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One of the 25 best Straight 8 films for 2024.

Anthony has recently lost his wife and has become withdrawn from life. Concerned for her father’s well being, Flora decides to hire Isabella, a vibrant and compassionate woman in her twenties, to be his caregiver.

We follow a young boy as he struggles with loneliness and anxiety at the hands of his parent's divorce. Seemingly alone, the young boy soon seems to notice strange personalities in his right-hand. An unlikely friendship blossoms between the boy and his limb, much to the distaste of his mother.

We meet Carol, sweating and frightened, sitting alone in a chair as she listens to her tormentor. Debbie tells Carol the awful things she's going to do to her, as Carol sits frozen in terror. But in a flash, we realise this isn't the situation we thought it was. It's something far more awkward.

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.

Pioneering cultural theorist Colin MacCabe explores the legacy of the 1970s leftist movement that sought to adapt communism to Western Europe in this playfully discursive, intellectually omnivorous cine-essay à la Chris Marker.

Zara Phillips takes us on a personal journey filled with humour, honesty & truth. Adopted as a baby Zara searches to find her birth parents and true identity. A raw, honest, funny insight into the complex world of adoption and what it takes to belong! Based on a Best Selling Book with music by Legendary Guitarist Richard Thompson OBE it will make you laugh and cry!

A film following the lives of both a dealer and an addict following a drug deal.

What happens to our secrets? What happens to our hidden stories? Eventually they find their way out. Unwept Tears began as a story and became a piece of music before turning into a film.

Painful memories are unleashed following an act of violent suicide.

What sex education was available in the 1990s, pre-internet, for me, the gay teenager in Britain? At school, the default education was heterosexual sex but I wanted to know about homosexual sex between men, and not just sex but about homoerotic desire and love. Rooted in making use of what was available to me at the time (pre-Internet times of the early 1990s) and making things ‘queer’. It was about how others reacted to making things ‘queer’, by birthday cards with half-naked men aimed at a female audience.

Private detective Scratch Baxter is eager to solve a grisly stolen identity case and re-establish his career. But will he be upstaged by hotshot city cop Barry Solvit?

There's a witch that can grant any wish, but in return she takes a part of your soul to survive. However, is it really all what it seems? What would you wish for?

A street musician struggles to be recognized. A car accident leaves him injured and his blood stains a tattered bag. Curious eyes consider it art, and he exploits this macabre fascination

A behind-the-scenes look at the confectioner that has been crafting Easter eggs since 1875, producing approximately 500 million each year. The program covers the origins of the Easter egg and how George and Richard Cadbury were pivotal in making them a Victorian-era sensation, up to the collaboration with Domino's Pizza to create Creme Egg cookies, a concoction that has stirred up the chocolate and pizza world.

Upon purchasing a new camera, a photographer sets off to capture the perfect shot.

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

A micro-documentary that explores Aga's discovery of her sexuality as she moves through different cultures and locations. Her journey starts in a society where being a lesbian was inconceivable to her, however, new people, places, and experiences allow her space to discover herself and gain confidence in who she is.

After a successful date, a young man races against time to rid his apartment of a dark secret.

Far from Britain’s big Jewish communities, forgotten burial grounds have become places for Jews to find each other and fight to preserve their overlooked heritage.

Three unnamed characters enter into a discussion of what it would mean to be considered “king” of something people hold dear.

A seemingly harmless bet degresses rapidly.

Cage Warriors 177: Unplugged was a mixed martial arts event that took place on Friday, September 20, 2024 the BEC Arena in Manchester, England.

A dance from reality into a surreal valley of imagination.

