Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Two decades of trailblazing cinema. 36 incredible films. One night in London. 🏆
As Directors Notes hits the 20-year milestone, we’re celebrating the absolute best in independent short film with the 2026 WeAreDN Awards. Join us on 7th May at London’s Lanzarote Works for a massive double celebration: a night of screenings, awards generously sponsored by @LEUCHTTURM1917, and an anniversary party twenty years in the making.
We’re honouring 36 nominated favourites across 9 categories:
Drama, Comedy, Buckle Up, New Talent, Animation, Documentary, Music Video, Dance & British.
🎟️ SECURE YOUR TICKETS HERE: filmfreeway.com/DirectorsNotes/tickets
🔔 Love indie films? SUBSCRIBE to Directors Notes for more trailblazing shorts: youtube.com/c/directorsnotes
🎥 Want to see your film here? Submit your work to Directors Notes: directorsnotes.com/submit
👉 Follow Us for More Short Film Greatness:
Newsletter: directorsnotes.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Instagram: instagram.com/directorsnotes
Podcast: pod.link/192507317
ABOUT DIRECTORS NOTES
Since 2006 Directors Notes has curated the world's best independent films alongside exclusive daily deep dive interviews which provide behind the scenes insights into the inspirations and production stories of the most talented filmmakers on the planet.
#DirectorsNotes #WeAreDN #shortfilm #awards #20years
Two decades of trailblazing cinema. 36 incredible films. One night in London. 🏆
As Directors Notes hits the 20-year milestone, we’re celebrating the absolute best in independent short film with the 2026 WeAreDN Awards. Join us on 7th May at London’s Lanzarote Works for a massive double celebration: a night of screenings, awards generously sponsored by @LEUCHTTURM1917, and an anniversary party twenty years in the making.
We’re honouring 36 nominated favourites across 9 categories:
Drama, Comedy, Buckle Up, New Talent, Animation, Documentary, Music Video, Dance & British.
🎟️ SECURE YOUR TICKETS HERE: filmfreeway.com/DirectorsNotes/tickets
🔔 Love indie films? SUBSCRIBE to Directors Notes for more trailblazing shorts: youtube.com/c/directorsnotes
🎥 Want to see your film here? Submit your work to Directors Notes: directorsnotes.com/submit
👉 Follow Us for More Short Film Greatness:
Newsletter: directorsnotes.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Instagram: instagram.com/directorsnotes
Podcast: pod.link/192507317
ABOUT DIRECTORS NOTES
Since 2006 Directors Notes has curated the world's best independent films alongside exclusive daily deep dive interviews which provide behind the scenes insights into the inspirations and production stories of the most talented filmmakers on the planet.
#DirectorsNotes #WeAreDN #shortfilm #awards #20years
