Un Castello is a 16mm short film shot in the Italian Alps, an Italy-UK co-production.

'2008, Aosta Valley.
One year after Selene's death, Pietro and his father, Fosco, return to their home in the mountains.
When Pietro discovers a box of old VHS tapes, he draws a map and leads his father on a journey through memory in search of a hidden castle.'

CHINESE TAKEAWAY is a dark comedy thriller about what you can get through with your best friend.

Once upon a time at university, two girls find a flatmate who loves his nightly Chinese takeaway. Until he disappears... leaving a body behind.

Cast: Henry Rowley, Precious Mustapha, Rosalie Minnitt
Writer/Director: Jessica Hof
Producer: Roxane Bourges
DoP: Ben Smith

The Nachzehrer is a creepy horror about three friends living and working in Newcastle. They have their lives ripped apart when the youngest is found brutally murdered.
As they come to terms with their loss, they learn of an old Germanic curse that links all three to the death. Set in amongst the stunning scenery of Northumberland.

BLEACHED is a bold Coming-of-Age Drama, set against the backdrop of Jersey. Addiction and desire collide in a whirlwind summer; the recklessness of youth. Throughout the summer, Aella’s decisions, emotional detachment, overindulgence, have pervasive consequences on those around her, leaving a wake of fracture.

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A lifetime of quiet sacrifice collides with a son’s deepest fear when an aging father who gave up everything to secure his child’s future proves that love was never something that had to be earned.

A Drop in the Ocean follows Neil and Ellie, an ordinary couple living detached from the climate crisis, until one night, when Ellie has a disturbing vision. Through one couple’s fears about their future, the film explores the contradiction between the need to act and the feeling that individual action may ultimately be pointless in the face of large-scale industrial pollution.

For centuries one king has ruled immortally. His protector has kept him alive with her devotion, but now she is breaking.

A dark fantasy gothic horror; a film of kings, castles, blood, fire, and immortality. We combine puppetry, miniatures, practical effects, physical sets, and detailed production design to create an unforgettable experience.
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A short film to be shot in August 2026. More than Half the Days is about a Black British man with back pain. He loses his job, wife & independence, only to discover during therapy, that his pain is more than just physical.

It's a think piece asking audiences: Does therapy really help? And what made him wait so long before reaching out for help?

An Interview with Buckethead is a Horror Comedy feature film from the mind of award winning screenwriter & director Matthew Camfield, starring Martyn Spendlove, Ewen Weatherburn, Ketan Majmudar, Sarah France, James West & Adam Lee. The film follows a podcasting crew as they hunt down the most dangerous killer of all, Buckethead - & when things don't go as planned, chaotic hilarity ensues!

The Bay is a stop-motion animation written & directed by Sophie Simnett. On a remote coastline, GIRL struggles to let go of her mother’s ashes. Across the sea, BOY lives trapped, isolated in a lighthouse by OLD MAN. When a beam of light catches GIRL's face one night, a fragile connection sparks across the waves. Produced by Benjamin Jacob Smith, animated by Studio Linguini and shot on 16mm.

Too Late Too Soon is 15-minute drama short exploring the contrasting emotional realities of parenthood through parallel storytelling and examines themes of fear, timing, responsibility, and personal readiness.
Director - Ananya Tej
DOP - Aditya Patane
Producer - Daryl D'Cotta
Production Manager - Maddy Grocott

Taxidermy begins with a simple but unsettling premise: a man stands across from the stranger who was the recipient of his dead husband’s organ donation, his piercing blue eyes.

A deeply personal narrative, drawn from the writer/director's own experience of disability, the film is a queer love story about grief, disability and identity.

Two Sugars is an intimate character-driven drama set in a London café. Donell meets his old friend Toby after a long estrangement. Their banter is lighthearted at first, yet beneath the surface, both men carry heavy emotional burdens. Toby, who suffers from a heart condition called arrhythmia, while Donell masks his insecurities with bravado and a new substance, "Shoogar", a dangerous stimulant.

LITTLE BIG BROTHER is a comedic and heartwarming tale of two brothers trying to repair their broken relationship on a chaotic road trip to university. Old tensions and lingering grief turn their journey into a hilarious yet heartfelt reckoning with their past — and each other.

Producer: Lily Allmark
Director: Max Meadows
Cinematographer: Chris Tailor
Writer: Ellis Waynforth

Set during the bleak period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, BLOOD & CHOCOLATE is a horror short film that takes a delicious and intoxicating twist into the supernatural.

This is the first film ever made about H. P. Lovecraft — and almost no one has seen it. Shot in 1989–90, it features unique interviews with Lovecraft's friends and colleagues. It has sat unfinished for more than thirty-five years. We need your help to complete it and release it for the first time.

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"As her relationship disintegrates, Chloe spirals into a dreamlike re-enactment of her first queer love, where fantasy and memory form her route to liberation. In the fight for control, what will it take to reclaim a life that no longer feels like her own?"

Director/Writer: Alexandra Healy (IMMATERIAL - writer/ director)

Producers: Emily-Jane Sheppard and Eva Onsrud

A fearless, darkly comic one-woman show based on a true story. See You Tomorrow explores what happens when the only witness—your own memory—can’t testify. Heading from Cardiff to the Edinburgh Fringe, this piece is led by trained actor and writer Beth Lindsey, with director Helen Iley and BAFTA-winning producer Katy Mendo.

After shattering loss, a grieving woman infiltrates a secretive medical research facility under the guise of a new job, but her hidden vendetta soon unleashes deadly consequences.

"We are ever happy to see you.” In the smouldering desert of a New Earth, the first domino of an occult conspiracy falls in the shape of a missing persons case. This pilot and proof of concept follow the first steps of the main cast into a world hidden behind 1 flyer.

A group of creatives have come together from across the realms of animation and film in order to bring this project to life.

In her vital role at the secretive Bletchley Park, a young intelligence analyst feels the weight of the world on her shoulders as she's forced to confront the cost of war and the barriers set before her. Based on a true story.

Sue, an IT Support Technician in her 60s, wakes from a coma to discover half the world has been zombified. After accidentally killing the prophesied 'Chosen One', Sue assumes their identity to avoid getting caught, and has to save humanity herself. Chosen is a pop-rock comedy musical about purpose, second chances and embracing the uncertainty of life.

After being placed back on probation at work, a young woman with ADHD is left to salvage an unexpected company disaster. Using cinematic visual and sonic techniques to authentically depict ADHD from the 'inside out', the film sheds light on why the condition is so often an invisible and misunderstood disability when it presents in women.

When Eddie "Smudger" Smith gathers his gang of not-so-merry men for one last heist, their cunning plan hilariously backfires, leaving them the victims of a crime in a series of unfortunate events.

Think Ocean's Eleven, if Ocean's Eleven was run by Derek Trotter.

CROOKS is a comedy short written by Jo Baxter. Directed by Joe McGowan and Produced by Annie Lees-Jones.

Far from home, in a café in central London, awaiting news of her new-born's surgery, a young mother is haunted by a passing couple, triggering memories from her past and a secret she has kept from her partner.

A dark comedy about the lengths one woman will go to for external validation, set in a gym where old age is the social currency.

The script has been shortlisted for multiple funding competitions, including becoming a finalist in the Slick Films funding competition.

Héctor is a 15-minute drama about an undocumented Colombian migrant in London surviving one exhausting workday before reuniting with his daughter after 8 years apart. Shot in Seven Sisters with the real Latin American community. Neorealism meets docufiction. This story is personal — my father lived it, and when I arrived in London in 2024, so did I.

A new horror icon rises. Meet The Harbinger.

