Shorts 1
A collection of short films from the UK and beyond. Please note: This is a mixed selection of short films and may contain violence, scenes of a sexual nature, sexual violence, themes of abuse, themes of suicide, drug use, animal cruelty and other scenes/themes that some viewers may find distressing.
Includes Q&A Session
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Films in this Program
A Mustard Seed
Dir. Femi Oladigbolu
Mide, a young man brought up in a traditional Nigerian family, has spent his early years within the strict confines of a Christian Pentecostal household. In Mide's home, tradition and faith are intricately intertwined, guided by the family's patriarch - Mide's father.
Date Night
Dir. Phoebe Bourke
When two men are stood up at the same bar, a reluctant conversation turns into an unexpected connection. What begins as awkward dating advice soon evolves into something surprisingly intimate. A funny and heartfelt exploration of male loneliness, vulnerability, and the fragile art of friendship, and a story about finding human connection in the most unexpected places.
K-9INE!
Dir. Elliott Power
K-9INE! follows Roy, a recently retired Police dog handler. His routine takes an unexpected turn when he invites Tea Leaf, a shoplifting door-to-door salesman into his home.
Pigs
Dir. Julia Jackman
Laura turns up for family dinner only to find out there isn't any wine left, at least, none for her.
PISSNCHIPS
Dir. Turkina
The story of Barbie, a 29-year-old woman, who endures humiliation and unwanted attention while working at a local bar, secretly navigating the challenges of raising her 7-year-old son, William. The time that flies by spins around and doesn't leave any chance to stop and think about what is actually happening. And why. There is no time to learn how to live. There is no desire to grow up.
SWIMMER
Dir. Helen Warner
In the midst of WW2, a young Iris is evacuated to the countryside to join her sister and uncle. As she navigates this change, she uncovers a secret tryst between her sister and a land girl. Traumatised and frightened after witnessing the bombing of her street, she misinterprets the situation and perceives the land girl as a monstrous threat to her and her sister. This skewed perspective drives Iris to a devastating act, unwittingly sealing a tragic fate for all involved.
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