As our final notification date approaches we’re happy to announce a few more Official Selections to The People’s Film Festival - March 6 & 7 at Whirled Cinema.
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
ABSENCE OF LIGHT
Directed by Beatrice Aliné
You can measure the light but you can’t measure the dark. In duality we see one as the opposite of the other. Yet darkness is the absence of light. And an absence is not a measurable thing. It simply does not exist.
Light protects us from our fundamental fear of the dark. But remember where there is light, there must be shadow. We live in a technological era where our dependence on energy is greater than ever before. It became an irreplaceable commodity.
So one question arises quickly. What's left to do if the sun pulls the plug on you?
The answer lies within the perception of the viewer.
ABSENCE OF LIGHT is an Official Selection in the Low Budget Category
AMA
Directed by Georgie Yukiko Donovan
Filmmaker Georgie Yukiko Donovan explores the story of the Ama divers - the last of Japan's 'women of the sea' and their fight to preserve their 3,000 year old way of life.
AMA is an Official Selection in the Sponsored Category
BLACK CHAMPAGNE
Directed by Jeremiah Williams
Priestess Queen Suraya and Priest King Jamari are the leaders of the magical Nemanyo civilization and derive their powers from an ancient lotus flower that was brought to earth from their ancestors thousands of years ago. Envious of their sacred power and magic, the Nemanyo fall under siege by the Czar of Chezidak and his horde of militants. Left for dead, Suraya and Jamari rise from their war-torn sunken city to reclaim their power and set their beloved people free.
Black Champagne is the first episode of an animated music video series titled "The Osirika Legacy". Parts II and III are currently in production and titled "Dispel The Darkness" and "Heaven", respectively.
BLACK CHAMPAGNE is an Official Selection in the Low Budget Category
DARE 2 DISTURB
Directed by Paul Rees
Onlookers observed, “You two are joined at the hip”. But the tensions were there. He was dazzled and intimidated by her — a model of the successful, determined and independent career woman. It felt like a fight to gain her respect.
Meanwhile, her body clock was ticking. He just didn’t seem to be listening.
“It’s okay for you, you’re a man. You will always be able to be a father.” They were locked in a cycle, going nowhere.
Bright lights. Big city. Her words, “We will both . . . ”, “We will both . . . ” Replayed on a loop in his head as he plunged back into the beating heart of central London. What did she mean?
He felt like a stranger pacing these familiar streets. People rushing by with their wallets open and their hearts closed. He might as well have been invisible. Perhaps her words weren’t meant as a bitter epitaph on their relationship. He’d always loved her, but somehow his own failing career had stepped in the way.
The talking was over. The silence was deafening. Was this the end? A new plan was needed to win her back.
He’d always known what he needed to do. But was this the right time and the right place?
This is a true story.
DARE 2 DISTURB is an Official Selection in the Micro-Budget Category
DON’T SELL THE TIGER
Directed by Ben Wylson
When their father dies, three sisters return to the family home to pack up his belongings. But they can't agree on the fate of one family heirloom - a mysterious bronze tiger.
DON’T SELL THE TIGER is an Official Selection in the Low Budget Category
EJECT
Directed by David Yorke
After discovering a USB port in her wrist, Kate uncovers a world where she has the ability to change herself for the better. But she will slowly discover that greed will come at a cost.
EJECT is an Official Selection in the Low Budget Category
HERPY AND BOBO IN SPAGHETTI LOVE
Directed by Andy Biddle & Jonathan Hearn
Bobo is memorised by a girl across the room but Herpy wants Bobo's full attention.
HERPY AND BOBO IN SPAGHETTI LOVE is an Official Selection in the Micro-Budget Category
IT CRAWLED THROUGH THE WINDOW
Directed by Isaac Ruth & Ali Petre
A couple has horrifying pillow-talk.
IT CRAWLED THROUGH THE WINDOW is an Official Selection in the Sponsored Category
OUTSIDE
Directed by Jeffrey Palmer
Touching on salient themes of gun violence, psychological trauma, and racial identity, OUTSIDE is a “nightmarish mirror reflecting our troubled times.” Fueled by powerful lyrics, provocative imagery, a meaningful message, and a hopeful ending, OUTSIDE will stir emotions and light a fire within.
We must break the seemingly endless cycle of gun violence in our society. The power of music is one way to make this happen. Please join us in our campaign to promote and foster a positive and uplifting environment for today's urban youth. They are our future. Lead by example. Let's go.
OUTSIDE is an Official Selection in the Micro-Budget Category
THE PLUNGE
Directed by Simon Ryninks
After a night of passion Emily tells Jay that she’d like to use a strap-on. Scared of losing a girl he has a connection with, Jay reluctantly agrees.
THE PLUNGE is an Official Selection in the Sponsored Category
PUT YOUR HEART INTO TO
Directed by Cory Kerr
After a struggling artist pours his heart into his book, he sells the rights, but the deal isn't what he expected. This animated short is about the disparity of what creators earn compared to those who distribute the creators' work.
PUT YOUR HEART INTO IT is an Official Selection in the Micro-Budget Category
RED
Directed by Alexander Stephens
Lucy Daydream and Alpha 5 soar into space on a rocket ship to find something new. Their journey into the unknown brings them face to face with a man from the stars. The journey in "RED" revolves around the idea of soaring to new heights.
RED is an Official Selection in the Micro-Budget Category
THE SHADOW OF THE SUN
Directed by Ido Hartmann
7 years ago Boaz has cut all ties with his parents, brother & sister, his friends, and his previous world. The film tracks the story of his disappearance and embarks in a surreal journey into the memories he left with his family.
THE SHADOW OF THE SUN is an Official Selection in the Sponsored Category
WHEN NIGHT FALLS
Directed by Alexandre Lechasseur-Dubé
As night falls, creatures with pearl and lace ornaments gather at the center of the forest where is laying an inanimate body.
WHEN NIGHT FALLS is an Official Selection in the Low Budget Category
We're nearing the end of our Earlybird Pass Sale to The People’s Film Festival (March 6 & 7)! Passes to this two day event are just £19 until Feb. 1st - the same price as just going 1 day if you buy later. Take advantage of the best deal of the season.
PASSHOLDER PERKS:
✔️ 30+ short films
✔️Networking events
✔️ Champagne!
✔️ Vote for which of our 9 nominees you’d like to grant £1000!
