CREATIVE VISION PRIZE (Joint winner)

Romeo and Juliet Act 4 (and 3/4) Perth Modern School

Romeo and Juliet Act 4 (and 3/4)

CREATIVE VISION PRIZE (Joint winner)

Blood Money – Reddam House NSW

Blood Money