This British documentary looks at 40 years of the London Community Gospel Choir, focusing on co-founder Bazil Meade who travelled to the United Kingdom from Montserrat as a boy.
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This British documentary looks at 40 years of the London Community Gospel Choir, focusing on co-founder Bazil Meade who travelled to the United Kingdom from Montserrat as a boy.
A team of paranormal investigators use modern techniques and advanced technology looking into some of most famous ghost stories in and around Great Britain.
A celebration of some of the most memorable, funny and sometimes shocking British TV ads.
A plunge into the murky depths of cinema's underbelly, where links are woven between the haunting beauty of William Blake's poem <<
Worn out by the uphill battle of caring for her husband with early-onset dementia and his rapid decline, a tenacious woman has to face a tough decision: will she move on with her life or stay with him, for better or worse?
Twin brothers John (Harry W Knight) and George Danes (James N Knight) are hired to clean a mansion. As they are about to head to the mansion, a stranger (Mr. E - Kevin Dixon) appears at their door and introduces himself as "the killer" and says he knows where they are going. On arrival at the mansion, it isn't long before a guest is found dead in mysterious circumstances.
Perfectionist Lee must adapt to the imperfect reality of living with an illness – brought to life as her chaotic supernatural flatmate Bug.
The film explores how the past interrupts and impacts in the present and incorporates recent footage filmed by Achiampong in Ghana as well as archival footage from The Museum of African Art: The Veda and Dr Zdravko Pecar Collection in Belgrade, Serbia. Speaking from a deeply personal perspective, the film also points to the wider social and institutional experiences.
An experimental film where a group of mice (voiced by members of the UK polyamorous community who's identities are masked using puppetry) discuss their experiences of polyamory. Diomysus asks the question - are we (the audience) more open to taboo ideas if unconscious bias is eliminated?
Kevin is haunted by a daily mean letter. With no knowledge of who is sending them, or what they want from him, Kevin tries to find out who is behind these mysterious hateful letters.
In December 2017 Steve McQueen made an artwork in response to the fire that took place earlier that year on 14 June at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, West London. 72 people died in the tragedy. Filming the tower before it was covered with hoarding, McQueen sought to create a record so that it would not be forgotten.
A study of Merle Oberon, in a screen test for an unrealised project which became The Red Shoes (1948).
In 2019, on London Bridge, three men tackled Usman Khan to the ground after he'd brutally killed two people. Was it a simple tale of heroes and villains or is the truth more complex?
Lacking The Boggart starts as Martha returns to her childhood home and is filled with a strange nostalgia. Between the locals warnings and memories sparked by the familiar setting she starts to worry. But she doesn’t act soon enough to save herself from coming face to face with the boggart.
Featuring interviews with New Order's Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, Record On: Power, Corruption and Lies unravels the creative process behind New Order's 1983 album, Power, Corruption and Lies as well as standalone single Blue Monday and explores the themes inside the album, of a band finding new direction and moving on from its past. Taking inspiration for their evolving sound from New York's new-wave clubs of the early 1980s and newly acquired sequencers and keyboards, electronic instrumentation quickly drove New Order's songwriting process, conceiving global smash-hit Blue Monday. This film also explores the impact of the technological shifts that took place in the early 1980s as the digital-age began to percolate through all parts of society - from commerce and financial trading, to offices and home entertainment; with contributions from graphic designer Peter Saville, Blue Monday producer Michael Johnson and American record producer Arthur Baker.
Dressing like Meghan Markle follows her transformation in fashion and style, as she grapples with the transition from quintessential Hollywood actress to a Princess in the British monarchy. Hear insight from leading royal fashion writers on how she navigated her way through or around royal rules to become a leading icon of the fashion world.
The story of an apology. A turbulent mother and son relationship manifests in the form of intoxication induced flashbacks, experienced by the son while dancing away the heartache and guilt on the dancefloor of the city's dingiest nightclub. Regardless of his attempts to escape from the consequences of his actions, he is ultimately faced with a choice in order to accept the past and repair the relationship.
