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A short documentary film captures the public’s fleeting feelings about the world’s future and potential ending. Capturing the beauty and fragility of the planet on 16 mm film, allows to navigate in an uncertain world seen through the eyes of people living in all corners of the UK. Whispers of global warming, shadows of greed, and echos of wars—we listen to the pulse of humanity for answers. Where are we headed? Who shapes our fate? Is the end near? In the silence of uncertainty, we ponder: is there an answer, or do we find solace in this mystery?

An ex-bus driver wakes up in purgatory and is promptly sentenced to hell.

Kevin and Cassandra lost their daughter, Hannah, who died in a freak car accident. While Kevin mourns her death, Cassandra celebrates her life, but bitterness and mutual blame threaten to tear their marriage apart.

Marking 800 years of North Shields, this documentary captures the heart and soul of a town defined by its people, its stories, and its music.

After his father’s death, a grieving Yorkshire farmer is left with a choice between moving on to a new life with his fiancée or dutifully keeping the family’s lambing farm and risk losing his chance at true happiness.

Professor Eske Willerslev has an ambition to build the world's largest collection of prehistoric human DNA. As the collection grows, he is forced to confront the ghosts of his own past.

Malcolm's Suicide Note. A poem by Rhys Griffiths.

In a stark future where Earth lies desolate, 'X', its sole remaining inhabitant, undertakes a surreal ascent on a ladder to the Moon. Battling his inner demons, existential despair, and profound solitude, 'X' discovers unexpected companionship and encounters glimpses of beauty and hope in the infinite vastness of space. Distance to the Moon is a short stop motion animated film taking its cue from the early sci-fi aesthetic, pioneered by early film makers such as Frizt Langs, Metropolis and later the Hitchcock films but with an unexpected absurdist twist inspired by the writers such as Samuel Beckett and Italo Calvino's Cosmicomics.

A joyous glimpse into skateboarding through the eyes of a global, muslim girls' skate crew- as they find their feet through faith and sisterhood, tenderly redefining what it means to be a 'skater.'

Clever machines are needed in the potato field and Cheeky Midge gets a closer look.

A look at the tropical cyclone that hit the American city in August 2005, the largest hurricane to ever make landfall in the US, with more than a thousand lives lost during it. The documentary immerses viewers in extraordinary archive footage, going minute by minute and hour by hour through the devastation that was escalated by failed flood barriers and a poor government response. It was the costliest storm in US history, and its effects are still felt today.

The North Wales HEMA Academy is more than a martial arts club; it's a chosen family. Through the practice of Historical European Martial Arts, members find connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging. This is a story about personal growth, shared passion, and the power of community to help people discover who they truly are.

Olivia is an abandoned and insecure teenage girl. Her sister hates her, her dad neglects her and she's lonely. This all changes one day when she spots someone in the cemetery... following her?

In a cozy café, charming barista Harry spends his days observing love unfold across his counter. Among his regulars is Jasper, a hopeless romantic whose endless string of disastrous dates provides entertainment and heartbreak.

A horny woman finds ways to keep busy when she sends her sex robot back to the factory because he is no longer able to satisfy her.

A journey into the woods becomes a descent into hell as an unknown man films his search for a missing teenager

Short film created as part of the 48 Hour Film Project.

In this found-footage analog horror short, a 1980s tele-dating tape is not what it seems...

Are tech giants’ social media algorithms pushing harmful content while police are fighting a global cybersex crime wave?

Reflections of trees and light off the back of an eye

An experimental film about a woman who embarks on a quest to find her off-leash dog in a dystopian wasteland, only to discover that both she and the dog are transforming from domesticated beings into defiant strays.

Gem and Eve discuss whether or not they should go to their local music festival

Each year, millions of Muslims embark on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj. Documentary Human Tide provides an intimate look at this spiritual journey through the eyes of six diverse groups of pilgrims, each with personal reasons for making this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Among them are Yousef and his father Wasim from Sweden, who seek healing from mental health struggles. By weaving together their individual voices, the film offers a captivating portrait that reveals the profound transformations it sparks.

Snippets from found postcards and photographs from the 1920s to the 1980s.

A mother discovers her long lost son begging on the streets of London. On finding he has lost his memory she persuades him to come home but will she be able to reach him?

After an arthritis diagnosis, Arthur seeks a second chance to return to his found community, beat his arch-nemesis Norma, and become a lawn bowls champion once more.

Four queer people, in beautiful and striking sites and environments across Scotland, ask questions about the stories we choose to tell and how these stories shape the lives of those who come after us. The film is an archive for the future, claiming space for marginalised cultures, languages and identities.

Short film created as part of the 48 Hour Film Project.

Jack and Billy go on a date.

Follows the life and laughter of Kenny Everett, a pioneering comedian, unafraid to venture into rebellious or controversial subject matter. Speaking to those who knew him throughout his career, we explore his struggle with his own identity.

A reflective, autoethnographic short film that delves into the often invisible processes that shape our health. Could the toxic legacies of the Anthropocene be linked to the development of certain cancers, particularly those strongly linked to viruses, both medically and socially?

Strung along by the backdrop of a hard-to-grasp outside world, we follow a life-size puppet who yearns to connect to its own rhythm. The rhythms of the city itself become a key contribution to the emotional movement.

Documentaric overview about the rise and fall of Italian killer-animal-themed films.

Nora just wants to make an appointment with the Doctor and keep her dignity in tact, however the annoyingly upbeat Receptionist has other plans.

