Yarns reveals its Nostalgia support network.

4 August 2026

Now we know who'll compete for the 2026 Yarns crown, it's time we found out who the short film competition's mentors, partners, and sponsors are.

Now we know who'll compete for the 2026 Yarns crown, it's time we found out who the competition's mentors, partners, and sponsors are. In Joseph Osayande's corner, we have Producer and Executive Producer Paulette Caletti; Julia Mervis has director Florence Poppy Deary; Aleah Scott gets CANADA chief Marta Bobic; and Heath Virgoe can count on director Nick Ball for support.

As for the annual contest's roster of partners, Kodak returns to provide more of that sweet, sweet film stock, while music supervision agency RESISTER, film equipment company ARRI Rental, and talent marketplace The Kusp Hub are the new backers on the scene. Chuck in assistance from [deep breath] Homespun, Freefolk, Coffee & TV, Bubble TV, 1920, and Sine Audio and you have one mighty support network ('Avengers: Endgame', eat your heart out).

Last but not least, we have sponsors CANADA and Park Pictures back with one date in mind: Thursday 12 November, when the Curzon Soho audience gets to see 'Norfolk Dumpling', 'Forgive Me, Furby', 'Passenger Seat', and 'Cock-A-Doodle-Do!' in all their glory. Turns out you can look forward to nostalgia after all...