UK co-produced short ‘Three Keenings’ takes the Special Jury Prize from this year’s 30°Ningbo Short Film Festival.

30°Ningbo Short Film Festival (formerly known as Ningbo Short Film Festival) was founded from the 2013 Ningbo Short Film Competition. It was upgraded to the Ningbo International Short Film Festival starting in 2016. In 2020, it was authorized to join the Short Film Conference (SFC), becoming the seventh in Asia and the first in China’s mainland to be recognized by the SFC as an international-level short film event. In 2023, to align with international standards, it was officially renamed to the 30°Ningbo Short Film Festival, abbreviated as 30°NSFF.

We have been the UK partner for the 30°Ningbo Short Film Festival sincce 2024, including hosting their UK screening tour in London. This year, our Founder & Executive Director Dr Hiu Man Chan also served on its Jury Panel.

Three Keenings

Based around the tradition of ‘Keening‘, a form of vocal lament for the dead in Gaelic Celtic Culture. Ian is a struggling actor who finds himself in the unconventional role of a professional mourner. As he tours the Northern Irish countryside.

Also part of the Official Selection at the Venice International Film Festival in 2024.

Director: Oliver McGoldrick
Writer: Oliver McGoldrick
Stars: Seamus O’Hara, Sean Kearns, Carol Moore

The prize for the Special Jury Award is 10,000 RMB (approx. £1,000)

Congratulations!

We are committed to supporting more British films to be accessible in Greater China.