A ghost-hunting TV crew returns to the home of a notorious serial killer with his only surviving victim. Inside, a sinister fortune-telling machine predicts their deaths through fatal tarot readings as a deadly presence closes in. Carole Ann Ford (Doctor Who), Tony Sands (Moondial), Peter Woodward (Crusade) & Gary Webster (Minder) star.

Missing Frames is a psychological thriller about a surprise birthday party gone wrong. Set in a dysfunctional household with three children, this short film aims to raise awareness of domestic violence and how it affects people with disabilities, especially Alzheimer’s.

UPDATE: Production is currently postponed, we will notify everyone once we are back on track and seeking further donations!
LUC is a Coming-of-Age short film - Dev is a young woman navigating her first break-up. When her mother drags her away to Annecy in hopes of pulling her out of a depressive episode, a stranger helps Dev come to terms with the reality of her past relationship.

Max Needs Help is a dark comedy that focuses on the anxieties of Max - a man who has never experienced therapy before and now finds himself spiralling throughout his first session.
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Written/directed by Tom Nunez
Starring: Margaret Clunie + Tom Nunez
Producer: Zara Trott

New folk horror feature film with international sales agent attached! From award winning director and film production company who have had work selected at Frightfest and London Independent Film Festival. Chance to be extra or actor in next film or a short film screened at premiere. The Wicker Children is in post production so you can back with confidence.

A rented room. One rule. No hairdryers past 10pm.

Ingrown is a body-horror short written & directed by Kate McCoid, produced by Secret Garden Pictures.

Poe's haunting short story, reimagined by young filmmakers.

This project was independently funded with savings, and in-kind assistance.

Donate to support our team and our festival campaign (scroll down to see our rewards).

Road Kill is a near-future drama set in a Britain where jobs have been replaced by AI, tech corporations passively control all modern living, and the state monitors your waste. Cast includes professional child actor who has worked with directors such as Stephen Daldry, and has named roles in 2 major studio films releasing this year

Love is the Message is a film that combines the history of 1970's New York, dance music, nightclubs, social unrest & the gay rights movement into one story.

Nicky Siano is a founding father of disco. A club owner at 17. A drug addict. A world famous DJ. An AIDS advocate. A legend.

And his story leaves audiences understanding that his theme song and way of life IS fact; LOVE IS THE MESSAGE.

Annoying Blonde Americans is a satirical, heartfelt exploration of identity, culture clash, and womanhood, viewed through the lens of two unapologetically chaotic American cousins, Cam & Lana, who are thrown into the emotional minefield of London life. Sophie & Aria, our American actor/writers met British born Joy (Director) & Holly (Producer) whilst all four read for their MAs at MetFilm School.

What’s it really like to lose a baby? This short film offers a raw, darkly funny and deeply personal answer. Inspired by the real-life miscarriage of one of our writer/directors, it follows a thirty-something woman through the chaotic, surreal reality of her first loss. Blending theatre and film, with bold humour and honesty, it challenges stigma and breaks the silence around pregnancy loss.

Stinky is a visceral short film about a daughter navigating the guilt and duty of showing up for her father in the aftermath of his imprisonment. The weight of a blood tie that outlasts the relationship the resilience it takes to keep showing up for someone who no longer resembles who you remember.

A Silence is a short film set on the South Acton estates, following three teenagers whose friendship is tested after they discover a dead body in a disused flat. As fear and blame surface, silence becomes a tool for survival. Blending social realism with psychological symbolism, the film explores youth, trauma, and the cost of staying quiet.

'Kokoro' is a short film about Marco, a young boarding school student, who is struggling to find exactly where his heart lies. During art class, everyone is presented with a piece of paper and asked to fold an origami heart. Simple enough for most of the class. Not for Marco.

Duvet is a short horror film about a woman trying to leave a coercive relationship. It was produced by The Big House, a theatre charity that works with care leavers. Their members were part of the commissioning, development and casting processes. The film is complete, but we need to raise funds in order to take it to festivals, reaching a wider audience for the issue, the team and the charity.

Luna drifts between two lives—one stifling, one electric. A chance encounter sparks something deep, unravelling the boundary between escape and truth.

A short docu-narrative loosely based on the stories of several survivors of sexual harassment.

Created by Natalie Ava Nasr

China, 2008
A teenager finds himself exploring his sexuality with a male classmate for the first time. During this, he also seeks answers to something known as "the curse" - the reason for his father's suicide - only to realise that he is cursed too.

A young working mother must again become teacher and breadwinner for a second lockdown but with her partner away, things start to take their toll.

Murder Ballads is an independent feature film set in the rock 'n' roll world of well... rock 'n' roll. It's a dark comedy of six interconnected stories that chart the rapid rise and violent fall of dysfunctional rock band 'Stack of Corpses', who are willing to do anything for success!

Inspired by the life of the 27 club members but also every troubled artist in the history of music, Forever 27 is a psychological feature music film which explores the influence of media, fame and the music business on the tragic end of these famous young artists. A self-destructive British popstar on the verge of joining the 27 club is trying to reconnect with music while battling her addictions.

Hot on the trail of a meaty scoop, a journalist secures a killer interview with a murderer of questionable taste. Now he's worried he's bitten off more than he can chew.

In a secret facility, a refugee from another world endures harrowing experiments, forcing him to confront the harsh reality of human exploitation while clinging to the hope of finding a new home.
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Em uma instalação secreta, um refugiado de outro mundo sofre experiências aterrorizantes, enfrentando a exploração humana enquanto se agarra à esperança de encontrar um novo lar.

“In the cutthroat world of clowning, a charismatic duo faces their biggest performance yet. However, when one partner decides to betray the other their relationship shatters. By interviewing both parties we try to unravel what happened that fateful night."

Director: Dom Poots
Producer: Maxim Euling
DOP: Harvey Metcalf

BABY BOY is a hard hitting, stylised piece of storytelling with a social realist streak, that authentically tackles the subjects of addiction, sexuality, toxic masculinity and duality set against the backdrop of modern day London. From the talented team who brought you SMACK EDD, VILLAIN, TRIGGER FINGER, TURNOUT & THE PLAGUE, the film has been shot and we need your help to get it completed and

"Betty's Dream" is a family-friendly animated film about a young girl named Betty, who discovers during a series of extraordinary dreams that her twin brother, Sami, who has a very severe disability, wants to travel more than anything else in the world. While she figures out how to make his dream come true, Betty and Sami reconnect and become best friends.

Overemployed is a short comedy/drama about Vausch Zackharayan, a man who secretly has two full time jobs in the hopes of achieving financial security in a precarious economy.
Written and directed by Greg Turner

'The Smallest Things' is a warm Christmas TV film about rediscovery, community and kindness. We’re planning a rehearsed reading, directed by Matthew Gould, to showcase its potential. The world needs kindness right now, and this uplifting, music-led story offers real heart and strong commercial appeal.

‘Mario: A Super Musical!’ is a new British musical that celebrates the wonderful world of Super Mario. We join a host of Mario’s sidekicks when the red-suited mustachioed plumber goes missing. How will this discombobulated group step out from the ‘Player 2’ shadows to rescue their rescuer? Will it be mission complete or game over?

11 year old Peter finds an unexpected father figure in a teenager working at a DVD rental store, which hides a complex secret.

When a young boy risks everything to understand his dreams of flying, he discovers a devastating family secret that holds the key to his own healing.

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if there were a miniature community of workers living inside your phone? Low Power Mode is a romantic comedy short film that explores their lives. We follow Henry a cameraman with an unattainable crush on Glimmer, the sparkly new musician. As the phone battery powers down and chaos unfolds, Henry decides to tell Glimmer how he really feels.

