JULY 28

Hen & Chicken’s Theatre | 7:00PM

Screening: Cope, Dragons, Frankenbiking, The Future Above Us, Going Down, Jumper, Karma Khazi, Kind Regards, The Lure, Margot's Off the Market, Mother Daughter, Road Rage, Round Robin, and Woe.

AUGUST 1

The Garden Cinema | 8:00PM

Screening: BENJI, The Car Spotter, Call Me Back, The Chosen One, The Cure, Feeling Lucky, Inappropriate, Saving Art, Terror, and Under the Blue

An Ode to Procrastination

directed by Aleksandra Kingo | Arthouse

Sarah is trying to create what she thinks is the project of her lifetime, but procrastinates while struggling to start. 

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Ashes

directed by Georgina Haig | Comedy

Frances misses the appointment to pick up his ashes. Through a bizarre posthumous prank, can James rectify his daughter’s habitual lateness, even after he’s gone? A darkly comedic story about grief, tough love and the unexpected ways those who have passed continue to influence us.

SCREENING AUGUST 3 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 6:00PM

BENJI

directed by Oscar Garth | London Premiere | Arthouse

A seemingly innocent TV commercial for a family-friendly recycling bin becomes increasingly bizarre when the father decides to recycle more than just household waste.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Black Dog

directed by Ed Kirk | London Premiere | Folk Horror

A Father and Son confront their history and navigate their grief within the crumbling walls of their moorland home.

SCREENING AUGUST 2 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:45PM

Bully

directed by Martin Stocks | Drama

A dinner party goes off the rails when the host suspects a surprise guest is his childhood bully.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Call Me Back

directed by Tom Andrews | Drama

The subtlety of memory and grief is studied in this heartfelt exploration of a bereaved older woman. Grace (Lindsay Duncan), returns home from the funeral of her husband, George (Jim Broadbent), accompanied by her daughter, Lucy (Sophia Myles). Mother and daughter clash, leading Grace to attempt to mourn in isolation.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

COPE

directed by Anthony Sutcliffe | Drama

Liam has 6 weeks to live. No one knows. Not his colleagues. Not his friends. Not even his wife. But as the indignities that make up a life mount up, he just counts the days down.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Cycles

directed by Will Darbyshire | Dark Comedy

When a dinner with the new neighbours goes awry, an antisocial and severely codependent couple reignite the spark in their relationship by covering their tracks.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Do As I Say

directed by Ana Pio | Drama | London Premiere

A middle-aged piano teacher mourns her failed career as a concert pianist with a drink always in hand. Grappling with this aching disappointment and unfulfilled legacy, she is pushed to the end of her tether by the rebellious student she once perceived as her younger self.

SCREENING AUGUST 2 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:45PM

Dragons

directed by Tyrese Shipp | Documentary

A Dragon-boat racing community navigates a journey of rebranding and inclusion to survive as a club.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Far Away

directed by Nathaniel McCullagh | UK Premiere | Drama

12 year old Aoife learns to grow up fast after the death of her beloved Grandpy, as she tries to build ties with her emotionally detached father (Seamus O'Hara, An Irish Goodbye).

SCREENING AUGUST 3 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 6:00PM

Feeling Lucky

directed by Anna-Marie Ramm | Comedy

A couple show their true colours when they discover that they've won the lottery.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Fishing

directed by Josie Charles | Found Footage

It’s 2006. Sixteen-year-old Lola has been in her room for three days and refuses to come out. She confesses to a camcorder a tale of first love and lost virginity, before finally revealing the secret keeping her locked inside.

SCREENING AUGUST 3 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 6:00PM

Fluff

directed by Max Clendaniel | London Premiere | Dark Comedy

A puppeteer is pushed to the limit when her puppet starts getting bigger, but no one believes her.

SCREENING AUGUST 2 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:45PM

Frankenbiking

directed by Joel Porter & Alex Moore | Documentary

Frankenbiking celebrates the fun, silliness and creativity of tall bikes, exploring why people build them and why people react to the new and unusual.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

FRANKIE AND BENNY

directed by Markus Meedt | Comedy

Frankie signs up to an online re-animation course to bring his best friend Benny back from the dead. But Benny 2.0 isn't quite what Frankie expected.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

A Funny Kind of Journey

directed by Joe Bor | Comedy

While driving through Hollywood, a man tells the story of his incredible past brushing shoulders with LA's rich and famous.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Going Down

directed by Cailin Leigh Manning | UK Premiere | Dance

A lonely office clerk spins a wild fantasy upon a chance encounter in an elevator.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Good Vibes Only

directed by Christopher Rogers | World Premiere | Drama

On the 10th anniversary of his radio show, Charlie discovers an old record gifted to him by his late friend Huey. Deciding to dedicate the show to Huey’s memory, Charlie uses a selection of music to chart the rise and fall of their friendship.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Hard Times

directed by Elliott Gonzo & Elliot Warren | London Premiere | Drama

A man (Elliot Warren, Top Boy) under the strain of the cost of living crisis makes a risky decision to involve his daughter in a dangerous job for a much needed paycheck.

