38th edition
17-25 january 2026
Image Mum’s Spaghetti
United Kingdom
2023 Animation 10 min
MC mastermind Poppy and her beatboxing border terrier Snoop are the new kids in town – and they're ready to make their reputation known. Straight As and bubble baths are their way of life – but when confronted by an older crew en-route to her first day at school, Poppy quickly changes her tune.
With : Thaila Jada Charles, Reuben Clarke, Hannah Barnett
Screenplay : Jack Maraghy, Lisa Kenney
Image : Toby Lloyd
Sound : Luke Barnfather
Editing : Harry Foster
Music : Hannah Barnett
Production : NFTS - National Film and Television School
Born storyteller, proud northerner and Student Academy Award Winner, Lisa Kenney is a director/animator with something to say. With comedy at the core of her practice, she strives to tell authentic, grounded and gritty stories to represent characters that might not have gotten a look in otherwise. Since graduating from the National Film and Television School, Lisa has enjoyed several award wins on the festival circuit. She's currently developing her first live action short for BBC Film – and has recently signed with LA based management company, The Gotham Group.