 Bea P. Deigh is a darkly comedic one woman show set at Brain Inc (the tiny office that lives in everyones head). The show follows Bea as she navigates and controls the mind of her client. Performed and written by Arden Winant, Directed by Grainne Robson and Produced by Hannah Jayne.

Following the death of his Mother, a young Projectionist must respark his filmmaking passion and overcome the odds and barriers created from his grief.

BLACK BARRELS is a British Horror Feature Film inspired by the Witch Trials of Essex. Written, Produced, and to be edited in Essex, this independent horror film looks to deliver classic scares and thrills while presenting a new take on the classic Witch mythology.
Written & Directed by Jack Burney
Produced by Alice Ryan

Katie is a young single mother who tries to find balance between university, her boyfriend and the son she is hiding from him.

This project is a short drama film that we are making for our Final Major Project at univeristy. Produced by Jay Vasa. Writen and Directed by Marina Warchus.

Looking for funding for Camden Fringe Festival 2024!

Welcome to The Brain, Inc., the tiny office that lives inside the head of every living person. In this particular brain, it's Bea P. Deigh's first day on the job, and she's here to make a name for herself. She occasionally gets knocked off her game by the pesky client she's trying to control, but not to worry - she always gets the last word.

Up to 1 million Nazis carried out the murders but in West Germany fewer than 7,000 were punished. Why?

'Kate Kelly' is a play. "October 1936. As Sir Oswald Mosley plans to march his Blackshirts through London’s East End, Irish docker’s wife Kate Kelly faces a personal crisis: her baby granddaughter is gravely ill, and her youngest son is drawn to the Blackshirts. When fascism arrives on her street, Kate must choose—stay silent or stand with her community."

Indie director Ivan Johannes life unravels when he's forced to work with a disruptive, studio-imposed social media 'actor', pushing him to the brink and driving him to reclaim control in the most extreme way.

If Love Death & Robots were live action, each film in this series offers a stand alone story exploring the theme of connection, written and directed by Black filmmakers across the U.K. - the *Black* Black Mirror, if you will.

Fatima’s not pleased to see Paige. Pauline’s not impressed with Rachel’s dildo collection. Sienna is already drunk, whilst Cecily just wants to have a fun with her best friends. Oh, and there’s a killer on the loose. HEN PARTY MASSACRE is a comedy-horror film following 6 women who are about to have a celebration to remember…

When an eight year old budding impressionist performs for his family hoping to raise money for a new bike, his routine threatens to expose their deepest secrets unless they pay up.

Beauty Sleep is a satirical short film about the dangers of chasing perfection. Set in a retro futuristic world, our protagonist, Sandy, is a mortician who gives makeovers to teens for their 16th birthdays. Written & Directed by Jasmine De Silva, and Produced by Tuli Litvak. www.jasminedesilva.com
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Iris has been ignoring the death of her mother for too long. She hasn’t collected her ashes and the crematorium keeps leaving her pass-agg voicemails. Embarking on the journey from London to Bradford she has no idea that crossing the threshold of the M1 will take her on the ride of her life.

Two fans, Ben and Davis go to their beloved non-league football club, and discover ticket prices have risen due to gentrification. They take a stand and try scare off the holiday-makers, refusing to let the last thing they have die.
A story rooted in truth, humour, and the fight to reclaim what's been lost. Written by a Londoner based on a true story, the film will have as much passion as we do.

A mother forced to flee from her abusive partner with her daughter finds short-lived refuge, until she is unwittingly tracked down, with dire consequences.

Full English is a dark comedy short film that explores female friendship in the context of UK drinking culture/spiking’s effect on young women.
When Harper’s drink is spiked by a man dressed as a baked bean, her and her best friend attempt to recover from the incident over a steaming pile of breakfast food.

Turn Around is an independent, cinematic true crime documentary telling a gangster story you’ve never heard. Featuring Black Panthers, wrongful conviction, love children and some of America’s most dangerous criminals, this untold story of a life eventfully lived really does have everything.

"The Regular" is an exploration of idle thoughts and dark recesses of the mind. The short examines the conflicting interaction between infatuation, sexual desire and religious devotion.

The titular Regular is an unassuming, ordinary individual who is consumed by a multitude of weighty thoughts surrounding her sexuality. She is struggling to accept her attraction to the Waitress, and goes to

Part-funded by the BFI Short Film Fund.

Deep in the countryside, Alastair, a young gay arborist, navigates a lonely existence. When he meets the beautiful, rugged Fergus amongst a backdrop of lush and secluded woodland, sparks predictably fly. However, when faced with a small town entrenched in traditional values and a community unable to adapt, the two men must make a difficult decision.

Family Short Film

At the age of 33, Fang A-Jin decided to start over in London and pursue her dream of acting. As she began to settle, she found herself torn between her own career ambition and the sudden arrival of family responsibilities.

One Game is a 30-minute short film exploring the power of healing childhood trauma through the eyes of a man seeking love and connection with his newborn son. With sci-fi elements reminiscent of the hit TV show Black Mirror

Alexia, a young woman who struggles with anxiety, unravels a suppressed childhood memory during one of her therapy sessions.

Hi all
My name is Emma Coleman. I am a producer on a Brighton based short film being made called "End of the Line".
This is a dark and heavy drama about a man who decides to end is life, by drinking himself to death.
Our goal with this film is to raise awareness about suicide, alcoholism, childhood trauma and sexual abuse, as these are themes that are explored throughout.

Although our crew

A Victorian drama about a fisherman who puts it all on the line...
Will the unpredictable odds work in his favour, or will he be forced to face the consequences of gambling?

Two transgender women leave the city for a walk in the countryside. Lucy will make a short film on her old camcorder, Kelly will make a confession that will forever change their friendship. Our film is a short drama about trans kinship, HRT, filmmaking, and the conflicting desire of wanting to be seen and needing to hide.

Comedy drama about two idiot actors who become a delightful double act against their will.

When an introverted South Asian boy is made fun of for his food in school, he makes it his mission to try and fit in, much to the shock of his mother, who wants to celebrate a Hindu Festival with her son.

A UAL Student Film. Wanda Minx competes in her first pageant since the disappearance of her best friend Patty and the pageant, Teen Queen 1959, takes a dark turn. Inspired by the article "1950s Beauty Pageant Judging Guidelines" by Gwen Sharp on The Society Pages.

Written and Directed by Violet Hill
Produced by Eve Davidson

To curb her loneliness on Christmas Day, an elderly housewife resorts to drugging her husband's tea with sedatives and engaging in a secret relationship with a camboy. However things go wrong when her husband doesn't wake up and her daughter decides to visit.

'Lingers in Silence' is a UAL short film examining loneliness and working-class British families in a psychologically twisted tragicomedy

LATE is a short, slice-of-life film about family, identity and honesty, with an unforeseen life-changing twist.

The Flat Below is a British social realism short blending psychological thriller elements. It follows Colin, an isolated ex-factory worker with COPD, haunted by strange sounds from the empty flat below. Written and directed by Jay McNeil as his dissertation film at Queen Mary University, it explores systemic neglect of working-class elders through a haunting, atmospheric story.

Beyond Time tells the story of Nate, who cannot move on from the death of a loved one. Nate must find a way to move on - with Jessica’s help and a sentinel force - before he loses himself.
What is left beyond time itself?

Two gifted scientists create a time machine to help people heal trauma. While trying to test its technical abilities, they get stuck in the past, forced to face their darkest memories.

Sailor is a five minute short film told through lyrical imagery and poetic narration. Sailor follows THE SIREN, a woman navigating the emotional wreckage of a relationship with THE SAILOR, a man consumed by sorrow.

