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Clarence House is the London home of King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as being the favoured abode for previous royals such as The Queen Mother. Tucked away from the tourist trail, the building is known to be a spot where the royals have always been free to be themselves. The doc will feature historians, journalists and biographers documenting the cast of royals who have called it home and the stories surrounding it.
Cyber-religious architecture and ancient spiritual traditions merge in this essay by Singaporean multidisciplinary artist Shi Yun Teo. Remixing extensive archival sources in her computer, from found footage to 3D-rendered animations of deities, she configures a map of the material and the immaterial, of the distant past and a projected future, to reflect on how the traditional and the supernatural converge in our contemporaneity.
A story of a little boy who had no self-confidence within himself but found refuge by hanging out with friends playing football. He had a particular friend who came from a voodoo background but had no clue about that friend. He got a voodoo little doll from his friend as a gift and took it home not knowing he invited a strange spirit in the form of a human.
A young woman finds herself connected to a mysterious figure with dark intentions.
In the wake of a recent heartbreak, Zay, an aspiring chef finds himself slipping away down a path of self-destruction. Amid his heartache, Zay grapples with the imminent risk of losing his esteemed position as a chef at the prestigious ‘The Marseille,’ the very restaurant where his ex-girlfriend works. Unable to endure the tragic reminder of his past love, he avoids showing up to work, having sunk into a lifestyle which is a shadow of his past-driven self. Seemingly at rock bottom, he receives a call from a friend…
A love letter to the British nightclub dance floor. In a working-class town in England where nightclubs are facing extinction, we follow a young girl on a journey through city streets to a place that is free.
Can Aji's talent and triumphs elevate him from his poor, Tamil background to succeed on the national stage at Mr India? Or will his dreams be shattered by corruption and discrimination? The booming world of Indian bodybuilding is a captivating window through which to observe a rapidly changing society, while Aji's journey is a story of unity, brotherhood and celebration of India's incredible diversity.
After a girl hits head and loses the ability to sleep, she must come to terms with her mental state.
A look into the life of a child of divorce – the mixed emotions, positives and negatives.
Supermarket worker Kal meets Cambridge graduate Sarah. All so habibi, except for the financial catastrophe Kal causes their community.
Jenny's father has been diagnosed with Cancer. To cope, this deeply creative child makes scenes inside shoeboxes into which she escapes. One day a chance encounter with a seemingly ordinary cafe owner provides the catalyst for a truly magical happening.
The film reveals the astonishing beauty and profound ecological importance of the Pantanal: the largest tropical wetland on Earth, spanning over 17 million hectares across Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. The wetland is home to several groups of Indigenous peoples as well as rare and endangered wildlife, including species found nowhere else. But the Pantanal has suffered more fire damage than any other ecosystem. Told through the journeys of two environmental defenders, and blending beautiful cinematography with insights from scientists, Indigenous leaders and activists, the film is a wake-up call and an invitation to stand alongside those working to protect one of the last truly wild places on the planet.
Ukrainian all-female punk band Death Pill reunite on tour after their lives are fractured by the Russian invasion, in this alternative story of friendship, punk rock and war.
An unresolved past, a complicated confession and a chance encounter will change the future of three young couples in this anthology film about love in modern-day London.
A portrait of the seaside town of Fraserburgh and the people living there. As pretty as a picture postcard, if it weren’t for the seagulls terrorising everyday life.
Following the loss of their father in a gliding accident, daughters Molly (Darcy Jacobs), Romina (Millie Lewis) and their mum (Jessica Hilliard) struggle in different ways to come to terms with the tragedy.
During the Blitz of World War two, 10 year old Harry Hawkesworth roller skates through Gloucestershire delivering messages for the Air Raid Patrol, while Italian prisoners of war work the local fields.
A 3D animated short film that takes viewers on a bittersweet journey. It presents a story of a person hiding their queer identity from their parents at different stages of life. The film highlights the struggles faced by the queer community as they grow up and explores the fantasy of queer spaces with queer phenomenology.
Guts is about trying to hide the parts of ourselves that we don’t like, in order to feel accepted.
In reverence to the British paintings that watch over her from inside a desolate stately home, a young Pakistani girl aspires to become the perfect upper-class lady.
A glimpse into a young woman's life as she navigates coping with a chronic auto-immune condition whilst attempting to form intimate, romantic connections. Lucy goes about her dating life with an unexpected twist at the end.
Documentary chronicling Sam Tomkins' rise through the ranks at Wigan and his final year as a professional player.
"About Life in the Taurus Mountains," a 3-minute short film, portrays the poignant reunion of Ali, who left Hadim for Istanbul at the tender age of 11 and now finds himself reconnecting with the memories of his childhood in the embrace of his long-abandoned Mediterranean house.
A hand-drawn animated film, in which three teenagers have an adventure at the Fairground.
Two clumsy hired goons - Heinz and Dijon - are sent on a routine job by their elusive Boss. However, just "like last time", not everything goes to plan (as if they had one in the first place). Will their grave mistake cost them their lives? Will the boom mic fall into shot at times? Was there a boom mic to begin with?
A young man finds himself being stalked by a crazed killer wielding a movie-camera.
When Charlie can't keep his eyes off of a painting, Mia starts to feel neglected.
Glasgow, 1997. A city divided: two teams, two religions, two ways of life. However, for local gang member, Chas Stones, only question matters: Oasis or Blur?
A journey through the blackhouses of Perthshire, Scotland, brought to life through archive sound.
