Introducing the NFF2024 Official Selection…
Featuring 137 short films from 20 countries, screening in Norwich this November.
Submissions open 13th January!
154
International
A kindergarten teacher is assigned to educate an advanced prototype of artificial intelligence, on the condition that he approaches it as a child.
A Grade Students
East Anglian
For Georgia & Ella, passing their GCSEs is no laughing matter. So when they discover they have failed maths, they take matters into their own hands…
A Kaleidoscope of Butterflies
East Anglian
The captivating term for a gathering of butterflies is a ‘kaleidoscope,’ and what better way to honour this enchanting fact than through a short film!
A Summer’s End Poem
International
Shortly before the end of the summer holidays, a country boy spends his savings on his dream of a city hairstyle – with surprising results.
Alleviate
East Anglian
Living in the shadows of unthinkable loss, one man seeks solace from the one person who knows him best, his future self.
Amy and Frog
Animation
A lonely young girl’s encounter with a mythical being at the park takes her on an adventure to a new world where magic and friendship beckons.
An Angel On Oxford Street
Animation
Saul reluctantly ventures to Oxford Street in London, where an unexpected encounter with a rough sleeper transforms his life.
And Granny Would Dance
Animation
Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards.
Autophagy
Animation
A waterborne disease ravages a town. As societal hatred grows, a couple must choose: pay for medication or drink the water and face rejection.
Awaiting the Lightning Bolt
Student
Renato, an eccentric Renaissance inventor, seeks to capture lightning in a jar. As he defies skeptics, his quest becomes a thrilling adventure of love and nature.
Back of the Net
East Anglian
A young footballer faces a tough choice: pursue her dream of going pro, or care for her grandmother Maggie, whose memory of her own football career is fading.
Balkan, Baby
Student
Martina, striving to fit in as a “good immigrant” in Germany, meets Dunja, a confident young woman proud of her origins. This encounter forces Martina to confront her own repressed identity.
Bannkorb
Student
A former SS colonel lives a secluded life in a hut deep in the forest. The idyll proves to be a facade as the demons of the past continue to haunt him.
Bathsheba
British
A widow, struggling to readjust to a life of grief, unexpectedly meets a woman whose presence is transformative.
Bender Defenders
Documentary
In East London, four queer martial artists gather to celebrate trans people, discussing how anger, pain, friendship, and joy drive their resistance and unity.
Black & White Duppy
British
On the day of his grandma’s funeral, 17-year-old Red faces multi-generational demons in this surreal horror film exploring colonial trauma and Black family histories.
Bo Jacquo
International
Actor Daniel prepares for a Mafia movie scene about his father’s death, delving into childhood memories that deeply impact his life.
Bonfire
Animation
Isaac weaves through various friends at a Bonfire night, wondering whether he should send pictures to the man on his phone.
Bongo’s Big Adventure
Student
After he ruins his Christmas with a mistake, Ash’s Granddad tries to cheer him up with an old TV show, a children’s musical starring a honey badger called Bongo.
Broomsticks on Broadway
Animation
Fellinda Cauldron is inspired by the moon to make a magical dancing potion – can she over come her doubts and complete her bubbling brew?
Brown Brit
British
Brown Brit follows a woman’s journey from an arranged marriage in 1987 India to her new life on a North London council estate raising three children.
Burning World
Documentary
The world is on fire, why not start a band? Over the course of one night, we follow the newest punks brave enough to take the stage.
Camping in Paradise
International
A philosopher and his girlfriend involuntarily must spend a night at a nudist campsite, which is far beyond their comfort zone.
Clodagh
International
A lonely priest’s housekeeper encounters a young Irish girl of exceptional talent.
Clown Island
British
Believing that his way of life is under threat, a Clown records a message for the world. But does he really mean it?
Crevette
Student
A young woman faces her fear of pregnancy when she can no longer ignore the presence of the embryo in her freezer.
