Kana, a tender creature who travels through the desires of the young, helps a friend with a problem by delving into her subconscious, where nothing is as it seems.

8 mins

Spain

Directed by Xanti Rodriguez

When a complacent filmmaker’s lucky potato starts to rot, she rushes back to its birthplace, a potato farm, to make a documentary before she meets the same fate.

87 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Henry Hopkin

Lara is an 11-year-old girl with a loving father, Juanjo, whom she rarely sees and with whom she enjoys magical moments. However, the one who spends the most time with her and helps her with everything she needs is her mother, Cristina. Lara will gradually realize that her father is not really who she thinks he is.

16 mins

Spain

Directed by Adria Fernandez Codina

Fori (50) – Bulgarian man from Sofia. His life is empty and meaningless. An unemployed man who lives off his wife. Fori doesn't love her, she feels it and takes revenge on him. Stars are Fori’s passion- he is a passionate amateur astronomer. But his telescope is stolen. Fori accidentally comes to know that there is a man called Vasyliy, who lives in the town of Vylkovo in Ukraine, and who can sell an inexpensive old Soviet telescope.

Fori and his friend Theo start for a long journey by an old car through Romania to the Danube Delta, to Vilkovo. This city was once founded by Old Believers, who fled Russia in search of freedom and an attempt to preserve their faith and traditions. There are water channels instead of streets in the city; boats are main transport of local residents. Old Believers use boats to catch fish and to deliver goods. Fori and Theo are fond of the "Ukrainian Venice".

110 mins

Bulgaria

Vasil Stepanov Barkov

Juan and Gonzalo have been journalists and friends for a long time. Both enjoy a good position within the newspaper, but the “midday demon” (or midlife crisis) lurks. Especially today, coming from a funeral where they had to say goodbye to a former colleague. They stop to have a coffee before going to work and, suddenly, Juan starts a confrontation with his friend for feeding bread to the ducks.

10 mins

Spain

Directed by Andrea Noceda

Natalia, the prima ballerina of the Mariinsky Theater, is preparing for the premiere of the ballet "Seasons", but because of the jealousy of her husband, the director of the ballet, suddenly finds herself involved in a violent confrontation with the troupe. Both her triumph and her entire future are under threat. 

100 mins

Russian Federation

Directed by Maxim Shabalin

In a secretive WWII code-breaking hub, a young British woman's allegiance to her country collides with a passionate romance with an American soldier, leading to a transatlantic tale of love, sacrifice, and a family legacy wrapped in wartime secrets.

21 mins

USA

Directed by Hannah Anderson

#RevolutionAnyone is a positive, incredibly timely documentary that says ‘yes we can' change our society to better reflect the needs of all its citizens.

#RevolutionAnyone draws out information/inspiration from those on the frontline of fomenting change in the UK; draws on comparisons with Robert Tressell's seminal Socialist text 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' (120 years later, inequality and the Ruling Class still reign) and draws conclusions leading to our MANIFESTO FOR A MODERN REVOLUTION.

84 mins

United Kingdom

Documentary

Directed by Archie Lauchlan, Jodie Lauchlan

Danni, a thirty-something woman who lives on her own, is struggling to make sense of a world in which she's the only person who seems not to know exactly how she should be living her life. Her only solace is "just a kids' book" but maybe in childish things there are adult truths.

9 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Charlie Mulliner, James Gillingham

Struck dumb by a dangerous cycle of depression and grief, Anne (Sarah-Jane Potts) attempts to shift her life by taking herself on a cheap holiday. She hopes to find peace, beauty and perspective, but on arrival she’s met with noise, squalor and danger.

Threats to her safety force Anne to sleep rough in a unknown place, a chance encounter with another solo traveller, Bill (David Ganly) offers her an unexpected solution and a chain of surprising and often hilarious events unfold between these two strangers.

88 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Joseph Milson



Is this the story of an Artificial Intelligence capable of writing a screenplay by itself? Is this the story of Esther, whose life seems centered on the pleasure of a sadistic rabbit? Or is it Corine's story, harassed by her lecherous boss? Or that of the young Lazaridis, who dreams every night of strangling a woman? And what if they were all consciously linked?

104 mins

France

Directed by Aurelien Heraud & Olivier Heraud

Sophie becomes suspicious when her boyfriend, Harry, comes home the next day after an unplanned night out.

