The nominations celebrate the strength and diversity of Cornwall’s screen sector, with productions spanning animation, comedy, documentary, drama, arts and short form storytelling. From emerging talent to internationally recognised filmmakers, this year’s nominations highlight the growing profile of Cornwall as a hub for distinctive and original screen storytelling.
Cornwall Nominations at the 2026 Celtic Media Festival
• Beneath the Barley – Animation
Directed by Cole Buchanan and Raphael Evans, produced by Falmouth University
• I Saw The Face of God in the Jet Wash – Arts
Directed by Mark Jenkin, produced by Bosena
• Degemeroryon – Comedy
Directed by Edward Rowe, produced by Palores Productions
• Gentle, Angry Women – History
Directed by Barbara Santi, produced by awen productions CIC / Folklife Films
• Crush – Short Drama
Directed by Emmanuel Roy, produced by KALANNA
• Pen Mari – Short Drama
Directed by Siôn Marshall-Waters, produced by Bosena
• Poll Pri – Short Drama
Directed by Edward Rowe, produced by Delvrys
• Beyond Me – Short Form
Directed by Isaac Sheriff Brain, produced by Falmouth University
• Finn – Short Form
Directed by Sullivan Tarrant, produced by Falmouth University
• Shore – Short Form
Directed by Matt Chapman, produced by Falmouth University
• The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay – Single Documentary
Directed and produced by Daniel Simpkins
• Rose of Nevada – Single Drama
Directed by Mark Jenkin, produced by Bosena
• Drog yw Genev Vy. My A’th Kar. – Spirit of the Festival
Directed by Jennifer Fletcher, produced by Lightbox Film Co.
Cornwall Screen Talent Recognised Internationally
The 2026 Celtic Media Festival nominations demonstrate the depth of creative talent working across Cornwall’s film and television industry.
Nominated projects showcase a wide range of storytelling voices and production styles, from Cornish-language work and independent filmmaking to documentary and experimental cinema. The recognition also highlights the continued impact of Cornwall based production companies, creative organisations and emerging filmmakers developing work in the region.
About the Celtic Media Festival
The Celtic Media Festival is an annual event celebrating film, television, radio and digital media from the Celtic nations and regions. The festival brings together broadcasters, filmmakers, producers and creatives from across the industry to celebrate storytelling and creative excellence.
Find out more about the festival here: https://www.celticmediafestival.co.uk
