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Student
Sealed off from the outside world for a long time, prisoners memorize the phone numbers of the other families in order to escape dehumanisation.
A Different Place
British
Forty-something Evelyn embarks on a journey of self-discovery with Cleo, a younger woman who exudes the kind of confidence Evelyn has only dreamed of.
A Drifting Up
Documentary
It takes 6 weeks to come off anti-depressants. A man tries to dance his way through it, armed only with a boombox and a sign inviting others to join.
A Goat’s Spell
Animation
A conquest before breakfast, a clueless goat next to the house, a couple of promising airplanes far up in the sky. Then things and events fall apart.
Action
International
On a film set, there are always unforeseen events. Some days, it’s all there is. And sometimes it’s even worse.
Air
Animation
AIR is about a young girl who lives in a polluted megacity that is trying to make the world a better place.
An Evening With Taglioni
British
When legendary ballerina Marie Taglioni retired, her pointe shoes were bought by a fan – then cooked at a lavish dinner party and served to 35 guests.
An Invitation
International
An 8-year-old boy reluctantly visits his divorced father in Hong Kong. With secretive intentions, they find it difficult to connect with each other.
An Irish Goodbye
British
On a rural farm, two estranged brothers are forced to reunite following their mother’s death, but will an unfulfilled bucket list bring them together?
As I Live and Breathe
British
In a world where the air sends you to sleep, a timid romantic uses the only gas mask and her imagination to experience a fulfilling romance.
August
International
Prussia, summer 1790: Two young men escape from the rules and laws of their noble households. For one day, they live out their personal freedom.
Backflip
Animation
Attempting a backflip is not safe. You can break your neck, or land on your head. But what if you’re an AI-based avatar? It can’t be that hard…
Ballet & I
Documentary
An intimate portrait spotlighting a dancer’s relationship with her mental health following the introduction of dance in her life.
Beware of Trains
Animation
A “train of thought thriller” about a woman with extreme anxiety living in a world dominated by fear and uncertainty.
Bibimbap for One
British
After the passing of her mother, an unusual encounter with an elderly neighbour helps Hana to put things into perspective.
Big Ears
East Anglian
A struggling actor finds a lump on his testicle and is forced to confront his life choices
Black Peter
British
Time is of the essence as Peter goes to great lengths to remove a compromising photo of himself from the internet.
Bleep
British
A couple’s relationship is pushed to the brink as they investigate a strange noise that’s woken them in the night.
Blood Rites
British
Three teenage girls with a monstrous hunger begin to unravel in the English Fens.
Blue
Animation
Jules looks up to the stars and wonders if we will ever get to explore the worlds and galaxies we are yet to see, or even begin to imagine.
Blue Note
Student
Leena is faced with a heartbreaking commitment after spending a beautiful day with her terminally ill husband Boris in their summer cottage.
Bona Vacantia
Student
Driven to paranoia by her job cataloguing the empty homes of those who die alone, a council worker finds an unusual way to cope on the job.
Burn On Arrival
British
Christmas, 1995. As Scotland reels from a devastating loss of industry, a man is trapped in an escalating nightmare.
Calm, Ordinary
British
A young woman with money troubles and an isolated older man are brought together by an unorthodox social network.
Candy
British
A plus-size burlesque dancer is preparing to perform. When her best friend needs her, she’ll find the confidence to perform in her full power.
Caterpillar
Student
In the aftermath of an attempt to escape modern-day slavery, a Vietnamese boy’s relationship with his overseer becomes even more complicated.
Checkpoint
Student
In modern-day Palestine, a girl wakes up before dawn every morning to try to get to school on time, but must first cross the notorious checkpoint…
Cruise
International
A hapless telemarketer tries mightily to give away a free cruise. If he fails, there will be dire consequences…
Curiosa
Student
Overly-curious Mary visits her boyfriend’s flat for the first time, where a strange discovery leads her to climb inside his head.
Daylight Rules
British
In a world where humans can harness the power of the sun when exposed to sunlight, a mother and daughter must figure out where their loyalties lie.
Days Without
Student
After a chaotic episode with his wife, Nikolay, 28, must take care of their two year-old daughter until she returns – but will she ever come back?
Deloping
British
On July 21st 1792, Mary and Emma settled their differences the only way they knew how: a duel to the death!
Desmond’s Not Here Anymore
International
Abigail battles moving her elderly mother with dementia out from the family home.
Down
Animation
A hole in London lures people to jump inside, growing larger, deeper and seemingly more unstoppable with each victim.
Dream Big
East Anglian
After being passed over for a big promotion at work, Miranda discovers that she can control the world via her model railway.
Edi
International
Power grandpa Edi goes about his daily life in Slovenia, filling his grandson Jan’s eyes with the wonder of ageing that only youth allows.
Fieldtrip
British
A minelayer and soldier crashes in his own minefield. With oxygen and power running low, they must navigate their way out.
Fireworks
British
An MI6 team in London argue about the use of a drone strike to take out a terrorist target.