Dawn Every Day
International
Set in 1956, 8 year old Nabil navigates through new social norms he cannot fathom that impact his next door best friend in post nationalized Egypt.
Dead End
Animation
When a strange being appears, Fred’s neighborhood is frightened. Only Fred dares to approach the intruder, opening up a world that had yet been closed to him.
Death Code X
Student
Ilja, a crisis worker, hides his struggles after a traumatic case. But when a suicidal driver pushes him to the edge, he’s forced to confront his unresolved past.
Delivery
British
A newly-qualified midwife experiences the most physically and psychologically challenging night shift of her career.
Detours Ahead
Animation
A road trip traces a transition of grief to acceptance through valleys, junctions, and detours.
Dial
East Anglian
After her mother dies mysteriously, Dani is haunted by her mother’s ringing phone, uncovering dark secrets that unravel her world.
Dodo
Student
Dodo‘s father is a big blue bird. One day he flies away from the window, and hasn‘t come back. From then on, Dodo stops growing up.
Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite
British
Night has fallen but something has awoken. 9 year old Elsa is stirred from her sleep by peculiar sounds echoing from downstairs…
Dormant
International
A man cares for his comatose wife at home. After a transgression, he fears something sinister has awakened in her.
Dream Burger
British
Luke and Simon always go for burgers together after tennis. But this time, Luke wants to tell Simon how he really feels about him.
Echo
Documentary
Ania and Bartek, two stuttering teenagers undergoing speech therapy, are learning to like themselves and stop being afraid.
End of Infinity
British
Two young women, swap jokes and comfortable silences on a bus journey through the idyllic English countryside – but their relationship is more than it seems.
Expiration Date
Documentary
A son reflects on his father’s position as the sole operator of a 4th-generation dairy farm, and his own decision not to carry on its legacy.
F.O.G
British
A British Sikh living two lives, tries to connect with her mother and tell her the truth but will the ancestral traditions that are embedded and the emotional pressure hold her back.
Fierce-ish Grace
British
As Grace steps into her pay review, she prepares to unleash a version of herself that only her bathroom mirror has ever seen.
Final Demand
British
Grace turns up to Mr Freeman’s house to demand he pay for all the overdue bills he owes the council – but he prefers a more spiritual approach.
First Timer
British
It’s Meghan’s first week on the job as a home carer. She’s left alone to visit the elderly Bonnie who has a refreshing, yet challenging approach to her personal care.
Fishmonger
Student
In this supernatural dark comedy, a pathetic Irish fishmonger must survive a sex pact with an ancient fish creature in order to save his mother’s soul from burning in hell.
Follow the Dogs
Documentary
A portrait of the relationship between healthcare and creativity, through the unique lens of cancer patient Warren Hastings as he recovers from treatment.
Gardening
Animation
In the aftermath of sexual assault, a woman retreats into the garden of her mind to search for answers.
Happy Meat
British
When a lab-grown vegan meat develops teeth, the company owners face an escalating set of moral dilemmas, as the situation spirals out of control.
Hard to Swallow
International
In the late 90s Paris suburbs, 17-year-old Emilie’s father angrily refuses to pick up her friend at a party. Emilie and her mother spend the night searching, reshaping her view of her father.
Horse in a Blue Tuxedo
Student
A magical realist anthology follows eight encounters with a mysterious masked figure. Each character searches for someone as their stories culminate in a fated evening at an American diner.
How Did I Get Here
International
Sardonic Cynthia walks us through a play-by- play of a recent “squicky” date, requiring her to confront some uncomfortable truths.
How The World Is Going To End
Documentary
The public’s fleeting feelings about the world’s future and potential ending are explored, capturing the beauty and fragility of the planet on 16mm film.
How To Skin A Cheetah
Student
Bobby’s tales of hunting game on the plains of Tanzania inspire a sinister side in her mollycoddled co-worker Lucas.
I Would Like to Live on the Moon
Student
A young non-binary person feels overwhelmed and wants to escape – literally, to the moon.