Written & Directed by Niamh Handley-Vaughan
Cinematography by Richard O'Hare
Starring Nadia Lamin, Ryan Williams
Music Composition by Stacey Doherty

In a London owned by three corporations, human connection is policed. John Q. Public reviews CCTV and confirms the NSIPR's (Non-sanctioned inter-personal connection)— until a familiar face appears on his screen. An elevated horror short by award-winning director Peter Berberih (his 7th film). A MetFilm School Masters film and UK–Croatia co-production with Jučer d.o.o.

In 1965 a Jewish Doctor, Gertrude Rosen, is called to a remote care home in North Wales to help identify and treat a dying patient who refuses to talk.
As Gertrude slowly wins the patient’s trust, she discovers the horrible truth of who he is, and faces an awful dilemma.
To help end his life peacefully, or let the monster suffer in pain like the millions of her people who died at his hands…

United under a red umbrella, the pivotal symbol for united prostitution collectives, this film explores the different degrees of conflict faced by sex workers, whilst celebrating the activism that exists within the global sex workers rights movement.

When a grieving widower brings a box of his wife’s clothing to the local charity shop, he unwittingly leaves the lonely shopkeeper with a possession that inexplicably opens a door for both of them to find connection, happiness and the hope to love again. Is it just happenstance or is someone orchestrating angelic matchmaking from the other side?

Monico Perseus is a short film about the bond between two brothers. When Ash escapes from a juvenile detention centre, he clambers through the marshes in an attempt to rescue his disabled older brother from their abusive alcoholic father. Grey, gloomy and gritty, in the same vein as the work of Shane Meadows (Dead Mans Shoes) this short piece will be a powerful punch full of character, heart and

After sacrificing everything for a fresh start in the UK, an Asian single mother works her first gruelling shift at a Chinese restaurant, alone and far from home for her son back in Hong Kong, 7 hours behind.
Drama, Asian Diaspora, Emotional, Migrant Story.

After explores the journey of a woman coming to terms with life after a career-ending injury destroys her hopes of competing at the Olympics. Battling complicated grief, loss and complete isolation from the world she knew, she fights to get back into training hoping to achieve her gymnastics dream. But what is life like, after?

Three teenagers enter Battersea’s most haunted flat in hopes of fame and shmoney only to find a vengeful demon ready to ruin their summer!

How far would you go to protect your legacy?
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This thrilling original musical spins haunting folk songs to weave Poe’s darkest stories into a mysterious new tale. From 'Annabel Lee' and 'The Raven', to 'The Tell-Tale Heart' & 'The Fall of the House of Usher' a new story is uncovered.
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Help us fund a concert production of The House of Edgar at Seven Dials Playhouse on Mon 23 Sept.

A BFI Network developed short film, written and directed by Pip Swallow.

After being passed over for a big promotion at work, Miranda discovers that she can control the world via her model railway set. A bittersweet comedy about a derailed woman, trying to mould herself to the institution but ultimately finding the power within to create her own.

DARK ISLE is a new musical based on the true story of the 'Flannan Isles Mystery'. Set in the Outer Hebrides in 1900, our story shows what may have happened to three lighthouse keepers behind the closed doors of their lighthouse, and in the lives of their families back home.

Inspired by the creator's real experiences of being a woman working in film, BEHIND THE SCREAMS takes place on the set of a horror movie.
While filming in a supposedly haunted London pub, a film crew is tormented by more than spirits as they fight their way to the end of what has been a chaotic shoot.

After being cyber-flashed by a boy she trusted, Sophie spirals into a whirlwind of lies and pixelated retaliation. Who will believe her when the law outdates the net?

Bearded Tooth is a surreal dark comedy about a disillusioned janitor who wakes up in a luxury afterlife resort that prepares souls for reincarnation. But as cracks in the system emerge, he begins to question identity, conformity, and what it means to truly start over.
Written & Directed by: Alex Garcia Mallarini
Tonally: The White Lotus meets The end of the f****ng world.

A young man is forced to confront feelings of self-rejection and isolation as he struggles to express his love for his best friend. Ubiquitous is a short film that blends music, visual poetry and an emotionally grounded performance to tell the story of a young man battling with internalised homophobia and unrequited love.

"Faithful" follows Vaila, a brave 13 year old girl who ventures into the scary Scottish woods in hope she will find the mythical Cù-Sìth, a fairy dog that can open a portal to the Fairy World. Vaila hopes to find the dog so that she can right a wrong from her past and bring her family back together.

Now we're looking towards what happens AFTER the film is finished!

"She lives only for herself, until a warrior bearing a secret message forces her to change."

The relationship of two sisters, Rose and Elsa, is strained even more after Rose is found guilty of murdering their parents, even if she has no recollection of doing so. Before Rose’s execution, a troubled Elsa pays her a visit in the prison only to find herself and meet the consequences of hers actions. As things are not what they seem to be, will Elsa find absolution?

An Iranian mother struggles to bridge the gap with her British-Iranian daughter and fading mother, torn between her desire for assimilation and the remnants of her cultural roots.

Joanna is fiery and dares to speak her mind. When she unexpectedly becomes Queen, her father and husband are determined to silence her. She went down in history as Joanna the Mad; what if she wasn’t insane, but furious? SIX meets Sondheim in this dark saga inspired by Catherine of Aragon’s older sister.

Birmingham. 0121. The grotty Powerleague pitches. The era of the Topman Rihanna T’shirt, The Streets and Dizzee Rascal Sunnies. Kieron has just been kicked out of his beloved 5 aside football team for missing the division 5 deciding goal. He now has to make the decision - give up on his dreams of being scouted, or form a new team from the drug dealers at the Hardwick Arms?

Feeling isolated this holiday season? You are not alone. Since March, we have been trying to find new ways to connect with those we love, whether it be with phone calls, zoom meetings, or online games. Fish Bowl Fest wants to help facilitate these connections and bonding experiences in a safe and accessible way. 

Four O'clock flowers is a moving and powerful feature film written by Louise Breckon-Richards and Peter Callow that explores the aftermath of a knife crime through the eyes of two mothers. The Director is Peter Callow. Actors involved are Caroline Trowbridge, Sophie Cartman and Leon Finnan. We have already filmed two thirds of the feature and are now looking to fund the completion of it.

Arles, Southern France, 1888.
Van Gogh's house-share with Paul Gauguin ends in a blazing row, causing Paul to flee and Vincent to cut off his own ear. Why? This electrifying, award-nominated rock musical confronts a mystery that's baffled the art world for over a century...

Janet is a comedy/drama short film surrounding the themes of mortality, family dynamics and ageing. After finding out she’s nearing the end, Janet decides to live for herself, against the best wishes of her anxious son, Tommy.

Owen and Sarah haven’t seen each other in two years. She needed to think, to decide – things have been hell for her since Owen’s highly publicised crime and subsequent arrest, and simply being married to him has put a target on Sarah’s back. But after loving him for over fifteen years, how can she let go? And how can she reconcile the heinous act he committed with the person he used to be?

'Limp' is an absurd dark comedy short film that explores subjects of desire, manipulation and consequence.

A live-action comedy drama short about Jordan, a young mixed-race lad from Portsmouth, navigating conflict at his late father's wake.

A Lemon Top Pictures Production, Written and Directed by Shakira Newton and Produced by Alysha Christal.

A gothic tale of love, legacy, and possession set in 1920s England.

Adapted from E.F. Benson’s short story, this film explores the inheritance of trauma and the terrifying persistence of the past.

Made by emerging UK filmmakers, it's a chilling short designed to disturb, unsettle, and linger. Inspired by the atmospheric dread of Eggers and the psychological surrealism of Lynch.

A powerful devised theatre piece exploring womanhood, sex, shame and God.

