Kate Bush Wins First Film Award for Directorial Debut: ‘How Wonderful!’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kate Bush has won her first film award for her directorial debut, an anti-war short film titled 'Little Shrew.' The film, inspired by the war in Ukraine, features Bush's song 'Snowflake' and aims to raise funds for children affected by conflict. Bush expressed her excitement and gratitude for the recognition at the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival in Wales.
- ▪Kate Bush won the animation award for her short film 'Little Shrew' at the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.
- ▪The film is set to her song 'Snowflake' and addresses the impact of war on children.
- ▪Bush's recent resurgence in popularity was fueled by her song 'Running Up That Hill' featured in 'Stranger Things.'
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Home Film Global May 21, 2026 12:30pm PT Kate Bush Wins First Film Award for Directorial Debut: ‘How Wonderful!’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Alex Ritman Plus Icon Alex Ritman @alexritman Latest Kate Bush Wins First Film Award for Directorial Debut: ‘How Wonderful!’ (EXCLUSIVE) 23 seconds ago Murdered Babies, Axes Buried in Heads and a Monstrous Maika Monroe: ‘Victorian Psycho’ Shocks Cannes Into 5-Minute Ovation 5 hours ago Netflix Snaps Up ‘Bad Bridgets,’ Irish Period Thriller Starring Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver From ‘Kneecap’ Director (EXCLUSIVE) 8 hours ago See All Carmarthen Bay Film Festival Beloved music icon, Brit Award winner, Grammy nominee and now … award-winning film director. Kate Bush has set out her stalls as a filmmaker by winning a prize for her directorial debut.
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