Short Film - 15 mins
Production Companies: Borador Entertainment / BFI Network / Screen Scotland
Director: Eubha Akilade
Producers: Jack Gemmell, Sophie Chater

BAFTA Scotland WINNER: Best Short Film 2024

BLACKWOOL, written/directed by Eubha Akilade became the first Scottish narrative short to compete at the Tribeca Film Festival, in June 2023.

On her first day at a high school in rural Scotland, Naomi is targeted for her afro hair and must harness her inner power.

Festival Selections and Awards
WORLD PREMIERE - TriBeCa Film Festival 2023
UK PREMIERE - Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023
EUROPEAN PREMIERE - Dinard Festival du Film Britannique 2023

Glasgow Short Film Festival 2024 - Awarded Special Mention
Bolton Film Festival 2023
New York Indie Shorts Awards 2023 - Semi-finalist
Cannes Indie Shorts Awards 2023 - Semi-finalist
HB Film Festival 2024 - WINNER: Best Film & Best Female Lead Performance
Toronto Black Film Festival 2023
Mirada Corta Film Festival 2023 - Semi-finalist
Halifax Black Film Festival 2023
Short Encounters International Film Festival 2024 - Award winner, Best Editing
Venezia Shorts Italy 2023
The Norweigan Short Film Festival 2024
Women X Film Festival 2024 - Award nominee, Best British Film & Best Lead Performance