Gagging For It
1 Minute Movie
We all know that smoking is a dirty habit, but this cigarette is utter filth.
Ghost Ponds
East Anglian
In the farmland of England’s East Anglia, a team is working to excavate land haunted by ghost. But these aren’t ordinary ghosts… they are ghost ponds.
Goodnight Henry
British
When the Prime Minister dies in scandalous circumstances, his closest advisor – must salvage a trade deal with the a visiting ambassador.
Grump in the Night
Animation
One stormy night, a man is awoken by strange noises downstairs and soon finds himself facing off with a TV-loving poltergeist.
Heart Failure
Student
When Frank falls for his one night stand, he must do everything he can to stop his heart from breaking completely, in this musical comedy.
Heart of Gold
Animation
A mother sees an opportunity to escape the hardships of a life of poverty by selling her organs to a sick, very rich, elderly neighbor.
Honesty
British
A young woman goes to report her husband for domestic abuse, but rather than finding the relief she longs for, she faces a grueling interrogation.
I Gotta Look Good for the Apocalypse
Animation
March 2020. The planet locks itself in. What if the crisis was not the pandemic, but the derealisation of our lives?
I Have No Legs, and I Must Run
International
An athlete past his prime is struggling with injuries. The arrival of a talented new team member plants seeds of jealousy in the Protagonist’s mind.
In The Upper Room
Student
Every season a young mole visits his blind grandfather. As the two grow older their relationship becomes more intense and important questions arise.
Incompatible
British
A film highlighting the importance of pro choice, in a world where women are still fighting for autonomy over their own lives and bodies.
Jackdaw
British
A troubled vagabond who ends the suffering of strangers must make an impossible choice when the time comes to keep an old promise.
Julia
British
Tensions inflate when touring actors Jasper & Dario meet their host and his unusual wife…
Laika & Nemo
Student
Nemo looks different. Nobody else wears a diving suit and such a huge helmet. But then he meets Laika, an astronaut.
Liminal Space
International
A cage fighter visits his father. Their relationship is complicated and they have become alienated. Does it make sense to open old wounds?
Luce and the Rock
Animation
One day, out of nowhere, a giant Rock lays in the middle of the peaceful little village where Luce lives.
Made With Love
Documentary
The incredible story of a young dancer’s kidnap and subsequent escape from two criminals who wanted to learn how to dance.
Mars
British
All Charlie’s ever wanted is a normal teenage existence – but one extraordinary night makes her reassess what truly matters.
Memento Mori
Animation
A storm brews over Victorian Dublin as post-mortem photographer, Mr.Huxley, returns to his hallowed practice – but is all as it seems?
Milk
British
A single Mum quickly finds herself trapped between medical advice and her fundamental instincts as a parent after her teenage son’s suicide attempt.
Misnomer
British
After Lily accidentally calls her transgender partner by the wrong name, the couple try to find a way to connect and move forwards.
My First Dick
East Anglian
Today is Hannah’s 11th birthday and she only wants one thing – to see a penis.
Neither Seen Nor Heard
British
From the dismissive to the banal, using dialogue lifted from real women’s encounters, this film captures society’s response to sexual assault.
Nome and the Worm
Student
An introverted teenager has grown up on an isolated smallholding. Her only friend is a Worm. Today is the day when their world starts to crumble.
Norma
British
An elderly couple are celebrating a birthday. A lifetime of mutual resentment reveals itself as an unexpected guest.
Octopus
East Anglian
Upon returning to her home town for a funeral, a young woman reconnects with the friends she left behind.
Old Windows
British
A struggling cafe owner is intrigued when a mysterious, elderly stranger takes an interest in her seemingly mundane life.
One Letter
British
A hearing man reunites with his deaf cousin at a family funeral. Long-simmering tensions and resentments come to the surface.
Orpheus
Animation
Orpheus, exhausted from his mental torture, is forced to confront his guilt and fight for his sanity as he faces The Critic.
Phlegm
International
Oscar’s late. All he needs to do is make the short walk to his office, but…. where did these snails come from?
Pragma
British
Looking for her perfect match, Willow enrolls on a series of hilariously intense compatibility assessments. Should you trust science or trust your heart?
Proximity
International
A woman living in a small Newfoundland town labours all day on land while she awaits her husband’s boat to return from sea.
Queer Rural Connections
East Anglian
A short documentary exploring queer rural experiences in East Anglia and what it means to belong.
Reflection
British
At the crack of dawn in a Kent cafe, a mysterious stranger keeps his eye on an exhausted, worried waitress while he waits to confront her teenage son.
Sensory Itch
Animation
After getting stung by a nettle Sarah finds that scratching, whilst providing relief, has destructive results.
Shut
International
When Jonas visits his father, he’s shocked to find him in a confused state. Has his state badly deteriorated or is something more sinister going on?
Sideral
International
A couple lives with their children near the space center, the husband is a mechanic while the wife is a cleaning lady, who dreams of other horizons.