We ride alongside Rex Wrangler—a legendary gunslinger… or so he reckons. Truth is, he’s just a modern-day traffic warden with a head full of Wild West dreams. When "outlaw" Dave skips out on a parking ticket, Rex takes it personal. Dave may run, but Rex ain’t the quittin' type.

Through dust, danger, and sheer grit, can our hero bring justice to the modern frontier?

He only came for a pint...

STALLED is a ten minute noir and Hitchcockian survival thriller!

Taking its cues stylistically from North By North West, Knives Out, The Maltese Falcon and Snatch!

Grow is a comedy horror that centres around Simon, a film critic and snob, who cluelessly buys some grow-in-water toys for his nephew’s birthday. Little does Simon know that each plastic figurine contains a mythical creature waiting to be freed. Simon and his life-long friend and housemate Tabitha will have to try and survive dinner time in this nature-bites-back bloody and witty comedy.

An absurd tragicomedy exploring the possibilities of a seemingly conversational banality told through the many, many eyes of two unlikely characters… oh, and they’re flies… those characters are both flies…

Showing at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre from 4th to 7th November 2021.

A short about caring, memory and wearing your personal crown.
Cast: Jane Asher, Nancy Carroll & Nathanael Saleh
Director: Riley Rheyan
Writer: V.C. Lennox
Producers: Lara Kozah & V.C. Lennox

When dementia-affected Margaret disrupts daughter Lyn’s life, King Charles proves an effective babysitter. But as reality fractures, Lyn must learn to value Margaret's eccentric new obsession.

What if coercive control arrives as kindness?

Private Practice is a psychological drama about Sofia, a Black bisexual therapist who prides herself on her professional boundaries until one client's quiet manipulation completely dismantles them.

Directed by BAFTA winner Ethosheia Hylton with a great cast and crew, we need your help to bring it to festivals around the world.

September is the overlap of beginnings and endings.
Following the death of their mutual friend, Kiri and Eliza move to university where their friendship begins to fracture as their conflicting coping mechanisms emerge.

'Threads' is a short film about a mixed-race man, estranged from his culture, who must fake his way through a family gathering where language and tradition collide.

Set in 1970s rural Devon, 'Christmas, 1978' is a short film that delves into the nuanced relationship between a father and son within a heavily catholic working-class community in the week leading up to Christmas Day. As Jon’s traditional catholic values clash with his son’s new metropolitan lifestyle, the film becomes an exploration of the paradox of Catholicism and Homosexuality.

We are a crew of 3rd year Ravensbourne University Students who are in the making of our Final Major Project! Our short-film surrounds Paula who, with the help of her daughter (Rose), struggles to move her elderly grandmother (Geraldine) into a memory care facility due to her worsening dementia, facing many challenges along the way.

A comedy-drama following Luna, a broke stoner haunted by a neglected childhood. One day she meets Nur, a tough six-year-old caught in her parents' messy divorce, and becomes her nanny. Their unlikely friendship will help each other navigate past and present trauma.

Picturesque (2023), is a bittersweet LGBTQ+ drama short film, set in the Lake District, proudly taking a stand for authentic representation of blindness & disability on screen. Co-written by Will Hextall and Ellie Wallwork (Call the Midwife, Doctor Who). Directed by Will Hextall.

Deep in the Welsh Countryside we follow the journey of Benny & Angela Blythe, as they set off into what is meant to be a peaceful camping trip away.

Angela's adventitious side takes control as a tree calls to her across the forrest. Benny watches on as Angela begins her ascent.

Climbing higher and higher until out of sight an eerie silence hits... The search for Angela is on.

"Jenny, and" is a film that bravely explores a complex journey of acceptance, identity and trauma. Jenny's world is turned on its head when she learns she's living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly Multiple Personality Disorder). We follow her quest of self discovery as inner worlds are navigated, Alters negotiated with and amnesia barriers released.

An unpopular Prime minister gets one last chance to turn things around for himself in the form of the world’s first advanced artificial intelligence. But there is one problem: it has a mind of its own and infinite capabilities.

RIGHT OF WAY is a new play by artist Beth Bowden - an embodied reflection on the Southwest Coast Path, chronic illness, accessibility, Young Carers, and radical joy. The piece is semi-autobiographical and explores the intimate connection we have with powerful bodies of water, our heritage, and with the women in our lives. Taking place at VAULT Festival, 21-26 February 2023

'Black Mirror meets Reality Dating'

Welcome to a new dating show: matched with your soulmate, all it takes is thirty-six questions to fall in love. Or does it?

'a personal and conceptually rich piece of theatre' - London Theatre Doc

A paramedic's unresolved fear of ageing drives her to commit a horrific act of violence on a 999 call gone wrong.

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MARROW is a UAL short psychological horror that delves into mortality, ageing and the fear of death.

GIANTS is feature film based on characters from Emma Miranda Moore's 2021 short film RUN.

When 16 year old Charlie accidentally reconnects with Lisa, a 30-something woman he bonded with during lockdown, he is determined not to let her go this time.

The debut short film from writer-director Dakota Blue Richards, starring Evanna Lynch.

When Gwen arrives at a hotel which was recently the scene of a brutal murder, receptionist Sophie assumes she has met a fellow true crime enthusiast; however, it soon becomes apparent that Gwen's interest is far more personal...

The Boy In The Shed is a thought provoking featurette, that centres around children’s mental health and bereavement. Eddie, a young boy grappling with mental health, struggles to come to terms with the sudden death of his father. He meets Summer, the new girl, who teaches him to talk about his feelings, allowing him to deal with loss, bullying and loneliness in a world he feels no longer his own.

Swansong follows Ewan as he produces a cabaret for performers who have decided to give up performing while struggling to decide if his own acting dreams are worth saving.

Pocket Sun is a synth-loving, alt-pop music project based in Bristol, UK, formed in early 2018 by songwriter and visual artist Gina Marie Tratt. We're raising money for a music video for the upcoming single 'Wake Up'. To make this video we’ve teamed up with director Jamie Luke Milligan and his amazingly creative team to turn dreams into reality.

Camping deep in the vast British countryside, curious Dev leaves his friend Leo to investigate the ominous howl of a hound in the distance.

RIGHT OF WAY, written while walking the South West Coast Path, is an embodied story of joy: of choosing to walk, to grow, and to reclaim space. A 5 star, award-nominated new play, exploring disability, chronic illness, and Young Carers. Touring to 5 venues in the South West in March 2024, alongside 5 workshops for young carers.

Priya and Rick want to raise their new baby gender-neutral. But their family has other ideas…

Set over one chaotic family get-together, Them Babies is the warm, relatable family comedy we need at the heart of the gender debate.

Written and directed by Charlie Brades-Price
Produced by Guildhall Pictures

A short film.

Written & Directed by
Alexander Arnold

A Modest Agony is a 13-minute psychodrama that examines divergent approaches to childhood trauma, through the lens of two irreconcilable brothers.

In the aftermath of his son (Archie's) death, the film explores a father (Argyle's) descent into an all-consuming and destructive obsession with the sun.
In a desperate attempt to revive the memory of his child, he fixates on the star, hypothesising it as an avenue to the past - and a way back to his son.

BLOOM is short, narrative dance film, which explores the conflict between the desire to go back to the innocence and dream state of childhood and the need to accept the adult world for what it is, no matter how cruel or ugly at times.

A magical-realist short film about a young mother in Morocco who, facing the harsh reality of her life, must make an impossible choice about her future. WEDAD is the directorial debut of British-Moroccan writer, Elias Suhail. It is being produced by British-Iraqi producer, Arij Al-Soltan in collaboration with Barney Production.