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What would you do for some pizza? Tim would do anything.
Brian's younger brother Jimmy goes missing after a fight at their father's wake.
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A mother and her baby must fight for survival in a scorched dystopian future.
Don Quixote, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ epic novel of the same name, regales the adventures of the eccentric nobleman Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza, as they help to bring a vivacious young couple, Kitri and Basilio, together.
Part parody, part tribute, this lesbian period drama set in modern-day Brighton tells the story of a lady whose life is turned upside down when she meets a charismatic artist with a dubious French accent.
Former police officer and stand-up comic Alfie Moore presents this show in which he asks his audience what decisions they'd have made in a real life case that he has dealt with. After swearing in his audience as police officers for one day only, Alfie takes them through one case as it unfolded and asks them what they'd have done in his shoes. Along the way he spills the beans on what it's really like to be one of Britain's finest, tells us some great anecdotes about the law breakers and makers that he's come across, and gets his studio audience to divulge secrets about their own, sometimes less than strictly law-abiding lives.
Few could have predicted the unique evolution that Harry Styles would make after leaving his band One Direction back in 2015. Playful and inclusive, sexy and subversive, he has transcended music and become both a screen star and an eccentric fashion trailblazer. ARE YOU CURIOUS? tells Harry’s remarkable story, from a teenage heartthrob to the most distinctive artist of the modern age.
For this film, Chris Paul Daniels has sourced 70 different films from the North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University to create a monumental study of cultural traditions, procession and ceremony. Guided by the unseen presence of a disembodied voice, the artist’s fictional script is accompanied with an original musical score composed by Graham Massey (808 State, Massonix).
When does someone stop being a Stranger? In a world emerging from social lockdown, this documentary explores the way communication is changing. Seven participants give us their views on social interactions, before having a conversation with a Stranger. Will this change their perceptions?
An affectionate look at the 1970s sitcom, with interviews and a look behind the scenes.
Following a traumatic incident, Lily, a socially-aware writer, attempts to restart her life by touring the country with her friend, Zara. After accepting a free boat tour on the "Lady-Jane" through England's canals, the pair begin to realise that there are evils lurking beneath the water that are far more ancient and powerful than they could have ever imagined.
Perspective is a journey in the nuances of the modern world and exploring how people can view the same situation very differently. Jerry/Jeri are the same person with the same story but in a different timeline. Nothing is different about what they say, how they say it or how they act. What is different is the way their friends perceive it. After all. It’s just a matter of perspective. Isn’t it?
A husband and wife’s ordinary weekday breakfast features a surprising routine.
Boong and Baipor are two activists from Thailand who got arrested for asking questions about the Thai monarchy. They are put in prison and denied their right to bail. They have to embark on a hunger strike to confirm their innocence and demand their release.
Adam was born with only one foot. He’s always dreamt of emulating his Rugby League heroes and, with the first ever Physical Disability Rugby League World Cup taking place in the UK in 2022, that dream became a tantalising reality. But before Sydney-born Adam could give his all out on the pitch, first he had a crucial decision to make. Should he pull on the green and gold of Australia…or join his regular rugby family who make up the England team? After an agonising choice, Adam faced a tournament of hard-hitting rugby mayhem, one which tested his limits further than ever before.
The strange story of Blasting Betty talks about how womanhood was perceived by society back then and the reaction of men when they came across someone who broke all the perceptions as well as gender roles. The short film reiterates that women need love, respect and a sense of safety from men around her helping Betty behave normally in their presence. The cinematic piece highlights the importance of becoming confident, strong, and courageous to combat the social pressure all the ladies tend to go through at some point of time in their lives and choose better lifestyle for themselves as well as their loved ones in the long run.
A potential Game Artist employee's interview is abruptly put on hold after receiving an email notification with a link to a 'free demo' of a video game, which he learns to discover is under the control of a flesh-possessing demonic spirit.