SCREENING AUGUST 3 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 6:00PM

I Understand

directed by Mark van Heusden | Drama

Ben and Eve had a fight at a house party. They both let off steam by meeting a friend in a pub to express their frustration and share their story. As they both tell their version of events, we find out what really happened that night.

SCREENING AUGUST 2 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:30PM

Inappropriate

directed by Jonathan Blagrove | Drama

When a volunteer turns up for his shift to help guide a young offender through the process of his arrest, he gets more than he bargained for.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Jumper

directed by Cyrus Mirzashafa, Michael Davies | Family

Darrel is doing his best to care for his mum who's suffering from a long drawn out illness. Then one night, the simple act of refilling a cold hot water bottle becomes something altogether unexpected.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Karma Khazi

directed by Lee Phillips | Documentary

An anonymous street artist seeks inspiration for a new show in the unlikeliest of places.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Kind Regards

directed by Alun Rhys Morgan | Comedy

Monday morning and another email from the boss - time to end this bitch!

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

London's Forgotten

directed by Liam Pinheiro-Rogers | Drama

A cycle that targets the few. A cycle that refuses to end. In the urban streets of London, the stories of knife crime victims are connected by a wandering drifter who has loose ends to tie.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Losing it

directed by Elise Martin | Romantic Comedy

According to her research and to-do list, 30-year-old Mabel has everything she needs to lose her virginity to nice-guy Guy. But, when he needs a bit of romance to get in the mood, her clinical “do-it-and-lose-it” plan falls apart.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Love hurts

directed by Paddy Thunder | Comedy

A complete idiot tries to win the heart of a paramedic by getting himself into a series of accidents.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

MAN>CODE

directed by Adrian Gardner | LGBTQ+

Lucas, a computer techie goes on an ordeal when he invites Theo around for what he thought would be no-strings-attached fun, but it takes an odd turn when his ex-girlfriend returns home early.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Margot's Off the Market

directed by Courtney Karwal | Comedy

On the day she meets her potential soulmate, Margot receives news which may alter the course of her budding romance.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Ministry of Jingle

directed by Maddie Dai | UK Premiere | Comedy

Melody is the new hire at the Ministry of Jingle, a Government department in charge of creating public safety jingles about a range of topics; seatbelts, condoms, littering. 

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Monochromatic

directed by Karen Bryson | Drama

1977, Wood Green London. The political climate is volatile with racial hatred, skinhead subculture is prevalent. We see this reality through the eyes of Grace, age 6. Innocent, carefree and mischievous. Grace is Black.

SCREENING AUGUST 2 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:45PM

Mother Daughter

directed by Sophie Wu | Dramedy

A teenage daughter stops at nothing to destroy any chance of her mother having an intimate relationship.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Operation Magpie

directed by Andonis Anthony, Rupert Hill | Dark Comedy

Two detectives stake out the home of a notorious eco-terrorist, but all is not as it seems.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Overpowered

directed by Michael Bicarregui | Comedy

Six aspiring superheroes confront the realities of juggling rent, failing friendships, and the gig economy. Will our heroes finally “make it big”, or will their powers go to waste?

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Passion, Purpose & Parkinson's

directed by Olz McCoy | Documentary

A painter, photographer and musician tell the story of how they overcame the physically debilitating Parkinson’s Disease and managed to continue pursuing their creative profession despite the adverse challenges presented to them in life.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Rejoyce!

directed by David Ledger | Comedy

After the death of her husband, an elderly vicar’s wife Winifred Tyler (Amanda Walker - ‘Triangle of Sadness’) unearths a book of erotic fiction that she wrote in her youth.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Requiem

directed by Emma Gilbertson | Historical Drama, LGBTQ+

Requiem is set in 1605, against the backdrop of the witch trials. It's a coming of age story, following Evelyn as she engages in a game of cat and mouse against her father, Minister Gilbert, in order to be with Mary, the woman she loves.

SCREENING AUGUST 2 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:45PM

Road Rage

directed by James Button | Absurd Comedy

Grumpy Welshman Derw Derw is late for an interview so the last thing he needs is to get sucked into a vortex.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Round Robin

directed by Jessica Morris | Tragicomedy

On a sweltering summer’s day, a family struggles to capture the perfect photograph for their annual Christmas Card. It will be their last.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

Satisfaction

directed by Bailey Tom Bailey | London Premiere | Historical Comedy

Georgian England. A society lady raises her pistol to duel with her aristocratic mentor over a grave insult.

SCREENING AUGUST 3 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 6:00PM

Saving Art

directed by Remi R.M. Moses | Drama

Instead of telling his newly diagnosed five-year-old son that he has Leukaemia; Brian tells Arthur that the chemotherapy will give him superpowers. In a battle to keep them both positive, Brian is haunted by his lie as he struggles to find hope.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Sidewalk Shuffle

directed by Max Bach | Musical Comedy

An awkward encounter on the sidewalk turns into a dance battle with dire consequences.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Something For Your Mind

directed by Kamil Dymek | UK Premiere | Sci-Fi

When a successful podcaster tests a mind-altering device to question the ethics of her mental health content, she unleashes dire consequences that expose the dark side of the wellness industry and the dangers of misinformation.