A tender, Liverpool based short about memory, grief, and returning home, and proof of what happens when community-led filmmaking is given room to thrive.

When adoptee Amee turns up at her birth mother's house and find her sister, teenage mum Belle, all their lives are blown apart.

A young girl attempts to navigate the sea front on the search of her missing alcoholic mother over one night.

When a sheltered Malaysian teenager visits her estranged sister in England, old traumas resurface in this pitch black coming-of-age comedy.

On a grey London morning Zoe offers to buy a stranger a coffee after reading about it in a self-help book. And it goes terribly wrong. So she starts over – even worse. And again - car crash. Until we realise we’re stuck in a loop of the worst possible scenarios inside her head.

But this feel-bad comedy has a feel-good twist. There might be something to buying a stranger a coffee after all?

'Thanks For The Harmonica' by SKY ARTS Producers!
A short film set in one location about a dejected man who falls in love with a free spirited hotel clerk, who helps him to grieve the death of his estranged father by gifting him a harmonica.

Two pints deep, two feet apart, Kyle tries to tell his best mate he’s slept with the girl they both fancy. But down their local, breaking the seal comes easier than breaking a heart.

A light-hearted look at male friendship and mental health, told through a distinctly Yorkshire lens.

Producer: Liam McGlinchey
Writer/Director: Oscar Bell
DOP: Richard O'Hare
Editor: James Umpleby

SOCIALISM, MANIPULATION AND SIN
Is an art/photography project that portrays the political situation of Venezuela, since Hugo Chavez got the power in 1999, to present.
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SOCIALISMO, MANIPULACION Y PECADO
Es un proyecto artístico/fotográfico que retrata la situación política de Venezuela, desde la llegada de Hugo Chavez al poder en 1999, hasta el presente.

Satisfaction Guaranteed! is a short, feel-good musical comedy inspired by classic Hollywood musicals like Top Hat and 42nd Street. It’s the story of Endi, a young woman struggling to pursue her dreams of West End musical stardom while working in a high-street clothing shop. When a ‘mystery shopper’ visits the store, not only is her day job on the line, but so are her musical hopes and ambitions

A daughter seeks to rebuild her relationship with her emotionally distant mother in the wake of her father’s untimely death.

'For the Recently Bereaved' is being produced as part of the BA Film Practice course at London College of Communication.

Pete’s been “fine” since his stoma surgery, and tonight he’ll prove it - one small pint with his mate, one giant leap towards "normal". But the world he returns to isn’t built to be kind to someone who doesn’t look unwell. How does he practise compassion for himself and others, in a society that won’t recognise an illness that it can’t see?

Emrys & Elodie is a short film by Felicity Aspden, revolving around an interrogation between two characters. It explores hurt, betrayal, and the emotions that memories hold, dissecting the interplay between physical and emotional pain. It will be shot in London in March and May, on 16mm film in association with Cinelab, by a small crew from varying backgrounds in the creative industries.

When a small town's beloved park is threatened by property developers, a bloodthirsty monster appears at night to kill any who venture inside. A young journalist returns home to investigate the murders. Made by filmmaking students.

A series of short films that create an anthology of stories that will be inter linked to create a feature film. These stories in turn are linked to the Award winning feature film Lucas and Albert and the follow up film Babysitters that will be in production in the near future.
shot on location in Tendring in North Essex, we hope to have the film ready for screening by the spring 2024.

The story follows the relationship between a mother and daughter forced to flee an abusive home and go on the run as they assess their options. A taut drama that goes into the impact of the trauma as each try to find their footing and explore the aftermath.

We have partnered with the charity organisation, Survivor Family Network, and 20% of our fundraising will be donated to them.

Young shopkeeper Youssef juggles his uncle’s expectations and difficult customers while struggling to find his path. As the night takes an unsettling turn, he begins to see his world differently. Tensions rise, leaving the truth buried in the shop’s CCTV dead spots.

Danny Baalbaki wrote and directed Off-Licence as part of his MA in Directing. Set to hit festivals soon, any support helps!

Garage is a short film about mental health.
A severely depressed young man with a suicide plan is rudely interrupted by his self-obsessed sister intent on going to the shops

Shot in Worcestershire, we're raising funds for post and festivals.

Dir. Dympna Jardine. Writ/Prod. Patricia Hetherington. Co-Prod. James L. Perkins. Starring Sam Coggin & Isabelle Clare.

LFD-Hope is a docu-fiction feature set in London’s peripheries. It tells the stories of six men from the margins of society as they struggle to find a version of themselves they can believe in. The film is part documentary and part fiction to reveal the personal challenges and moments these characters face.

"Why would you write a comedy about the loss of a parent?"

"... Seemed like a good idea at the time... And someone might as well do it"

Come and share in the hilarious and heartwarming story of Good Grief. Be a part of the team and help make this film.

We have everything in place; Crew, Locations, actors and will power. We just need your help to get us there.

The voices and stories of childfree women, challenging societal norms of what it is to be a woman, exploring the social stigma around voluntary childlessness.

Determined to escape an arranged marriage Rhiannon, a Celtic Horse Goddess, rides forth in search of her ideal husband, Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed. Based upon the Mabinogion story, this short medieval fantasy drama film follows Rhiannon on her quest for true love, inevitably to endure heartbreaking consequences. An English/Welsh language film starring Bethan Rose Young and Rhys Downing.

Award winning DB13 Productions are producing a modern day take on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, but with a twist. Directed by Dan Brothers, Starring Adam Astill, Rachel Warren, Jake Cornish, Amber Doig-Thorne, Scott Rees and more TBC

Narrated by Iolo Williams, The Red List follows botanist Dr. Kevin McGinn on a year-long race to save 25 of Wales’ most endangered plants. Amid climate extremes and mounting pressures, this urgent documentary reveals the quiet struggle to protect biodiversity and the hope held in every seed.

Two girls stuck in an all-night swirl of violence are led to confront the past.

Verely Ambrose was sentenced to death for a murder she didn’t commit. When new evidence exonerates her, she is quietly released and offered compensation for her wrongful conviction. But her redress has been… re-dressed.

Magic is a short film about young Harriet who tries to save herself and her family from an abusive figure, by delving into the world of magic. Inspired by the social realism, ‘Magic’ plays on the childhood ideas where everything is possible, even if it means making something disappear for good… as if by magic.

Written and Directed by Louise C Galizia, produced by Candid Broads.

A "talking heads" style live theatre show, capturing seven different stories during Lockdown. Written by Saskia Wesnigk-Wood these pieces are warm, surreal, funny and heart wrenching; a remarkable snapshot behind closed doors, highlighting how different the lockdown experience was for everyone.

The Parthenon Marbles - sometimes known as the "Elgin" marbles - were ripped from their setting at the turn of the 19th century, and have been a source of huge controversy ever since. This explosive documentary covers the history, the politics and the huge campaign to have them returned by the British Museum to their rightful origins.

The story of a 30-year-old pianist, Julie who reminisces about a past relationship through a piece she composed, “Arpeggio” for her former lover, Sara. Across this piano piece, we see the ups and down of their relationship. By the end, Julie, realises the promise meet is tomorrow and makes her way down to the beach.

'Unborn' follows the story of a young couple from Christian/Muslim backgrounds as they become unexpectedly pregnant following an incorrect medical diagnosis. The couple must handle the struggle of giving up the baby whilst dealing with the emotional, physical and religious consequences, and the impact this will have on their relationship - all without alerting their families.

Tritone Theatre presents ‘The Greatest Hits of Lily and John’ at Pleasance Courtyard, 3rd - 28th August 2022!
Originally programmed as part of VAULT festival 2022, we were supported for previews rehoused for 3 nights at The Other Palace in March.
AND NOW - We're heading to the FRINGE FESTIVAL!

