The Jarman Award

In January 2008, Film London and More4, in partnership with the Serpentine Gallery, launched the first Jarman Award, a major annual prize inspired by one of Britain's most innovative, esteemed and controversial artists of the late 20th century, Derek Jarman.

The Jarman Awardee receives £20,000, and a commission of four short films from 3 Minute Wonder, Channel 4's documentary shorts strand. Shortlisted artists receive awards of £1,000. The inaugural award went to Luke Fowler who was selected from a shortlist of four artists including Duncan Campbell, Andrew Kötting and Emily Wardill.

The Festival is delighted to present a selection of their recent work and hopes to welcome to the event some of the artists and award organisers.