An experimental feminist opera-film about class and conflict, History of the Present has been made collaboratively by Maria Fusco and Margaret Salmon, featuring new compositions by Annea Lockwood, libretto by Maria Fusco and improvisational vocal work by Héloïse Werner. This intersectional, intergenerational feminist work layers sociological, cultural, and political themes from the recent history of Northern Ireland, foregrounding working-class women’s voices to ask: who has the right to speak, and in what way?
A lonely widower in a remote country house is indefinitely plagued by nightmares. The arrival of a lost traveller to his home seems to offer him the help he needs to be rid of these nightly terrors, but the horrors of these dreams may be more than mere visions.
Phone calls, fútbol heroes, and Colombian history meld together in this rumination on family ties, cultural memory, and diasporic connection.
Limited edition DVD & Blu-ray release, documenting the history British Punk Rock stalwarts – The Exploited. 30 years on from the eminent Exploited documentary, Rock & Roll Outlaws, we catch up with one of punk’s most controversial, unapologetic and enduring bands for an all-access look on and off stage.
Trang follows the eponymous protagonist and uplifting story accompanied by her pet duck Bim Bim.
A Poem/Film about an Iron Mask and a Cruel Blade Absent of Mercy
Don’t you just hate it when someone talks to you at the urinal?
Danny, after spotting the man who mugged his best friend, decides to pursue him and take vengeance into his own hands.
A dancer struggles with the pressure to audition for a coveted role.
Film by Simon Herdman, Nathan Read, Nathan Rollinson & Frazer Cockle
One person's perspective of the year 2023 shown through an accumulation of 365 unedited shots with one shot from each of the 365 days.
A young witch enlists the help of her best friend to cast a love spell on her crush.
A relentless workaholic, constantly chasing the minutes of each day, is forced to evaluate the true worth of his pursuit.
Mister Slonks and Danyal must protect the Haram Van when a schizophrenic customer attacks.
Told through young Denise’s eyes, we discover how her parents saved more than just each other during World War II.
A young man fails to attend his expat father's funeral in Hong Kong.
A frantic, funny, and ultra-relatable dash through London as an overworked animator questions if her job is worth the chaos.
In this film “(un)Flaoting World” depicts a journey of exploring the vast collective world while being an individual distinct from others. Searching for a shadow symbolises achieving completeness and blending into society. The key is to keep moving forward, discovering what matters to you, and defining your place in this life time.
Some dream of summiting the highest peaks, visiting a remote island or being the fastest to navigate a route. But not Emily. She dreams of esoteric adventure and of dragging a canoe across a bog. Enlisting her friend, the pair set off to navigate the Isle of Lewis’ intricate system of lochs. But finding the right kit can be a challenge for Emily. When outdoor shops only stock technical clothing up to a size 16, how is adventure possible for the 45 percent of women in the United Kingdom who wear larger sizes?
A young woman lost in a forest in the Scottish Highlands finds herself pursued by an unseen presence.
Explorer meets her fate when she encounters an ancient mug.
A documentary by the Dossier Center tells the story of Russian volunteers who have joined Ukraine's side and are fighting for its liberation. In Russia, these individuals are labeled as terrorists: they have crossed into the Kursk and Belgorod regions armed and engaged in battles with the Russian army. These volunteers made a choice that severed ties with their families and friends. Dossier journalists traveled to the frontlines to explore what drives these Russians to take up arms against their compatriots. This film is not only a chronicle of the war in Ukraine but also an exploration of deep moral conflicts. It is a story of traitors, heroes, and their tragic futures.
Alcohol-related deaths from liver disease among women under 40 have risen sharply over the last decade – but why? Thirty-two-year-old BBC journalist Hazel Martin goes on a personal journey to find the answer. She is one of a growing number of young women who have experienced alcohol-related liver damage, despite not regarding herself as being dependent on alcohol. Talking to doctors, patients and experts on the drinks industry, Hazel discovers that a key cause is Britain’s binge-drinking culture and explores what can be done about it
A short story about Baz - an ageing and unfit Sunday League football player who lives for the weekend.
They used to be the ultimate power couple - but what exactly has gone wrong?
Mapping the body as a site of resistance Blood Speaks is an odyssey of womanhood and defiance drawing together the real and the imaginary to trace possible paths to resilience and justice.
A special film based on the poem “For Ezra” about the real life experience of non-binary author Libro Levi Bridgeman and their love letter to their grandson, Ezra. The film follows the playful and tender moments of their daily routines as a queer grandparent with their grandson.
Guerrilla gardening is not for the faint hearted. Or at least, that’s what these two rebels tell us, as we follow them on an eye-opening journey around London - throwing seeds everywhere and anywhere, planting spider plants, and planning their ‘Big Project’. But when they finally track down the Original Guerrilla Gardeners (OGGs), and learn what guerrilla gardening really entails and how it's helping our communities, their beliefs and friendship are put to the test. In this humorous mockumentary, we meet the people who are doing their bit to bring ‘botanarchy’ to our urban spaces.
Or, A Haunted House 3. Shot on my phone and laptop, edited in iMovie on my phone.
Ella used water as this universal way to connect us all, showcasing the beauty of glistening water as they trained to take part in a swim for Palestine. The film shows many conversations had between Ella and their best friend as they trained for their marathon swim. They spoke of the endurance and new found understanding of what one’s body is capable of when in a great body of water, and one has no way of turning back. Ella’s message is clear, that liberation can be beautiful, liberation can be heart breaking, liberation can be a great body of water, liberation can be found in the smallest of things but the grandest of feelings. Such as swimming through water.