4 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Ajitpal Babbra

A solitary woman is visited by a mysterious old acquaintance.

27 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Sorin Baluta

Vicky Sanderson is a dedicated but overworked children's laboratory researcher who desperately needs a break from her demanding job at the Dragon's Research Facility. Seeking solitude, she ventures into an uncharted forest for a hiking holiday – a decision that will change her life forever.

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26 mins

United Kingdom

Directed Steve Barnett

The evil RST forces have taken Beth hostage, for their own cause. Daniels builds a force to fight this evil, save his sister and restore peace.

29 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Adam Daniels

A mother struggling to make ends meet, details the incremental sacrifices she will make to give her daughter a brighter future.

9 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Emma Stansfield

Frank, after years of having raped and murdered Karlijn's daughter Lola, stalks Nina in the shadows who is playing with her brother on the beach.

In an oversight by Anna, Nina's mother, the predator achieves his horrible task by being imprisoned for 20 years for Nina's death. As time goes by, Frank is released.

20 mins

Netherlands

Directed by Luis Jorge Mujia Duarte

HA'PENNY DIP Is a debut, short-comedy, written-by and starring Harry McIlroy.

It centers around the four main characters: Bill, Sandra, Gary and Fox. Who, due to lack of options, are forced to rob a bank - the bank they all work at.

10 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Miles Berkley-Smith, Jodie Woodall

The Rally follows the journey of Renata, a terminally ill woman, who spends her final days camping with her best friend, Sam. When Renata's declining health suddenly takes a positive turn, Sam grows increasingly suspicious - leading Renata to realise that her time on earth is running out.

11 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Jake RingsellD

An artist in sheep's clothing.



5 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by James Button

Gene grapples with an identity crisis inflicted by wondrous yet frightening advances in human technology. Reality blurs between man and machine, as Gene finds his path in this new world of artificial intelligence.

18 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Sam Weeks

Cindie finds herself at the centre of a skewed fairytale when, spurred on by her best friend Crystal, she visits a fortune teller, who reveals that Prince Charming is on his way...

Cindie is a vivacious working-class woman, flitting between unemployment and zero hour contract jobs. At 40 she’s on the cusp of perimenopause, looking bleakly into her future, while clinging to her chaotic party-filled past. Marriage fixer Vivienne, offers Cindie a lifeline – in the shape of marriage to 27 year old Tariq, who has risked his life fleeing Syria to seek asylum in the UK.
Cindie is sceptical, but what has she got to lose? Well, it turns out quite a lot - if she gets caught.

15 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Phoebe Barran

Ida is afraid of stepping out of her flat. The only things that keep her safe are her birds. Ida's routine is interrupted when her daughter Alex pays a weekend visit.



15 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Ariana King

A micro short experimental drama focusing on a drummer battling against the ticking of time. Written by Olivia Bennett, an LGBTQ Actor/Writer/Musician from Essex - her first produced project, with more to come!

4 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Laura Jean Healey

A depressed housewife seeks out a troubled young man from her past, with disastrous consequences.

17 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Paul Holbrook

Inspired by true events.
Rural England, early 2013. Ruth and Juliet are waiting for the British Parliament to legalise same-sex marriage so can get married. But Juliet suffers from a terminal illness and doesn't have long to live. They are racing against time.

22 mins

United Kingdom

Directed By Kasra Karimi

An aging dentist kidnaps a young man with intentions of killing him because he’s had an affair with his wife, but an unlikely connection starts to form between them.

15 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Sai Karan Talwar

An adult daughter strives to keep a loving relationship with her difficult mother at distance during the end of lockdown. The mother while pokey and critical is ultimately lonely. Laced with humour and emotion (starring Maureen Lipman and Amanda Abbington) 

15 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Jane Sanger

Six would-be superheroes confront the realities of adult life. Juggling rent, failing friendships and the gig economy, will our heroes finally “make it big”, or will their powers go to waste?

15 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Michael Bicarregui

Set in 1970s rural Devon, 'Christmas, 1978' is a short film that delves into the nuanced relationship between a father and son within a heavily catholic working-class community in the week leading up to Christmas Day. As Jon’s traditional catholic values clash with his son’s new metropolitan lifestyle, the film becomes an exploration of the paradox of Catholicism and Homosexuality.

