Ma Prison lands Indie Short Fest honors

The British short drama Ma Prison earned a Best Drama Short nomination and acting recognition at Indie Short Fest’s August 2026 competition. The film’s festival momentum now includes awards and selections across multiple U.S. and U.K. events.

Why it matters: - Ma Prison gained industry visibility from a Los Angeles-based festival platform that supports short films and can help drive further festival bookings and awards attention. - The recognition adds momentum to a 2025 British short that is building a multi-festival run across the U.K. and U.S.

What happened: - Ma Prison was nominated for Best Drama Short in Indie Short Fest’s August 2026 competition. - Susannah May received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Supporting Actress. - Sophie Bullock received an Honorable Mention for Young Actress. - The nomination is listed on a Certificate of Achievement for the film and filmmaker. - The acting results are listed on Indie Short Fest’s August 2026 technical winners page.

The details: - Ma Prison is a British short drama written and directed by Kitty Harper. - The film follows Millie, played by Sophie Bullock, after the death of her mother and through conflict with her French teacher, Ms. Benoit, played by Susannah May. - The story centers on grief, empathy, anger, and the private burdens people carry. - Harper also edited and scored the short. - Kevin McDonagh and Natalie Bark produced the film through The Movie Cauldron and I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios. - Herb Jackson Jr. served as executive producer. - Paul Wren appears as Millie’s father. - The film was shot in Birmingham, England. - Susannah May said, “Thank you so much! It was a joy to be a part of Ma Prison.” - Indie Short Fest is a Los Angeles-based international short film festival that runs monthly editions tied to its Annual Awards and also hosts special screenings and Q&As. - More information is available at Indie Short Fest.

Between the lines: - The film’s awards profile suggests the performances are helping Ma Prison stand out as much as the filmmaking itself. - The mix of narrative themes and acting recognition can strengthen the film’s case in future festival submissions.

What's next: - Ma Prison’s ongoing festival run may open the door to additional nominations and screenings. - The film’s team is directing media requests for interviews, stills, and further information to I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios or Kitty Harper’s site. - The film’s social media account is I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios on X.

The bottom line: - Ma Prison is turning awards traction into a broader festival profile, with acting honors now adding to its Best Drama Short nomination.