Skyward
Documentary
A creative documentary exploring our relationship with nature, from the perspective of two young birdwatchers.
Soft Tissue
Animation
A father takes desperate measures in the hopes of saving his son, but his actions soon become a distraction from what matters to him most.
Soul Office
Animation
Two enterprising young criminals who bite the dust when an ATM robbery goes wrong. Undeterred, they come back as ghosts to get the job done.
Suburb
Student
In the quiet, static suburb, foxes lurk. Take a glimpse into what mischief these enigmatic creatures wreak on their man-made surroundings…
Superheroes Wear Hoodies
Documentary
A group of British Black youths from one of London’s most notorious estates defy public perception by supporting their local community.
Sweet Little Despair
British
Suffering from sleep deprivation, Lynsey makes mistakes that spiral out of control.
Sweet Nothing
Student
Rosa is sunbathing in her garden on a hot summer afternoon, when suddenly the idyllic peace is disturbed by the noise of a lawnmower.
Talk
British
Jeremiah tries to rekindle his relationship with his estranged mother through his first solo exhibition after the death of his Father.
Tank Fairy
International
Outcast by classmates and misunderstood by his stern, single mom, Jojo is inspired to live out loud by his fierce, propane-toting fairy godmother.
Tardigrade
East Anglian
This film follows a squishy, red character on a mission to create the illusive creature, the Tardigrade.
The Bathtub
International
A man takes a well-deserved bath when his phone suddenly rings. On the other side of the line is a girl who insistently tries to sell life insurance.
The Boy Who Couldn’t Feel Pain
Student
The small-town legend of Chester, a street fighter who can’t feel any pain. When a stranger challenges him for a fight, things begin to change.
The Dong With The Luminous Nose
British
A modern realisation of Edward Lear’s haunting poem. The Dong falls in love with a Jumbly girl when she arrives on the empty shore.
The Dreams Of Lonely People
International
After 20 years in prison, a man returns to his home to die alone, but a mysterious figure begins to appear in his surroundings…
The Electricity In Me
British
Years after giving up her newborn son for adoption, a woman confronts her trauma and memories of the man she calls ‘my monster’.
The Farm Under the City
Documentary
A builder-turned-farmer shows his inspirational journey to revolutionise the way we all think about urban farming.
The Leerie
British
In 1899, a Scottish lamplighter facing redundancy is haunted by nightmarish visions of an electric future.
The Many Faces of Ava
Student
Ava is a woman who changes her face according to whatever scenario she finds herself in.
The Mountain
British
Matthew is tired of feeling down. He wants to get help, get milk, get back to normal. But his relentless inner voices are not making things easy.
The Operator
East Anglian
A bleary eyed man receives a distress call. No one ever receives a distress call. They barely touch on distress calls during the induction day.
The Other Side of Paradise
Documentary
Stuck in a state of limbo, Tymour, a Kurdish asylum seeker, dwells on the difficulties of his past as his future hangs in the balance.
The Outing
British
A lonely divorcee meets a widower on a trip to the seaside. Swept away by the hope of connection, will a dark secret get in the way?
The Perfect Fit
Animation
After seeing a parrot in the zoo, Patrick becomes obsessed with them, which makes it harder for him to belong and find parents who want to adopt him.
The Wilds
British
Anna finally reconnects with her family; all thanks to a lycanthropy-based emergency.
This Tree Is Hostile
Documentary
In an attempt to cure his loneliness, a filmmaker embarks on a curious odyssey through London, searching for human connection.
To Examine One’s Self
Student
Medical Schools are swarmed every year by countless eager students. A rite of passage awaits: the study of gross anatomy.
Too Rough
British
A hungover and hysterical Nick wakes up next to his boyfriend Charlie and must conceal him from his own homophobic and dysfunctional family.
Two Kinds of Water
Documentary
An exploration of a family living in the Guet Ndar fishing community on Senegal’s north coast – a country whose name literally means ‘our boat’.
Type Till You Bleed
East Anglian
When an urban legend from the dark corners of the internet is resurrected in a museum, the long-dormant machine seems to come to life at night…
Warm
British
Restricted by the world outside, Malaika and her two children seek temporary shelter in a swimming pool where they find their own freedom.
Wild is the Spring
Documentary
Through a series of vignettes from the ancient and war-torn Levant, life descends into chaos for diverse ethnic communities who struggle to survive.
Wool
British
A woman knits, unaware her husband keeps her where he wants her. One day, she is gripped by an urge to take matters into her own hands.
You From The Future
British
A twenty-something couple’s lives are stuck on pause… that is until two very familiar-looking visitors from the future come to hit fast-forward.
Your Mountain Is Waiting
Animation
Martha has stopped listening to her intuition and her life is suffering. A strange encounter forces her to see the world a little differently.
You’re Absolutely Right
British
A paranoid hoarder is seduced into doing the unthinkable by a hotline that only tells its customers that they’re right.