17 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Lara Fullalove

Chloe, a regular at the Broken Hearts hospital and a desperate romantic, is back again after yet another romantic mishap. This time, Dr. Love agrees to prescribe her a rebound - the love-cynical Charlie, who's here on his first visit. They must undergo the treatment together, regardless of their clashing beliefs.

17 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Julie Magnaudet

When a volunteer turns up for his shift to help guide a young offender through the process of his arrest, he gets more than he bargained for.

Appropriate Adult, Oscar Walden, is already having a bad day when he meets young detainee, Jordan Tempest, who seems out to make it worse.

Oscar's only job is to guide Jordan through the process of his arrest but the young man makes it as difficult as possible. Having to also contend with his own dysfunctional family puts Oscar off kilter and Jordan's soon running rings around him.

18 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Jonathan Blagrove

24 hours. Dagmara, a Polish nurse, works the day shift. Analyn, a Filipina nurse, works the night shift. The two care-workers, who barely interact outside of their weekly handover, must come together to face insurmountable challenges; being understaffed, underfunded, and having their competence challenged by the son of a resident. Set against a backdrop of brewing tension and anti-immigrant sentiment - over the course of two days and one night, Take Care shows the quiet revelations that can occur in a care home.

15 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Katharine Stocker

When Vernon goes to sleep, things get stolen

14 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Fergus March

Rosie suffers from an undiagnosed case of Papilledema - a condition in which increased pressure around the brain causes visual blackouts and affects a person’s judgment. Rosie is a divorced mother raising her 3-year-old son on her own. Her ex-partner is suspicious that Rosie is not well and repeatedly checks in on her. When Rosie's neighbours also become suspicious about her behaviour, they report it to her ex-partner who then threatens to take their son away. With her connection to her son now in jeopardy, Rosie gets in her car and escapes with the child.

13 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Paul Bloomfield

With spiralling debts and a partner at the end of her tether, Alex, a mid 40s freelancer, desperately needs some work. A golden opportunity at an absurdly trendy agency offers a way out. But he's going to have to play their game if he wants to land the role.

13 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Ed Kear, Cringo Williamson

All planets in our solar system revolve around the sun. For Evan and Rhian, their universe revolves around table twelve at the Rainbow Inn on Mill Lane.

72 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Richard Anthony Dunford

A heartfelt drama that unfolds through the intimate lens of a home video camera. It tells the story of Luke, a firefighter, and his family, as they navigate the heartbreaking aftermath of September 11th. Capturing the family's everyday moments, juxtaposed against the backdrop of Luke's declining health due to 9/11-related illnesses, the film immerses us in the love, grief, and strength of a family as they confront a system that chooses to ignore the ongoing challenges of a tragedy that continues to shape their lives.

14 mins

United States

Directed by Christina Chironna

Herb and Audry have had a near perfect relationship for over fifty years. This anniversary, Herb has a few surprises in store for his three estranged daughters; Daisy, the youngest, Ivy, the middle child, and Rain, the eldest. Herb, having recently been diagnosed with a fatal brain tumour, announces that he is choosing to die on his own terms and is not seeking treatment. Not only that, but he wants to spend his remaining hours with them getting to know their inner most secrets and finding a way to clear the air between the three. 

As the daughters grapple with one another and wrestle their own demons, their father’s fate slowly becomes a reality, and Audry also realizes that she’s not in a position to say goodbye either. Unfortunately what should be a weekend celebration of life, slowly turns into a darker reality as all five are forced to look at themselves in a way they never have before. After all, it’s only with our family that we can really hurt.

96 mins

Canada

Avi Ronn Federgreen

Veteran detective confronts her long dreaded fear as she races against time to stop a returning unstoppable threat, facing what can only be described as something outside of the realm of extreme possibilities.

9 mins

United Kingdom

Directed By Nik London

Sam is having a bad day. He is battling an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, is late on a deadline for a writing gig, and risks having to pay back an advance he can’t afford to.

When a series of strange incidents start happening to him, a chance encounter whilst drowning his sorrows sends his already bad day spinning in directions he couldn’t possibly have seen coming.



97 mins

United Kingdom

Directed by Damon Rickard