When Terry Hall died in December 2022, at the age of 63, we lost one of British music’s most influential, unpredictable and adored singer-songwriters of recent times. Here, take a trip into the BBC’s archives to look back on Terry’s extraordinary, genre-hopping career - from his early, decade-defining days as front man with The Specials, to Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield and his acclaimed solo career. Along the way, there were also multiple collaborations, ranging from Mark Ronson to Bananarama, the best of which are captured here in performances of hits including Gangsters, Thinking of You, Sense and Our Lips Are Sealed from shows like Top of the Pops, Whistle Test, Live in Session for BBC 6 Music, Glastonbury, the pioneering Oxford Road Show – and even some Cheggers Plays Pop. What shines through in these performances is Terry’s love of all kinds of music and his desire to never stand still and always try something different.

Featuring compelling testimony, this is the story of 15 men and women and one life-changing year on the frontline of the most divisive conflict of a generation: the 1984 miners' strike

Commissioned by the ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) and the BBC, 'Wave 3 (Cancelled?)' follows someone who imagines everyone in their life as characters in an action figure line.

Laundry can be boring, dance like the camera crew across the street isn't watching

In a high-pressure world, Riki navigates the complexities of anxiety alongside her steadfast friend Anne, where overwhelming expectations loom large. Together, they confront personal challenges, resilience, and embark on a quest for inner peace in a modern society that demands it all.

A gripping, emotional documentary about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine seen from a unique perspective; Ukrainian Olympic Athletes. As the Olympic Committee considers Russian participation in the Paris Olympics, Ukrainian athletes grapple with the irony of allowing a nation that has invaded Ukraine, waged a year-long war, and committed crimes against humanity to join an event symbolizing peace and unity. This decision raises deep questions and weighs heavily on the minds of Ukrainian athletes amid their struggles and sacrifices.

Abz and Sid are two old friends who are meeting up after not having seen one another in a while. They were childhood friends in the north of England, but now their lives have diverged. Sid has given up on his dreams of making music and now works in the shop run by his dad. But Abz went away to college, interviewing for jobs near London and generally moving up in the world. They chat and catch up, which only makes clear how much they've grown apart and how they feel about it. Those differences only become starker when they get into an altercation later in the night, and their different ways of handling it only increase the gulf between them.

Celebrate 2024's top 100 viral TikTok clips in this epic countdown packed with hilarious, shocking, and spectacular moments alongside a look at how much money these clips earned.

Max's casual sex life forces her to reflect on her early intimate experiences. Looking back from a new perspective, she is confronted with the reality that she may not be as sexually liberated as she once believed herself to be.

In the lead-up to the festive bonanza, an exclusive look inside the chocolate-maker's inventing room, and its 'chocolate imaginarium' too. Prepare for special choc drinks and cranberry treats.

Deep in debt, gambling addict Tommy starts finding lost dogs and claiming the reward money to make good on what he owes. But are his intentions really to be trusted?

A failing magician who thinks all is lost finds a new beacon of motivation.

A haunting exploration of the human condition that delves into the the psyche of Marie, an isolated individual, as she navigates through identity and the search for love and acceptance. After finding old footage of her absent parents, Marie yearns for connection and remains unfulfilled despite her efforts to fill the void with romantic fantasies and altered personas. Marie's interactions with her concerned friend October and relationship with the elusive Cillian reveal her internal struggles. She grapples with her changing identity, her desire for parental love, and her increasing detachment from reality.

The Gathering documents the annual round-up of the endangered wild Carneddau mountain ponies in Wales. It is organized by local farmers and is the only intervention in the lives of the ponies, who otherwise graze undisturbed in their protected mountain habitat. The film follows the event from close up and becomes increasingly entangled in the complex dynamics of capturing and caring for them.

The Woman I Am is written and performed by Samantha Pearsall, a deeply poignant and inspirational coming of age story about how we become the people we truly are.

Singer-songwriter Lauren Mayberry retraces her roots as she prepares to play her first homecoming show.

An aspiring artist struggles with negative self-talk and unfair comparisons with his peers. Can his only fan save him from himself?

Burdis' father recalls his memories of searching for the wreckage of Pan Am Flight 103, after the aeroplane was destroyed by a bomb during its scheduled flight from Frankfurt to Detroit via London and New York City on December 21st, 1988, in what is often referred to as the Lockerbie Bombing.