Inspired by a true story...In the 1980s, a teenager experiences a trauma and suffers a breakdown. Later in life, he suffers another psychotic episode and is lost on London's streets. Help comes from unexpected kindness...

Having never lost a game of pool in over twenty years, a retired world 9-ball champion, Reuben "Ruby" Howard, finally faces a worthy opponent, but the eerily persistent challenger confronts the legends love for the game, resulting in the ultimate sacrifice.

The Nike Air Jordan was not just a sneaker – it was one of the cultural phenomena of the 80s and 90s. We – Yemi, Michael, and Will – are now experienced filmmakers but, as kids in that era, there was nothing else we wanted more on our feet. The style, the colours, the painfully cool Spike Lee joints for adverts made the Jordan an instant, desirable, transcendent classic that has endured over 30

A petty crook can't believe his eyes when he recognises a face from the past. Has he just seen a ghost or is this the legendary 7th man who stole part of the gold bullion in a heist some 40 years earlier.

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Check out photos and more at http://www.the7thman.co.uk

Pinata finds themself at the Student Union’s Halloween Night watching their once-love Sun from across the room. A comment on love and identity, Pinata desires to know themselves like they once did with Sun. With a hint of cannibalism, Eat My Heart Out asks: can one find self-truth away from one who loved them?

A young woman is confronted by her inability to access her own anger as she makes a final attempt to acknowledge it through the act of hugging her father.

A short film following Danny, homeless in London, going on dates to find a warm bed to sleep in and making connections that will change his life.

We are a small crew gathering female, poc and queer creatives to make unique stories that resonates with us and our generation, working together on intimate and heartfelt projects.

'Tinsel' a short film is unashamedly inspired by cult action movies and is about a lonely 36-year-old actor with ADHD becoming the unlikely hero of an armed hostage situation, all whilst working as an Elf in a British garden centre at Christmas.

Jellyfish is a short film about a woman who is consumed by fantasies of impregnating her girlfriend naturally. Written by Jaime Lock and Jesse May Fisher, directed by Jesse May Fisher and produced by MrMr Films. Jellyfish is supported in part by funding from Arts Council England.

A fresh start in a nice neighbourhood is top of the agenda for Tom and Jess but their desperation to make a good impression leads to disastrous consequences in this dark comedy.

'Replaced' is a short film set in a near-future world where AI reshapes human lives. A young academic battles isolation and the psychological toll of technology as AI intrudes on personal connections. Shot in London and Whitstable, the film explores identity, technology, and the struggle to preserve authentic human connection.

"Heads Down Hands Up" is a fast-paced action-comedy where a deaf woman saves a shop boy from a robbery. Directed by Lucy Walsh, produced by Ellie Kitchener (Parker Rose Productions), and starring Tianah Hodding, Joe Carmichael & Edward Crook. Shooting Oct 2025, the film champions Deaf talent and underrepresented voices in UK film

BONE, the debut short film by Georgie Henley

After the death of their mother, sisters Rose and Eve reunite at their family home. Disagreements about their mother’s condition and a bout of sleepwalking racks tensions to a fever pitch. The whispers in the house become impossible to ignore, and one evening the sisters finally confront the unsaid and unseen.

This poetic documentary explores Highgate Cemetery.

We delve into the location's use as one of London's green spaces, the gorgeous environment that encompasses the cemetery, it's use as an artistic outlet (sculptors and garden designers) and the symbolism within the grave construction and plants growing there.

Through this, we hope to highlight differing perceptions of cemeteries and death.

Scallywag, a Portsmouth student film, follows Roger, a part-time adult and full-time pirate. Shot in mockumentary style inspired by "The Office" a film crew follows Roger, a pirate method actor battling alcohol as he tries to find himself after a fight with his father that left them unable to see eye-to-eye - all leading to his big play.

Two children discover a hole that they can throw their mistakes into, making them disappear forever. They live without consequence. Until one day, the hole disappears, right when they need it most.

CAB RIDE is a fly-on-the-wall short film/pilot about the queer dating scene. The film is an honest insight into the different dynamics that exist within an interlinked community in the small city of London. Can these two individuals break from old habits to find love and a genuine connection?

Margot is a story of love, loss and of youth and memory intertwining. 'I keep seeing multiple versions of our lives and what they could be. It’s almost like I’m in a living daydream only it’s more vivid than that, like it’s happening in front me, lucid, Alive. Like a dream that feels very real. Only it’s different versions each time. And ... I want to take responsibility for what I saw.'

Bellywash is based on the true story of the first ornamental hermit of Painshill, who was fired from his role three weeks in after being found in a pub. The film will follow the series of events that lead him to leave his role, and how a friendship with the estate owner’s daughter opens his eyes to the magic of everyday life. Together they bond over fairytales and break society’s expectations.

The Spiral is a drama short film that focuses on a couple who argue over their choice of film for a movie night at home. Their indecision leads to arguing which dissolves into full blown anarchy as both partners bring up old and new problems, exposing the cracks and ensuring the relationship will never remain the same.

AmDram is a love letter to amateur theatre and the wonderful people who share the stage across the world. AmDram is a 30-minute British TV Comedy Series set in the North of England.

'Liv' is a new short film from BAFTA nominated writer/director John Mark Fitzpatrick, producer Jonjo Lowe and executive producer Bingqiang Xu.

When 2 strangers get stuck on an elevator together, secrets stir an exploration into the moral conflict of seeking justice and revenge, in this thriller drama.

The Support is an upcoming coming-of-age comedy created by students of the University of the Arts London. Set in the 90s, it follows four teenage boys the night before they leave for University, however, frontman Leo has lied about his plans for the future. Instead of studying, he hopes to take their band on tour as a support act, but can he convince his friends to give up on their goals?

Medusa wakes up alone, confused and stripped of her powers on a London night bus. Vulnerable and exhausted, all she wants is to ride in peace but the other passengers provoke the Living Hell out of her; awakening a bloody journey of self-discovery. Sometimes, to find yourself again, all you need is a good scream…

An ex-footballer is awaiting an important phone call when his estranged father resurfaces seeking a reconciliation. 'Jumpers for Goalposts' is a story of hope, fear and responsibility of fatherhood within working class Britain. It studies the bond between father and son, but also how difficult it is for people to move onto the next stage of their lives and the anxiety that brings with it.

An actor finds herself caught in an unnerving spiral between performance and exploitation. A sharp, unsettling satire that exposes the power dynamics behind the camera - and the human toll of turning trauma into entertainment.

Written and directed by a Hackney-based woman filmmaker, Tara Clark, performed by emerging actors Alex Tol and Charlie Howitt, shot and VFX'd by veteran Ray Gower.

Young Artist Pygmalion’s sense of love and sanity are forever changed after he is issued a challenge by Aphrodite herself: To draw a painting of her that showcases true beauty.

A sensory short set on the Cornish coast, following Finn as he drifts through guilt, memory, and a growing disconnect from the world. After encountering a fisherman who speaks of the Bucca, a sea spirit of both good and harm, Finn is pulled inward by the land and sea and forced to face what he’s been avoiding.

"Dot dot dot?" is a student film production.
The film is a satire that examines the consequences of overthinking, more specifically, the film comments on humanity’s need to apply meaning to everything, rather than accepting that some things are nothing more than they appear to be.

Booze-soaked and unlucky in love Suze has had enough. Dumped by the love of her life Dave, she is determined to re-embrace the dating scene - with 7 hot-to-trot dates, bags of dogged persistence and copious bottles of house white - all in one evening! It's a show that has had audiences emitting uncontrollable trouser-splitting howls of laughter!

