Two Awards This Week!
Double Win: Two Awards in Two Weeks for Our Groundbreaking Films
We’re absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news — in the span of just two weeks, our work has been recognized with two major awards at prestigious international festivals. These honors are a testament to the power of storytelling and the incredible talent behind our films.
Audience Award for Grenfell: Uncovered – Sheffield DocFest 2025
Grenfell: Uncovered, directed by Olaide Sadiq and produced by Ahmed Peerbux, Anna Prichard and James Saville, received the 2025 Audience Award at Sheffield DocFest following its world premiere on 19 June. The award, voted for by thousands of attendees, is presented to the most impactful feature-length film across the festival’s six-day programme.
The documentary offers a forensic investigation into the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, exposing the systemic negligence, policy failure, and corporate misconduct that turned a preventable incident into a national tragedy. Drawing on evidence from the public inquiry, investigative journalism, and testimony from survivors, bereaved families and first responders, the film lays bare how a chain of decisions led to catastrophic consequences — and how the search for justice continues.
Following the screening, director Olaide Sadiq and several contributors participated in a public conversation that drew a strong and emotional audience response.
Sadiq said: “What mattered most was giving a platform to the bereaved, survivors, emergency responders, and change-makers whose powerful testimonies shaped this film into what we hoped it would be — a call for change, for justice, and for accountability.”
Festival directors called the film “courageous, meticulous, and absolutely necessary.”
Out in the Silence Award for The Secret of Me – Frameline49
At the closing night of Frameline49 on Saturday 28 June in San Francisco, The Secret of Me was awarded the Out in the Silence Award, which recognises an outstanding film that highlights acts of visibility — especially in contexts where they are rare or challenged.
Directed by Grace Hughes‑Hallett, the film tells the story of Jim Ambrose, who discovered in college that he had been born intersex — a truth concealed by a discredited and harmful medical study that influenced decades of treatment practices. Through Jim’s story and others, the film examines the lasting consequences of medically enforced gender assignments and the legacy of systemic medical harm.
According to the festival, “The Secret of Me never sensationalises its participants — instead, it’s defined by exquisite vulnerability and righteous resilience.”
The film was made in partnership with Film4 Productions, Channel 4, Screen Scotland, and Dogwoof.
We extend our thanks to the contributors, filmmaking teams, festival organisers, and audiences who made these moments possible.
