British filmmaker Kitty Harper's award winning short drama Ma Prison has been selected for screening at the 9th Annual Mindfield Film Festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The film will be shown on the twenty ninth of August during the festival's one o'clock afternoon programme at Guild Cinema. Its selection follows a successful showing in the festival's May and June 2026 bi monthly competition, where it received several major awards.

Ma Prison won the Diamond Award for Best Short Film. Sophie Bullock received the Diamond Award for Best Actress, Kitty Harper was recognised with the Diamond Award for Best Original Score, and Susannah May received the Platinum Award for Best Supporting Actor. Those honours secured the film's place in the festival's live programme.

The short drama follows a young girl, played by Sophie Bullock, as she comes to terms with the loss of her mother while facing bullying and a troubled relationship with her French teacher, portrayed by Susannah May. As the story unfolds, she uncovers an unexpected truth, exploring themes of grief, empathy, anger, and the complexities of human relationships.

Ma Prison was written, directed, edited, and scored by Kitty Harper. The film was produced by Kevin McDonagh and Natalie Bark, with Herb Jackson Jr serving as Executive Producer.

The film has already attracted recognition on the festival circuit. It previously screened at the Birmingham Film Festival and received two nominations at the 2026 Midlands Movies Awards, recognising Sophie Bullock for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Kitty Harper for Best Music.

Mindfield Film Festival is an independent film festival held annually in Albuquerque, showcasing feature films, short films, and music videos from filmmakers around the world. The event also hosts bi monthly competitions, with winning entries progressing to the live festival programme and awards.