Manchester drag queen icon Viva La Diva recounts the devastating times of the AIDS crisis.

An experimental animated short film, highlighting Austin's struggle with substance abuse and ongoing mental health issues whilst showcasing the effect this can have on those closest to him.

A collage of diverse voices emerge as people are interviewed about Alex, unravelling door-sized quirks, swamp-dwelling aspirations, and mud-rolling weekends. As each memory unfolds, the film becomes a poignant exploration of identity.

Grandma’s Footsteps in Britain, Red light, green light in North America, Thunder, weather, lightning in Austria, One, two, three, ciggy forty-three in Argentina, Frozen in Mexico, Statues in Greece – all refer to a game of stealth and balance popular around the world. While some versions rely on turning around at unpredictable intervals, these London kids play it with the regularly timed cry of “One, two, three, freeze!”. The caller takes her time assessing everyone’s immobility, which ensures further wobbles. But she can only expel the most unstable, and the forwards progress won’t be stopped.

Common Ground is a film commissioned by the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first conversations with artists at the site, whose proposals became the Sculpture Trail. The film delves into the history of the Trail, offering insights into the conversations between the early artists who created its first sculptures.

A Lilly pad/cacti hybrid struggles to deal with her intrusive thoughts. She found herself wanting to run over a family of tissues and squeeze a taxi’s driver belly. Furthermore, killing a Baby.

Entwining the personal with the socio-political this moving-image work explores the impact and activation of myalgic encephalomyelitis’s (M.E) socio-medical past upon present long-covid experiences. Utilising shifting image quality - abutting CG animation; VHS home movies; smartphone; archival and contemporary found footage - the moving-image work offers crip time as poetic, of what it is to be within uncertain sense and, via a self-reflexive subtitled voice, of a film that thinks itself as sick.

Combining low resolution footage, 16mm film and satellite imagery, Efforts of Nature considers the passage of time, processes of change and dissolution from two distant perspectives: the existential level of the body and the planetary level of shifting geological conditions.

A very personal show of Luisa Omielan's journey in comedy and stand-up and the frustrations of navigating the UK entertainment industry. Omielan is a critically acclaimed comedian, the first to get a BAFTA breakthrough, and this is her experience of comedy in the UK. Incredible audiences, ridiculous gate keeping.

Jazzy Whipps is the UK's biggest deaf content creator – raising awareness on life as a deaf person in the UK – as well as a beauty and fashion creator. Her drive and inspiring outlook propelled her to the top. That ambition, alongside her passion and resilience helped her overcome a traumatic trolling experience that took a toll on her mental health. She's back, stronger than ever, continuing to inspire her audience.

A brand new CBeebies Prom from the Royal Albert Hall. Join Andy, Chantelle, Jen, Maddie, Rhys and conductor Kwamé, with lots of CBeebies friends. But has Dodge invited the animals?

A job seeker gets ready to attend a scheduled interview. On the subway, a man in a suit stares for a bit too long. Suddenly thrown into the office, the job seeker must now endure the bizarre events that await him.

On a grey London morning Zoe offers to buy a stranger a coffee after reading about it in a self-help book. And it goes terribly wrong. So she starts over – even worse. And again - car crash. Until we realise we’re stuck in a loop of the worst possible scenarios inside her head. But this feel-bad comedy has a feel-good twist. There might be something to buying a stranger a coffee after all?

Human Factors relates to people’s roles and behaviours in complex operational systems such as aviation, nuclear facilities, and healthcare. This film explores how healthcare and emergency workers train to manage encounters of crisis, with other humans and machines, the lines often blending between the two. Such encounters lay bare our physical and social fragility as much as our reliance on care institutions for survival in the face of a neoliberal ethos of individualism, self-management, and personal accountability.

Covering the rise of ‘The Raging Bull: Mostafa Asal’, the third youngest world no.1 in squash after Jahangir and Jansher Khan.