Kiran

Kiran, once a happily married independent business owner is now the full time carer of her elderly mother who is suffering from dementia. In the throws of routine and repeating calls for help, Kiran breaks.

Written & Directed by Bhulla Beghal | Produced by Daniel Coley

Highs

John’s beloved wife Elle is diagnosed with cancer, upending his world and sparking a far too early mid-life crisis at the young age of 33. Forced out of his comfort zone, straight-laced John struggles with the morality of “doing the right thing,” as he’s suddenly faced with buying drugs for the first time in his life.

Directed by Louis Chan | Written by MF Wong | Produced by MF Wong, Antonella Lembo, Marie Osman, Elaine Ivy Harris, Louis Chan

Dysphoria

Lucia Leung, a Chinese immigrant in London, struggles with an unbearable mental illness. Just as Lucia contemplates ending her life, an enigmatic and bohemian woman named Janet begins chatting to Lucia. Also Chinese, Janet schools Lucia that she should not have a self-pitying attitude, which angers Lucia. They argue about the meaning of life, but soon the two bond over music, jokes, and their shared Chinese culture. In the end, Lucia learns who Janet really is — but more importantly, Lucia learns what to do with her own suffering.

Written & Directed by Yennis Cheung | Produced by Cyrus Mirzashafa, Yennis Cheung, Edward De Gaetano, Levon Gharibian

A Mind Full

A man teaches mindfulness, hoping it will bring both his pupils and himself inner peace. But when his anger gets the better of him, his inner turmoil is broadcast to the world.

Written & Directed by Steve Whiteley | Produced by Steve Whiteley, Ias Balaskas, Yoyo Blair

Prazinburk Ridge

In World War One, a former rugby player for Great Britain must rely on his old skills to save himself and his fellow soldiers from shot, shell and poison gas.

Written, Produced & Directed by Martin Bell

Hey Katie

A man in his mid-twenties attempts to send a voice note to an old friend leading to an existential crisis.

Written, Produced & Directed by Ned Caderni

Not My Sister

When Chris comes home to Cork from London for her sister Zara's 13th birthday, a buried family secret begins to find its way to the surface.

Written & Directed by Jessica Courtney Leen | Produced by Jessica Courtney Leen, Megan Haly, Christiane Reicke

Scrutiny

On a bus journey across south London, a young man’s anxiety spirals into a vortex of self-doubt and torment - causing him to question: can he trust his memories? An illustration of the process and impact of anxiety, and the demands of city life that intensify it.

Written & Directed by James Quinn | Produced by Maria Ogunyale

No Filter

The story of a depressed young woman who bluntly reflects on her life and the world for her social media page, as she goes through what she’s decided will be the last day of her existence.

Written & Directed by Matthias Fuchez | Produced by Katie Organ

Say What

A couple fumble through an evening together while communicating through dysfunction with big news to share.

Written, Produced & Directed by Stephen Maddox

Itching

Written & Directed by Catherine Marriott-Brown | Produced by Gracie Mills

Limina

​​At the climax of a wild and messy night, Iris and her partner experiment with a third — but is that what she really wants? 'Limina' is a wordless monologue about reaching — and exceeding — the edge of your comfort zone.

Written & Directed by Jared Watmuff | Produced by Maria Hildebrand, Juliet Clark, Jared Watmuff

Bad Penny

An antiques dealer is haunted by a cursed object that won't take no for an answer.

Written, Produced & Directed by Tony Hipwell