In Our Hands
Student
In 1983, a lieutenant at a defense base receives an alarm of five incoming nukes. Facing conflicting data and protocol, he must decide whether to retaliate. Based on a true story.
In the Shadow of the Cypress
Animation
A captain suffering from PTSD, lives with his daughter & struggles with a harsh life. One day something unexpected happens.
Iranian Yellow Pages
Documentary
Striving to build a successful life in London, Reza places an ad in a peculiar newspaper and discovers the Iranian community hidden in plain sight.
Is anyone alive?
International
When a bombing destroys his house, a father gets stuck under the rubble and desperately looks for help to save his injured daughter. Inspired by true events.
Just Kids
International
Ben, an ambitious Asian-American man shaped by his father’s immigrant experience, is visited by a familiar face on his way to the top.
Last Remembrances
Student
A hospice videographer records a terminally ill man’s disturbing last words and must decide whether to reveal them to his daughter, knowing they’ll change her life.
Latch
Student
After soothing a crying baby, Thea feels like a natural mother—until another woman claims the baby is hers, leaving Thea questioning her bond with her own child.
Le Charade
Student
A psychotic episode ensues after a lonely mime’s imaginary friend breaks up with him and he is forced to re-enter society.
Le Château Des Chats
Student
A cat cafe in the heart of Paris becomes a secret city hotspot as the cats open a jazz cafe in the middle of the night.
Lionhead
British
After striking up an unlikely-friendship, a British-Chinese lion dancer must come to terms with his shame towards his own traditions before it’s too late.
Lost Land
Documentary
Jefry and Samuel move to Maldonado to study but face identity struggles. Jefry must find his way to escape the city’s stifling grip.
Madeline’s House
Student
A little girl, Madeline, takes us on a tour of her beloved childhood home as she slowly remembers the strange and disturbing events that led to her death.
Magic Candies
Animation
Dong-Dong, often ignored by other kids, buys magical candies that let him hear his old sofa talk. As he explores the candies, he discovers surprising new conversations.
MAN>CODE
British
Lucas’s casual fling with Theo takes a strange turn when his ex unexpectedly returns home early.
Maud et Luna
International
After weeks of secretive work, Luna finally unveils her painting to her girlfriend, Maud.
MEOW!
International
In order to find her pet cat, a young toilet attendant has to sell her feet pics to a deranged river hunchback and find her way to a shadow puppet theatre adaptation of her life.
Midnight Rising
British
For migrant communities joy is political, and in London’s underground Asian rave scene there’s a new generation of rhythmic resistance unfolding.
Minus Plus Multiply
Student
A woman tries to find a place to fit in a weird world full of containers and eventually feels whole again.
Moving Parts
Animation
In a surreal dystopia, a travelling salesman encounters a singing behemoth. This two-headed monstrosity tempts him with a terrifying proposition.
Next in Line
British
A refugee doctor seeking government aid faces a tough choice at her job centre: work as a cleaner or face sanctions in the system she hoped would support her.
Offline
International
Things get out of hand when a major security brand, an advertising agency and a production company meet at a so-called offline meeting, to try to agree on the final cut of a commercial film.
One Track Mind
Animation
Sophia the squirrel embarks on a journey of self-discovery, helping her navigate emotions of grief after the loss of a close friend.
Opening Up
East Anglian
Jas kisses Adam, then rejects him, leaving him heartbroken. At home, she just wants peace but faces her meddling flatmate Ben’s matchmaking schemes.
Patience
British
In a week of patient visits, seasoned nurse Flora mentors student Kev. Amid highs, lows, and bonding, Kev discovers his potential, reigniting Flora’s passion.
Penny drops
East Anglian
A bitter-sweet story of a man spending one last weekend away with the one he loves the most.
Perfect City: The Bravest Kid
Student
Chased by his nightmare knife hand, the paper boy has to confront his real fear which supposed to be his hope.