Set over two time periods, the story is a mix of English and Scots Gaelic and follows Isla; a young girl who returns to the Scottish Highlands with her father, leading her to the mystery of the legendary and mythical being, The Selkie.

A young man returns to the beach that holds meaningful memories, both good and bad.

A Short Film (scene) about a father and son trying to reconnect, but something comes in the way between there new found relationship…

Find out how silage is made on the farm. Meet Tractor Ted and Farmer Tom as they see tractors and forage harvesters hard at work in the fields cutting, raking and collecting the grass. The children and Midge the dog tease Les when they hide in the long grass. Poor Les!

Documentary revealing the untold stories behind the most controversial music of the 1980s, featuring Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Queen, George Michael, N.W.A, Madonna and others. Told exclusively using archive footage, some of music history’s most shocking stories are revealed as never before, with new light shed on this provocative decade in music that was as high on fun as it was on scandal.

In this documentary, a former airline Captain Tristan Loraine dives deep into what the aviation industry really knows about the quality of the air you breathe in flight.

After 20 years, millionaire landowner Mike Buchanan is confirmed as the rightful Highland Chief. The Buchanans live in a magnificent house and estate on the edge of the Trossachs. His ambitious wife Paula is planning the inaugural three-day bonanza of tartan, and ceremonial regalia on the estate. She was the driving force behind Mike’s claim and is now the chief architect of his ‘coronation’ (well, much of it, when an ancient source can’t be found). Ceremony and ritual are unashamedly being invented. This is the story of how history is made... or in this case, how history is made up. As the family adopts increasingly bizarre and ancient entitlements, the inner workings of the British elite is revealed; raising important questions around class, national identity, history values and traditions, and the place of ‘Clans’ in the modern world.

The first person to receive asylum in the UK on the grounds of LGBTQ+ identity recounts their journey.

An embroidered stop-motion animation using old scraps of fabric found in the home attic and charity shops. It tells a story of leaving home and creating your world from scratch. While it celebrates the thrill of new beginnings, it also acknowledges the comfort found in familiar bittersweet memories.

In a world of crime bosses, harmless henchman Garry keeps hostages at gunpoint as a threat to those who mean to harm a boss. When Garry's position is threatened, will he betray his moral position and kill the hostage, or do what's right?

A humorous look into the lives of students of days past.

A frugal Baz gets more than he bargains for at a charity shop when he is cornered by Phil, an odd charity shop worker, who insists he buy a dusty old wedding dress or face explosive consequences.

The water crisis is a global issue from droughts to flooding, and nations across the world are experiencing problems in different ways. Maji is a feature documentary taking a closer look at these issues from the perspective of five countries. We follow Leo, a non-athlete, inspired by communities in Uganda taking on a physical challenge in each location to raise money and awareness for sustainable water projects around the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.

From the shadows of Ireland's ancient past, a spirit reawakens to bring fresh perspectives and new meaning to age-old cultural connections.

This film, which was shot on Super-8 and camcorder, is an exploration on forgotten and abandoned sacred sites in England, one of them being the Celtic cross that stands behind a church in Eastbourne.

A documentary exploring student and young people involvement in the local alternative music scene of Teesside, an industrial area in the North-East of England.

How the LGBTQIA+ community has been reinventing funerary and remembrance rituals to better support and reflect the way people live in community.

Clara, a passionate young climate professional, and David, her steadfastly faithful father and a conservative vicar, meet for a tense encounter simmering with conflict. Their bond is deep, but their differences run deeper - a daughter driven by urgent action and a father who trusts solely in divine will. What begins as a strained conversation erupts into a lyrical battle, as they hurl biting truths and convictions at each other through ancient hymn melodies. A clash of faith and responsibility, tradition and urgency - can either truly hear the other?

Housing a Dream follows Dutch visionary artist Joost Conijn as he builds his dream home—an unconventional, rotating house that turns with the help of a red bicycle mounted to its floor. By pedaling, Joost can orient the house to follow the sunlight, reflecting his work's delicate balance between function and poetry. Through his process, the film explores the philosophies shaped by a lifetime of craftsmanship, revealing how building a home can become a profound act of artistic creation.

The Green Lady of Caerphilly Castle, Wales, UK. A story of love, betrayal, and the afterlife.

An undercover investigation by ITV News has filmed a white supremacist group masquerading as a fitness club whilst secretly working to build a far-right militia.

After remembering a family-woven island tale, young Ailsa ventures into a dreamlike world, in search of her absent father and a way to heal their hearts.

A young girl plays a violent game after her sister is arrested for an unspeakable crime. Her stuffed toys find themselves plunged into lord-of-the-flies depravity.

Jason Manford hosts a night at the musicals.

Hold on tight for a trip through the BBC’s music archives, exploring the sometimes weird but always wonderful world of the Electric Light Orchestra. The pop pioneers’ futuristic fusion of rock n’ roll and classical arrangements first took off in the 1970s with founder members Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood and Bev Bevan, with Lynne taking on frontman, songwriting and producing responsibilities following Roy Wood’s early departure and turning them into stars all over the world. This programmes brings together the very best of the band’s performances at the BBC over the years, including hits like 10538 Overture, Don’t Bring Me Down, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman and, of course, the ever-enduring Mr Blue Sky.

AMPERSAND, 1978, re-purposes clips from a 1974 film I never completed. In SPECTO they are re-purposed again. The hot tungsten filament of a Specto film projector is a recurring image, along with re-worked clips of a troupe of actors performing Artaud’s Jet of Blood at locations in the city of Lincoln. You’ll see the cathedral and a dilapidated mill with UNSAFE 74 painted on its wall.