Watch Midlands Movies Awards 2026 films

midlandsmovies • June 28, 2026

With a brilliant range of films in a variety of genres submitted to the Midlands Movies Awards 2026, we are very pleased to share with you a number of those films who were nominated and some who went on to win an award.


The full list of nominees can be found here and the full list of winners can now be found here.


Please take a look at the amazing and fantastic talent we have in the Midlands by watching the shorts & trailers below.


More films coming soon...

THE CORRECTION UNIT

Directed by Derry Shillitto

Winner of Best Feature Film

Winner of Best Special and Visual Effects

Watch the film's trailer below and the full movie on Amazon Prime

SAFETY NET

Directed by Alfie Beard

Nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Nomination for Best Short Film

BIG RED

Directed by James Pyle

Nomination for Best Animated Film

ARTIFICIAL INSANITY

Directed by Neil Evans

Nomination for Best Sound (Editing or Mixing)

SORRY WE'RE CLOSED

Directed by Jonathan Hawes

Winner of Best Director
Nomination for Best Cinematography
Nomination for Best Writing

Nomination for Best Short Film

STATUE IN THE GARDEN

Directed by Qianhui Yu

Winner of Best Animated Film

THE WATERLINE

Directed by Luke Worrall

Winner of Best Actress in a Supporting Role

SOUL TRADER

Directed by Geneviève Lowe

Winner of Best Short Film

Winner of Best Costume & Makeup & Hairstyling

Nomination for Best Visual & Special Effects

Nomination for Best Cinematography

Nomination for Best Editing

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