Pipedream
Documentary
Born into a dreamless world of violence, Paul reimagines his life, from childhood heroin addiction and criminality to the pursuit of hope and human connection.
Pobl Bachyn
British
After a breakup, Adam seeks comfort with friends, but at midnight, a chilling local tradition threatens to turn his visit into a nightmare.
Portrait
Student
When teenager Siah decides to take a nude selfie, she feels both exhilarated and mature. But when she finds her photo has been shared, her sexual agency all but evaporates before her.
Promising Signs
British
Gareth, an anxious teen, and Sadie, a spirited girl who communicates through BSL, seek connection on a romantic night, battling both personal barriers and a chaotic world in this black-and-white love story.
Quiet Life
British
Geoffrey buries his phone and shuns technology in a one-man silent rebellion against the modern world.
Raindog
British
Two computer programmers developing a weather forecasting AI are unnerved to discover their creation is far more powerful than they’d imagined.
Recordings of a Weather Camera
International
At a ski resort, a weather camera installed to display majestic mountain panoramas casually captures a panorama of human abominations.
Red Sky at Night
British
Val, a century-old vampire, starts university but faces tension as her grieving mother struggles with her leaving home for a new chapter.
Rice Ball
Animation
A British-East Asian school kid faces her fears when her home-cooked packed lunch is scrutinised.
Roach
British
17-year-old Bonnie takes a cleaning job at Mr. Roach’s eerie house, only to uncover dark secrets that reveal her employer’s true, sinister nature.
Rock Paper Scissors
Student
A father and son running a makeshift hospital on the front line of war, face a tough decision when a platoon of soldiers approaches their building.
Room Taken
International
Homeless Isaac hides in Victoria’s home after returning her forgotten bag. As he stays hidden, an unexpected bond forms between them.
Root Note
Animation
Four starving plants scavenge to exist on the edge of an arid slate mine. Then they discover something that gives them purpose and allows them to thrive – jazz music.
Roses
British
Rosa finds herself unexpectedly spending an evening out alone as her daughter throws an 18th birthday party.
Say Wuff!
Student
An Indonesian boy falls in love with a blue-haired hairdresser, deciding to gather all his friends to create the greatest magic trick ever seen.
Seeking Thomas
British
A visceral dance film about a young man who is struggling with his mental health.
SHÉ (SNAKE)
British
Fei Li is the top violinist in her youth orchestra. When another violinist arrives to challenge her place, her anxieties take a monstrous physical form.
Sitter
British
Aurora is asked to look after her friend’s cat, but as events take a turn for the worse, she is forced to ask herself – am I a good person?
Six For Gold
Documentary
Six For Gold follows Ellie-Bea Thomas, a Team SOGB rhythmic gymnast with Down’s Syndrome, as she goes for gold at the Special Olympic World Games.
Sleepyhead
British
17-year-old Rae, chronically ill and chronically awesome, dreams of escape and plots revenge on her clueless doctors.
Some Kind of Paradise
Student
In a chance encounter on Grindr, a reclusive barman at an Arkansas line-dancing bar connects with a charismatic Hollywood actor.
Speed Queen 51
International
Alone in a laundromat at night, two strangers realize they’ll never see each other again and decide to trade secrets.
Sunny Life Farms
East Anglian
On a British farm, Nizar, enslaved and in debt, dreams of reuniting with his family but faces new peril when a volatile arrival disrupts his plans.
Sunshower
Student
Bullied and exhausted, a boy returns home as rain falls. Upon entering, he transforms into a tree-like figure. His mother approaches silently, holding an axe…
Talking Heads
British
Jay and Ellie heat things up, but Jay’s struggling. In the bathroom, he and his wise-cracking penis, Dick, debate toxic masculinity and manhood.
TAMAGOYAKI
British
When Aya moves to the UK from Japan, she slowly starts to realize the cultural differences in love and affection that make her start to question if she is loved by her mum.