SCREENING AUGUST 3 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 6:00PM

Somewhere to Stay

directed by Amirhossein Hatami | Drama

Concealing a devastating secret about his daughter, a father has told everyone that she is missing, while pretending to search for her alongside his son. The son, unable to bear the burden of this concealed truth any longer and weary of his father’s behavior and beliefs, takes a step that profoundly impacts their family’s life.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Stones

directed by Matthew Hopper | London Premiere | Drama

On a trip to his old family home in the Scottish Highlands, a troubled man argues on the phone with his stoic father, forcing him to confront a dark issue in their relationship.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Terror

directed by Giles Buchanan | Thriller

The sole survivor of a mountain climb struggles to come to terms with a supernatural incident.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

The Car Spotter

directed by Martin Sandin | Comedy

Peo loves spotting cars. It gives his everyday life a little twist. It’s also a hobby that is about to ruin the most important thing he has. The Car Spotter is a film about the small choices in life that have big consequences.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

The Chosen One

directed by Elazar Fine | UK Premiere | Thriller

After impulsively shaving off his beard and sidelocks, Eli Eisenstein is thrown out of his Hasidic family home. He finds refuge with his estranged, ex-religious aunt Shifra, but inner turmoil forces him to experience a nightmarish transformation that leads him right back to where he started.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

The Cure

directed by Taisia Deeva | London Premiere | Drama

17-year-old Renal is brought to a sex worker by his uncle to prove his masculinity to his patriarchal father. This “educational” act turns into psychological and physical abuse.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

The Eyes of Marge

directed by Lily Howkins | Thriller

A self-hating social worker traumatised by his sister’s death from domestic abuse, is plagued by phone calls from an unknown woman looking for her dead sister.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

The Future Above Us

directed by Vanessa Magic | Dramedy

After a cosmic disaster leaves Earth virtually empty, a hopeful yet sombre woman who yearns to find connection must decide what lengths she will go to for companionship.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

The Hearts of Bwindi

directed by Charli Doherty | Documentary

This documentary spotlights the harmonious efforts of wildlife rangers and local communities safeguarding Uganda's biodiverse, UNESCO-recognized Bwindi National Park.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

The Hope Chest Has a Secret Drawer

directed by Laura Frenzer | UK Premiere | Drama

A stressed daughter working tirelessly to reach her mother lost in an Alzheimer’s haze accidentally uncovers a dark family secret. Starring Amy Hargreaves, (Homeland, 13 Reasons Why), and Anna Stuart, (All My Children, As the World Turns).

SCREENING AUGUST 3 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 6:00PM

The Lure

directed by Tony Hipwell | Horror Comedy

Late at night, a lone fisherman discovers he is not the only one hoping to hook something.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM

The Sikh Soldier

directed by Sky Cheema, Joseph Archer | Historical Drama | London Premiere

A Sikh soldier fights through The Great War for the British Empire, only to survive and have to face a further hell back in India.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Two Minutes

directed by Jamie Benyon | London Premiere | Comedy

Two brothers rob a corner shop only to be interrupted by their Nan.

SCREENING JULY 31 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Twofold

directed by Ella Greenwood | Drama, LGBTQ+

As New Year's Eve festivities are underway on the floor above, in a single-take snapshot, Allie and Erin have a chance encounter down below. But when Allie recognises Erin from over a decade ago, the past breaks the surface, and fireworks ensue.

SCREENING AUGUST 3 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 6:00PM

Under the Blue

directed by Linda Ludwig & James Curle | Drama

Bruised, hungry and only halfway through her late shift, a lonely and disillusioned police officer forms an unlikely connection with an appreciative and thankful criminal.

SCREENING AUGUST 1 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:00PM

Untitled Major Studio Film

directed by Flynn Matthews | Comedy

After years of neglecting his family, Henry gets back in contact with his brother to help him with a self tape in the Sussex countryside.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Us & In Between

directed by Katia Shannon | London Premiere | Drama

Two long-lost lovers in their 80s, Agnes and Eddie, reignite their flame after a chance encounter in their care home.

SCREENING AUGUST 2 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:45PM

Wet Fish

directed by Big Red Button | Absurd Comedy

Two childhood friends, both now stand-up comics, explore their past trauma together.

SCREENING JULY 29 at WHIRLED CINEMA | 8:00PM

Whippy

directed by James Rooke | London Premiere | Comedy

Rivalry, greed… and calippos. A messy turf war has erupted between warring ice cream firms in 1980s Glasgow after one rogue vendor is caught crossing county lines.

SCREENING AUGUST 2 at THE GARDEN CINEMA | 8:45PM

Woe

directed by Max Davies | London Premiere | Horror

A glimpse into the miserable existence of a girl who lives in a sewer.

SCREENING JULY 28 at THE HEN & CHICKENS THEATRE | 7:00PM