Papaya Rocks Film Festival

**OFFICIAL SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 4TH EDITION OF PAPAYA ROCKS FILM FESTIVAL IS 10TH JANUARY 2022** Now in its 4th year Papaya Rocks Film Festival has grown in scale and scope yet and we continue to provide a platform for up and coming indie filmmakers, giving them a chance to get their distinctive voices heard. The night was also a fantastic opportunity for the young talent to network and gain some much-needed exposure in the independent film scene. “We wanted to make this edition of the festival bigger by making sure that we give each of our selected filmmakers an unforgettable experience of having their films seen in London. For the Papaya Rocks Film Festival team the months of planning the festival have allowed us to connect with the filmmakers in such a unique way. This connection has helped to create a community that will continue to share, encourage and support each other as these inspiring and passionate filmmakers take the next steps on their filmmaking journey.” programmer, Niger Asije PRFF 2021 Winners: £1000 Jury Award Best Film: STRAY dir. Wanjiru Njendu & BULLDOG dir. Kieran Sringfellow £500 Best Student Film: POLARIS dir. Ellen Gordon £500 Best Animation: GRANDAD WAS A ROMANTIC dir. Maryam Mohajer Best Micro-Short: The Last Oak dir. Annabel Vine Best Debut: ROUND ROUND BABY ROUND ROUND dir. Toby Parker Rees Best Director: Ivory Campbell - AS WE FELL INTO THE SUN Best Screenplay: INFLUENCERS ANONYMOUS writer: James Vincent Best Cinematography: Catherine Derry, JOANNIE Best Screenplay: MY BROTHER JUAN, dir. Christina Martin & Maia José Martin Barcelona