April 2 | 11:30pm I Whirled Cinema
A post-mortem photographer haunted in the night… A heroin addict pursued by a menacing figure… A selfie filter that isn’t all it seems…
After the official Opening Night Party, stick around for our Late Night Grindhouse which features our best Horror and flat-out freaky Official Selections.
Grindhouse-Only tickets available, but if you buy a ticket to the full Opening Night festivities the Grindhouse is included.
Location: Whirled Cinema
259-260 HARDESS ST
LOUGHBOROUGH JCTN
LONDON SE24 OHN
What’s On
HUNGER
written, produced, & directed by Mark Dollard
A heroin addict is pursued by a menacing figure.
HUNGER is an Official Selection in our Low Budget Category.
#NOFILTER
written & directed by Nathan Crooker, produced by Nathan Crooker & Maya Korn
#Nofilter addresses the ever-growing issue surrounding Body Dysmorphic Disorder through the eyes of Beth, an insecure twenty-something, who becomes obsessed with an insidious filter, leaving her to question true beauty. It is a cautionary tale for all those obsessed by "likes," being flawless, and thinking that somehow social media is the magical cure-all for happiness. The film stars Kelly Lamor Wilson and Misha Osherovich from Blumhouse's "Freaky."
#NOFILTER is an Official Selection in our Sponsored Category.
MEMENTO MORI
directed by Paul O'Flanagan, written by Paul O'Flanagan & Laura O'Flanagan, produced by Louise Ní Chonchúir
A storm brews over Victorian Dublin as post-mortem photographer, Mr.Huxley, returns to his hallowed practice within the gloomy townhouse in which he resides. His latest subject is a recently-deceased young woman, whose presence conjures the demons of Huxley's character - compelling him to confront the narcissistic life he has chosen to lead.
MEMENTO MORI is an Official Selection in our Sponsored Category.
PETER THE PENGUIN
written & directed by Andrew Rutter, produced by Joanna Caldwell & Ashley Gardiner
Nigel is on his way to meet his partner's daughter Emily for the first time. With high expectations in tow, he's hoping to make a great impression.
PETER THE PENGUIN is an Official Selection in our Low Budget Category.
THIS IS ZOE
directed by Stephen Gallacher, written & produced by Hayley Reeve
Zoe's reserved nature speaks volumes when her familiar, unwanted inner critic comes out to play.
Off Competition Selection
2:15
written, produced, directed by Matteo Valentini
A girl running for her life finds out that the monster she is escaping from, could be closer than she thinks.
Off Competition Selection
THE LAST CONFESSION
directed by Dustin Curtis Murphy, written by Kev Hopgood, produced by Kev Hopgood and Marius Smuts
Franz – an old, dying man, and former Nazi, calls a priest to his bedside for his last confession. But Father Kramer finds him chillingly unafraid and unrepentant. The story Franz tells, and what happens next, will go beyond the darkest imaginings of his confessor.
Kino Original - Off Competition Selection
BAINNE
written & directed by Jack Reynor, produced by Lara Hickey & Emer O'Shea
In the last year of The Great Famine in Ireland, a stoic farmhand survives working for the local landlord. When he encounters a ghostly figure stealing milk his morality is questioned, and is beguiled on a journey of faith.
BAINNE is nominated in our Sponsored Category.
Show Up Early for More Great Films
(and to party with filmmakers)
Swing by earlier for the opening night bash of The People's Film Festival. Come watch 15 amazing short films. Afterwards, party with the filmmakers and industry professionals. And who knows… you may just find your next collaborator.