For Your Consideration
Set against a landscape dominated by an algorithm-driven gig economy, in a world designed to keep us apart, On Falling explores the silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection. It tells the story of Aurora, a Portuguese migrant working as a warehouse picker in Edinburgh, Scotland. Trapped between the confines of a vast distribution centre and the solitude of her own bedroom, Aurora seeks out every opportunity to resist the alienation and isolation that threaten her sense of self.
Winner of Scottish BAFTAs
Feature Film
Writer Film/Television
Nominated for BIFA in the following categories
Best Director
Best Screenplay
The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director)
Best Debut Screenwriter
Shortlisted for the European Film Awards in the following category
European Film Awards Feature Film Selection
On Falling
UK, Portugal 2024
Dir: Laura Carriera
Cast: Joana Santos, Inês Vaz, Piotr Sikora, Jake McGarry, Neil Leiper
English / 104m
Release date: 7 March 2025
For Your Consideration
London Critics Circle Awards in the following categories
Film of the Year
Director of the Year
Actress of the Year
Screenwriter of the Year
The Attenborough Award: British/Irish Film of the Year
The Philip French Award: Breakthrough British/Irish Filmmaker
Technical Achievement of the Year
Screenings and screeners
A screener is available within BIFA’s portal.
For other awards consideration - request a digital screener