Mr Copycat travels to Paris to meet new people and taste delicious French food, but nobody could understand his manner of repeating words and actions. A tribute film celebrating 50 years of the Mr Men.
A traumatised man, George, tries to convince his girlfriend, Sara, to keep their baby after she unexpectedly gets pregnant.
On 6th December 1995, Tony Tucker, Pat Tate and Craig Rolfe were notoriously murdered in a Range Rover on a quiet country lane in Essex but 26 years, two convictions and countless conspiracies later, questions remain unanswered. Why were they killed? Who wanted them dead? Were the men convicted really guilty?
A woman attending a seemingly normal job interview finds herself stuck in a recurring waking nightmare.
The forgotten story of the daring and bloody criminal plot to kidnap Princess Anne in March 1974, which led to an extraordinary shootout in the shadow of Buckingham Palace.
Sexually repressed Meghan desperately tries to reach climax but is thwarted at every turn by the ghost that haunts her vagina.
Collard Hill, on the Polden Hills in Somerset, is a publicly accessible location where the Large Blue butterfly has been successfully reintroduced. Over a series of visits, the filmmakers acquainted themselves with this idyllic place, taking time to understand just how much conservation and human intervention is needed to reintroduce a butterfly.
Follow Budget Productions over the past 2 years. Diving into behind the scenes, bloopers, highlights, extended cuts, never before seen footage and the cancelled Virgin Wars: Ultimax.
Scottish actors Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill take a deep dip into the world of wild swimming, rocking up at some of Scotland’s wildest open-water lochs, rivers and bays in their quirky campervan. They lift the misty veil on Scotland’s unpolished expanses of water and meet some inspirational people along the way.
An anonymous woman reflects on happier times spent with her former companions.
Frozen within the memory of a single violent moment, a woman describes the events, thoughts and feelings that led her to this place.
An animated short film about the struggle to reach out for help.
From Liverpool's world-famous waterfront, Fleur East presents a special Top 20 Eurovision Countdown - songs that missed out on the big prize but still went on to become monster hits. Compiled by combining worldwide online streaming and viewing figures, Fleur reveals the Eurovision entries watched and listened to in their millions.
Novelist William Boyd looks back on his long friendship with fellow writer Martin Amis, who died in May 2023 at the age of 73. Boyd's focus is on what many consider to be Martin's most successful work, 1984's Money, which introduced readers to the hedonistic would-be film-maker John Self. The character would be portrayed by actor Nick Frost in the BBC's dramatization of the novel in 2010, and here Boyd also discusses the challenges of screen adaptation generally, and why bringing Amis's work to the small screen was always going to be particularly challenging.
Nastja Säde Rönkkö recites one poem with three narrators: a teardrop, a droplet of blood and a bead of sweat. Each tells love stories through biochemistry – about love, belonging and loss, and about crises lived and impending. The words are vivid but not enough, supercharged here by hyperreal images of landscapes both physical and emotional, and the fluids expressing and crystallising them.
Sarah tries to start the queer polyamorous threesome of her dreams, but stumbles when the ménage à trois gets interrupted by an unexpected guest.
In a small provincial Iranian town, the children work hard to support their families. One day nine-year-old Yahya and his friend Leyla find a precious statue. Sharing a passion for cinema, Yahya's boss Naser Khan decides to help them find the owner.
After turning 18, a young woman's time in the care system has abruptly ended. She now faces the 'care-cliff' as she struggles to survive living independently.
A short film by Joe Daniel Lynch that acts a visual memorial for Junko Furuta, the angel who went through 44 days of Hell. Rest in Paradise.
Egged on by an unhinged culinary guru, a neurotic chef’s quest to make the perfect soup may just push him over the thin line between passion and madness.
A television actress is delighted when her producer tells her that the camera loves her. But is it true love, or just an unhealthy infatuation? This surreal animated short film is set in London’s iconic Television Centre during the late 1960’s.