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Acclaimed short film Ma Prison secures new awards at Mindfield Film Festival

British filmmaker Kitty Harper's short drama Ma Prison has received multiple honours at the Mindfield Film Festival in Albuquerque, following the announcement of the festival's May and June 2026 bi-monthly competition winners. The film received the Diamond Award for Best Short Film. Lead actress Sophie Bullock won the Diamond Award for Best Actress, while Susannah May received the Platinum Award for Best Supporting Actor. Harper also earned the Diamond Award for Best Original Score for her work as the film's composer. The results place Ma Prison among the finalists eligible for consideration at the 9th Annual Mindfield Film Festival, which is due to take place from the 27th to 30th of August at Guild Cinema in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Speaking after the announcement, Harper said she was honoured to receive international recognition and thanked the festival for acknowledging the work of the cast and creative team. Executive Producer Herb Jackson Jr also welcomed the awards, describing the festival as an important part of the film's festival campaign. He said he hopes Ma Prison will be selected for the live event later this year. The short drama follows a young girl, played by Sophie Bullock, as she struggles with the loss of her mother while dealing with bullying and a difficult relationship with her French teacher, portrayed by Susannah May. As the story develops, she uncovers a hidden truth, exploring themes of grief, anger, empathy, and human relationships. The latest awards add to the film's growing festival success. Ma Prison has already received two nominations at the 2026 Midlands Movies Awards, recognising Sophie Bullock for Best Actress and Kitty Harper for Best Music. The film has also been officially selected for the Birmingham Film Festival. Mindfield Film Festival is an independent film festival based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Alongside its annual live event, it holds bi-monthly online competitions, with winning films progressing to a finalist pool for consideration at the live festival and its closing awards ceremony. Ma Prison was written, directed, and scored by Kitty Harper. The film was produced by Kevin McDonah and Natalie Bark in association with I Ain't No Herb Jackson Studios.

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