Tell Me What You Want
Student
An essay film that celebrates femininity. Over 30 women throughout Germany reflect on what it means to exist as a person read as female in a world that was not made for them.
Tennis, Oranges
Animation
A robotic vacuum suffering from burnout quits its job at a hospital and sets out to find community and a greater purpose on a quiet street where two lonely rabbits are stuck in perpetual loops.
The Awakening
British
Mike’s muddy feet lead him to discover he sleepwalks at night. With a GoPro, he tracks his eerie nocturnal journey, revealing a terrifying nightmare.
The Bell Never Rings Again
British
While Mike waits for his first date with Lara, his imagination runs wild, dreaming up many scenarios in which the date could go wrong. The longer he waits, the crazier his imagination becomes.
The Generators
British
In a future drained of colour, Oscar and his ailing husband struggle with a cruel and hierarchical medical system where energy credits are the new currency.
The Golden Boy
British
A family drama, about a non-verbal autistic six-year-old boy who with the help of his older sister, proves that his high support needs can’t stop his potential.
The Influence of Ping Pong is Big
Documentary
The story of the Brighton Table Tennis Club reveals the impact of the game on both players and mentors alike.
The Lure
1 Minute Movie
Late at night, a lone fisherman discovers he is not the only one hoping to hook something.
The Man Who Loved Flowers
Student
The life of a South Indian man whose love for flowers goes unnoticed.
THE MöBIUS TRIP
British
A road trip to a wedding pushes a dysfunctional family to the brink after their journey descends into a claustrophobic hallucinatory nightmare.
The Real Thing
British
Following a surprisingly successful date, a lonely man faces a race against time to rid his apartment of a dark secret.
The Surrogate Girl
International
High schooler Mira hides her pregnancy due to stigma and plans to give her baby to a local couple posing as pregnant. When labor begins, secrets are revealed.
The Trail
British
Estranged siblings Martin and Sam’s walk in the woods turns into a nightmare when a lone hiker blurs the line between reality and delusion.
Three Hares
Animation
Three sisters must remind mankind to respect the earth in order to protect their future.
Turn Up The Bass
Documentary
The remarkable and little-known story of Troi Lee, the unstoppable force behind the UK’s deaf music and rave scene.
TUSKY
British
Under the care of his struggling wife, a retired rhubarb farmer begins to experience vivid and disturbing hallucinations.
Unprecedented Crimes
British
Its Frank and Ollie’s first day at ‘work’ and things don’t quite go the way it does in their favorite movies. Ultimatums can be tricky in this workplace comedy with a twist.
Verrucaway
British
In the dull world of Verrucaway, a pharmaceutical company, Paul’s life changes when the power of Iris, an AI assistant, is unleashed.
Victory To The Mimers
British
A Mime performer battles a right-wing government’s attack on the arts, rallying for a silent revolution to save his beloved craft from extinction.
We Beg To Differ
Student
In the underground world of diffing, a community finds solace in their passion, as they navigate personal struggles and challenges both on and off the road.
Weave
British
When a young black girl is being coaxed to hide her Afro by her fiercely protective father, she learns his motivations and concerns are to save her from suffering the same fate as her mother.
What We Wished We Could Be
British
Two interwoven moments in the relationship of a couple affected by the contaminated blood scandal, revealing their sacrifices, their love, and the things they never felt safe to say.
Where The Light Falls
British
Katy, facing an abusive home, bonds with photography student Vanesa, who lends her a camera. Through it, Katy documents and becomes aware of her harsh reality.
Wish You Were Here
British
A lonely old woman desparately searches for human connection on the internet.
You Land
British
In the remote Scottish countryside, a downtrodden woman finds herself entangled in a newly-discovered influencer culture.
Your Next Breath
Student
Sculptor Kenny Hunter undertakes Scotland’s first Covid memorial, dedicated to frontline NHS workers, for the Royal College of Surgeons.
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