Charity StreetVet's, Short Film Honoured with Prestigious Awards.

Following its film premiere, national charity StreetVet has since received multiple awards and festival selections for the release of its short film, ‘StreetVet - Never Underestimate the Power of Pets’. The film was shown in London as part of the Raindance festival in June 2025 and has just completed a successful screening with the team behind the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Set to appear in 30 film festivals (to date) across the world, ‘StreetVet - Never Underestimate the Power of Pets’ will be shown soon at the International Film Festival of Wales (18th October).

Directed by Steph Keelan, the film delves into the inspiring work of StreetVet’s UK-wide network of veterinary volunteers, who have swapped the practice for the pavements to deliver free, accessible veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness. The making of the film was made possible through the generous funding from Purina, a dedicated supporter of the charity.

Inspired by real-life stories, the film explores the transformative power of the human-animal bond. This 24-minute documentary beautifully illustrates how pets offer companionship, emotional support, and a profound sense of purpose to their owners, often amidst challenging circumstances.

Premiered in London on the 14th of May, the film's compelling narrative has resonated deeply with audiences and judges alike, receiving 9 awards, 4 honourable mentions, and many more, including:

• Winner, Corporate Cause Category – Smiley Charity Film Awards 2025
•  Winner, Short documentary - New York Film & Cinematography Awards
• Honourable Mention, Best Short Film - London Global Film Awards
• Official Selection, Documentary Short for the highly esteemed 33rd Raindance Film Festival (2025), one of the UK's largest independent film festivals.
• Official Selection, new entry in the Independent Shorts Awards, associated with the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (2025).

Jade Statt, StreetVet co-founder and Clinical Director, said, “This film depicts everything that inspired me to start StreetVet and all that fuels the charity to keep going - the pets, our clients, and their unbreakable bond. The message is clear - never underestimate the power of pets, they are literally life-saving.” 

Debs Grossman, who shared her personal story in the film, expressed that, “It’s been such an honour to be involved with the StreetVet film. Being able to tell our story and helping to raise awareness of the invaluable work of StreetVet has been life-changing for me and given me something I can be proud of again!” 

Steph Keelan, Director of the film, stated that, “Making a film that explores the value of kindness, compassion, and connection feels like an important message for these times. Jade and the StreetVet community are a living testament to the transformative power of the human animal bond. It has been a privilege to spend time in their world, and I hope the film highlights the incredible and vital work they do, along with the challenges and resilience of those they work with.”

The film is available to watch on StreetVet’s YouTube channel here.