Awards

Film Unit has been lucky enough to win many different awards throughout its over 75 years of operation. These awards are from the British Federation of Film Societies (now known as Cinema for All - who coincidentally are based in Sheffield) who represent the Film Societies across the UK, and are very prestigious! 

Best Student Cinema: 

• Film Society of the Year Award, 78th Edition: Best Student Cinema 2024

• Film Society of the Year Award, 77th Edition: Best Student Cinema 2023

• Film Society of the Year Award, 75th Edition: Best Student Cinema 2022 

• Film Society of the Year Award, 72nd Edition: Best Student Cinema 2019 

• Film Society of the Year Award, 71st Edition: Best Student Cinema 2018 

• Film Society of the Year Award, 70th Edition: Best Student Cinema 2017

• Film Society of the Year Award, 69th Edition: Best Student Cinema 2016

• Film Society of the Year Award, 64th Edition: Best Student Cinema 2011

• Film Society of the Year Award, 63th Edition: Best Student Cinema 2010

Other BFFS Film Society of the Year Awards: 

• Film Society of the Year Award: Best Programme 2023

• Film Society of the Year Award: Best Marketing and Publicity 2018 

• Film Society of the Year Award: Longest Serving Student Film Society 2005 

BFFS Film Society of the Year Commendations and Distinctions: 

• Film Society of the Year Award: Best Programme - Commendation 2019 

• Film Society of the Year Award: Best Single Event - Commendation 2016

• Film Society of the Year Award: Best Student Film Society - Distinction 2012 

• Film Society of the Year Award: Best Student Society - Distinction 2005 

Students' Union Awards:

• University of Sheffield Students' Union Activities Award for Best Working Committee 2018

• University of Sheffield Students' Union Activities Award for Commitment to Inclusion 2013

Other: 

• Golden Gnome Awards Contribution to Student Life 2006