Following the success of last year’s debut, Company 3 was delighted to return to London’s Picturehouse Central from April 15th to 18th for the second annual Picturehouse Create. As a festival dedicated to uniting the UK’s creative community, the event has quickly established itself as a place where the next wave of British talent can engage directly with the professionals currently shaping the industry.

The heart of the festival’s mission is its Short Film Competition. This year, ten finalists were handpicked by Picturehouse’s programming and entertainment teams to showcase their work on the big screen. To support these rising filmmakers, Company 3 once again sponsored the Jury Prize, awarding the winner $10,000 in post-production services.

This year’s top honor went to director Annabella Fazio for her standout film, Scene House. We are incredibly excited to collaborate with Annabella and provide the post-production support for her next project.

Clare Binns, Creative Director of Picturehouse, underscored the impact of this collaboration: “I’m so grateful that we once again had Company 3’s generous support for our short film competition at the second edition of Picturehouse Create. The prize of $10,000 in post-production services is incredibly meaningful for filmmakers, and I know that the team behind the winning film, Scene House, was beyond thrilled to receive it as our Jury Prize. Bringing together emerging talent with industry professionals like this is exactly what Create is all about, so we really are very thankful to be able to count on the support of Company 3.”

Beyond the competition, the four-day event served as a high-energy forum for contemporary filmmakers, writers, and producers. The 2026 program offered a deep dive into both the artistry of the craft and the practical business skills (spanning finance and distribution) required to succeed in today’s landscape.

We want to extend a huge congratulations to Annabella Fazio and all the finalists who shared their work this year. Company 3 remains committed to fostering the incredible talent emerging from this platform.

To learn more about the event and stay updated on next year’s dates, visit the official Picturehouse Create site here.