*Two Black Boys in Paradise* wins 2026 BAFTA for Best British Short Animation, celebrating a heartfelt, stop-motion film about Black queer teens.

*Two Black Boys in Paradise* won the 2026 BAFTA for Best British Short Animation, honoring a nine-minute stop-motion film based on a poem by Dean Atta. The story, narrated by Jordan Stephens and co-written by Atta and producer Ben Jackson, follows two Black queer teenagers in a joyful, imagined paradise, offering rare representation of Black queer love. The five-year project involved over 100 people and was praised for its emotional depth and artistic achievement. Atta, who grew up without positive LGBTQ+ or Black role models in media, called the win a milestone for visibility and healing. The film’s success highlights a growing demand for diverse, affirming stories in cinema.