Monday 26th May 2025
11:00am - 2pm
Odyssey SCREEN
Sisters
A grieving teen struggles to reclaim her place in a world that feels forever changed.
Sara is a typical London teenager, except she has a sister-sized hole in her world. It’s been a year and she’s not ‘moved on’, she’s lost contact with friends and her passions. Sara, held back by grief and the fear of completely losing her sister, can’t find the way forward. Yet.
11 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Mary Elizabeth White
Dear Vengeance
A trio seeking karmic revenge against a corrupt detective find themselves with more than they bargained for when they accidentally save a teenage runaway.
93 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Adam R Kennedy
11:00am - 12:30pm
Silver Screen
Citroen
A community at the coast of the Netherlands have everything they would wish for. Jonah tries to escape his role as cult leader, no matter what.
19 mins
Netherlands
Directed by Bastiaan Floris Rook
A/Way
After suffering a profound loss, a travel journalist is sent on assignment to Martinique, which sparks a candid reflection on her unsettled life. Blending the lines between documentary and narrative, A/way focuses on the stories of the people Anna profiles in Martinique (played by non-actors), which pushes her to examine her path forward coming to terms with her grief.
67 mins
United States
Directed by Derek Shane Garcia
1.25PM - 2.45pm
Silver Screen
Jamal
An eloquent and personable Rastafarian graphically explains his philosophy whilst growing and cultivating an orchard on a small Caribbean island.
15 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Michael Slowe
The Model Doctor - A Charmed Life
From fashion model through Olympic sailor to Surgeon, Robin Tattersall's life is extraordinary. Here he recounts stories from his life which will intrigue, unbelievable in some cases and quite scandalous in others.
52 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Michael Slowe
1pm - 4pm
SHORTS SESSION 9
Odyssey SCREEN
Arcade
A hedonistic drifter attempts to celebrate the birthday of his estranged, straight-laced younger brother the only way he knows how.
14 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Ruari Chambers
STI: Sexually Transmitted Introductions
A motley crew of promiscuous individuals find themselves forced together in their very worst nightmare: the local STI clinic. Opening up farcical truths and mind-altering revelations, they're catapulted towards a climax of excruciating consequences...
15 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Harris Vaughan
World's Shortest War
Desperate for money and out of time; Joaquin, Jesse, and Frank panic in an empty parking lot from a failed house robbery. With nothing left but a dimebag of cocaine, the three turn to what they know best.
Joaquin, struggling to find his voice, is pressured to rob a local pizza shop in a final desperate attempt to gain money. Battling the urge to leave, Joaquin reluctantly stays, out of loyalty. As the three forcefully rush the cashier and manager, they take off with the money.
11 mins
USA
Directed by Joseph Horta
Where Are All the Gay Superheroes?
Professional superheroes Sterling and Meridian have just finished saving the day (again) when suddenly, they find themselves in a rare moment alone. The suits come off, but when old tensions and old enemies return, our “heroes” learn the dark truth about who they are underneath.
Starring Rory Fleck-Byrne (This Is Going to Hurt, BBC) and Imran Adams (Hollyoaks, Channel 4).
15 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Tom Paul Martin
Crusts
Words and sandwiches are shared round a grave as an Irish family tries to grieve the untimely death of a loved one. Dark Comedy-Drama.
11 mins
United Kingdon
Directed by Alfie Dale
Angela
An awkward first date spirals into chaos when a mix-up over a missing leg leads to a series of bizarre misunderstandings. 'Angela' is a charming short comedy about love, limbs and lateral incisors.
15 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Brendan Cleaves
Nothing Safer
Incarcerated women in the Prison Trained K-9 Companion Program, gain skills, self-esteem, and income by training dogs from all backgrounds. Launched in 2002 by Colorado Correctional Industries, the program benefits both inmates and children with serious medical conditions by providing trained dogs and preparing inmates for life after prison. It also gives dogs a second chance as a perfect marriage of ideas – saving humans through saving dogs.
27 mins
USA
Directed by Cynthia Cazanas Garin
Bridge
BRIDGE, a young receptionist working at a healthcare practice, grapples with heartbreak, motherhood and a crumbling healthcare system. Locked into a disconnected routine, when she picks up the phone to a mum struggling with anxiety (Kirsty), they discover a shared past and form an unlikely bond. While enthralled in this intimate conversation, Bridget must deal with the demands of her work, including tending to an elderly woman with dementia, which ultimately gives her a sense of hope.
16 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Tara Aghdashloo
5pm - 7pm
SILVER Screen
Unperson
In a near future where innocence can be sold, a framed woman fights to clear her name and a prospective whistle-blower searches for the courage to speak out.
12 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Lona Fontaine
New Paragraph
Invincible
Set in June 2012, against the backdrop of the recession and the Afghanistan conflict, Emily and Oliver leave behind their comfortable middle-class life in London to start anew in a small northern town in England. Emily is eager to immerse herself in the lives of what she calls "real people," while Oliver seeks relief from mounting financial pressure.
109 mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Emma Croft
5pm - 7pm
ODYSSEY Screen
TBC
TBC
There and Back
Eleven-year-old Mitya is struggling with an illness. Once in the hospital, he strikes up a friendship with the rebellious Marina, who is older than him, smokes and makes up stories that are both true and fictional. The children run away and go in search of Crooked Cape, the place where wishes come true. It is up to Mitya to find out what he really wants. It's up to Marina to find someone who really needs her, and it's up to her father to learn about his fears and learn how to communicate with his son.
100 mins
Russia
Directed by Oleg Asadulin
8Pm - 10pm
Silver Screen
TBC
TBC
The Bad Guy
After moving to the US, a filmmaker and first-time mom discovers active shooter drills in Texas daycares. She takes a deep dive into the state’s controversial school safety protocols.
70 mins
Belgium
Directed By Kwinten Gernay, Louise Van Assche
8pm - 10pm
Odyssey SCREEN
A Smile For Her
A dedicated husband must summon his inner strength to recover a cherished keepsake that is slipping further from his grasp.
7 Mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Daniel Keeble
Wish You Were Here
The lengths a lonely old woman would go through to find some kind of human connection.
7 Mins
United Kingdom
Directed by Ramzey Sabbagh, Fhuad Braimoh
The Broken Arrow
Barry Barnes had it all. A local darts champion hero, but tragedy strikes when his coach and mentor dies in a car accident. Blaming himself, Barry descends into a downward spiral of drink and debauchery over several years, throwing away anchance to be darts champion. He becomes arrogant and selfish, and the one time hero hits rock bottom when his own drunken actions result in him losing an arm.
99 Mins
United Kingdom
Directed Chris Simmons