Lamb Comedy Productions

‘A’ is a DJ navigating the city whilst pursuing her dreams. After losing herself in substances, people & shame she has hit rock bottom. Through her connection with music, she unravels moments & relationships imprinted on her heart. UPBEAT is a bold play laying bare a woman's recovery journey, challenging the stigma at the intersection of gender & addiction.
Produced by Speakbeat Collective.

Fugue is an Urban Neo-Western. Our Western hero is Mia, a loner drug dealer who works nights in London. During the course of one night, a deal gone wrong confronts her with her past life. Fugue places the Spaghetti Western genre within in a gritty urban aesthetic to tell a story about taking on a new identity, and whether it's ever possible to escape yourself.

It is often said that we express our trauma through our creative endeavours, and this Edinburgh Fringe show is exactly that!

We've been hugely lucky to get a slot at Gilded Balloon's Patter Hoose for a two week run, and have crossed our fingers and booked the slot! Please show your support, however big or small, and help us get there without starving or running out of petrol half way up the M6!

Award-winning show from Hooky Productions. This crowdfunding campaign will support sisters Rosa and Maya to take the show forward into 2023!

Monkion has spent too long in the attic, obsessed with Benedict Cumberbatch, never talking to any other human - until now…

"bold, unique, surreal" **** Everything Theatre

Photo: @michaeloreillyphotographer

Written in both English and Japanese, EMIKO JONES is a short musical film directed and written by Hanako Footman. It's a reflection of her experience as a mixed-race woman, and her contribution to a better, more inclusive future for the ESEA community and beyond. EMIKO JONES follows on from the huge success of her debut novel, MONGREL, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize.

THE DREAM MACHINE is a proof-of-concept shortfilm based on the original, award-winning video game created by Anders Gustafsson and Erik Zaring.

A father tormented by the disappearance of his daughter abducts a man he believes to be responsible for his little girls kidnapping with the intention of finding where she is, whatever the cost.

We want to publish a new print guide of shows led by women and people of marginalised genders at Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the 2023 FemiFringe Guide.

After the death of SON's Nan, SON returns to his hometown, but MAM's boyfriend MIKE has other ideas about what's best for them. As the town's grip re-takes its hold, SON struggles to suppress his rising grief, tensions with MIKE intensify, and there can only be so long until the levy breaks. Lost, angry and broken, SON is faced with the question: can you ever truly leave the place you're from?

James Gilliand Berkoff, great comedian, deep sea diver, puppet rustler and possible political saboteur is dead!

Adam and Rachel bring you The Rise and Fumble of James Gilliand Berkoff a sizzling tale of 80s Comedy.

We need your help to bring this Maddness to the people of the Midlands!

Written by Phoebe Critchlow and Oliver James Tomkins,
Starring Bri Power and Phoebe Critchlow.

In the words of charlie xcx ‘girl,it’s so confusing sometimes to be a girl.

4 best friends who went to drama school together share a flat and get up to daily life , learning how to navigate womanhood.

“Unveiling Sins" is a gripping thriller that delves into the intricate dynamics of a family grappling with grief, guilt, and the weight of buried secrets. The film follows Maya and Christopher, a daughter and father duo, as they navigate the aftermath of their beloved wife and mother Anastasia and her ‘mysterious’ death.

After his moped is stolen, a food delivery driver enlists the help of some unscrupulous acquaintances, only for them to turn a simple delivery into a home invasion. Now he must choose between what is right, and backing his 'mates'.

Attempting to rescue my album 'The Desert Breaks' from the depths of Soundcloud in order to propel it into the wide-spanning virtual world of Spotify, where it will find a home as a commodity amongst commodities. For this I need your help!

Cash-strapped artist Samantha, takes a job chauffeuring Liam, a sweet & socially unconventional gardener, around the city. When she discovers he’s being exploited by one of his clients, she puts herself in danger to protect him - forming an unlikely partnership that’s as heartfelt as it is co-dependent.

Jeff narkin once had a promising career ahead of him. But like many of us he just let it slip away. After years of being a life gaurd Jeff accidentally answers a job ad and gets more than he bargained for.

Directed by James Allen and produced by Joel Eley (the team behind Ash Sunday) we are confident this film will be filled with heart and energy that films of recent times is missing.

PITCH is a bold, joyful exploration of football and the queer community. It is the winner of the Pleasance Charlie Hartill Reserve 2023 and is co-produced by November Theatre, The Pleasance and Sarah Verghese Productions

Ashore follows Lata, a young Odia immigrant in East London, as she navigates shrinking spaces: physical, social, and emotional. With patient, observational storytelling, the film explores belonging, surveillance, and quiet resistance. It’s grounded in lived experience and speaks to urgent global conversations around immigration, gender, and urban displacement.

A dark comedy (R-rated, ~25min), dealing with issues such as friendship, love, politics (in general), race, and other themes.
Not necessarily mainstream - showing a group of friends, acting and talking like "nobody is around". As the story unfolds, veering into unexpected paths, walking out is not an option. Or, perhaps the smarter thing to do.

Inspired by true events Pass The Salt tells the story of what happens when a person is pushed to their limit and what each person will do to find their freedom and help someone else find theirs.

Pass The Salt tackles huge societal issues such as domestic violence, robbery and murder.

'Seed' is a quiet feminist horror film starring Amelie Leroy. The main theme it explores is infertility and how it can impact mental health. We have now completed post-production and are raising funds to submit to film festivals.
Although our crowdfunding campaign has now closed, all contributions are still very much welcome: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7TX3PHCSHDP4Y

When Cici goes to stay with her grandfather, Leonard, his house starts sinking into the ocean.

Built from real conversations about climate with children across the UK, this show follows Cici, Leonard and some talking pine trees on an adventure to save their home that shows both of them what it means to imagine a new future in the rubble of what once was.

How do you survive a wedding while single? You hide.

A chance encounter at a wedding forces two strangers to confront societal expectations surrounding singlehood and being a ‘late bloomer’.

Squall is a short film about a chance meeting between two strangers at rock bottom in their lives, who go on to spend one drunken evening together, putting their respective broken worlds to rights. It's a drama that explores the power of human connection, finding it when and where you least expect, and how that connection can have the power to - even in a small way - alter the course of a path you

Following the death of her wife, Ruth encounters a fearless swimmer who pushes her to confront her pain and rediscover the joy of living.

CATCH YOURSELF ON is a short film written by Samantha Lyden and Teresa Burns. It will be directed by BAFTA winning Ruth Pickett - and produced by Gobby Girl Productions, with Caroline Norris as Exec.

We have received funding from a UK TV and Film charity, but need YOUR help to complete the funding and get the film into production!

Some nights only make sense looking back.

Ewan and Tim are stuck. After a much regretted, spur-of-the-moment invitation leads them to a hike of the Wiltshire hills, with the dark coming on they’re beginning to realise just how little they have in common. A play about standing stones, the solar system, and putting one foot in front of the other. Friendship is written by Kit Brookman and directed by George Nichols, for VAULT Festival 2022.

After being locked out with nowhere to go, a young girl is taken in by an older man with questionable intentions.

Follow Me Down is a feature-length film produced by The Dazey Hills Company, exploring the seedy underbelly of British crime and what lengths a father will go to protect his daughter.

Silhouette Man is a short Horror film about a man who awakes tied to a chair in a strange abandoned room. Can he escape and why is he here?

Silhouette Man will be made by local filmmakers in Northampton all in one location. James Ryan is directing and Amii Dawes is producing, casting has already begun. We also have a confirmed location to shoot.

Based on a true story, SCAR follows Noah, a stubborn young man, who is assaulted on his way home after a life-changing first date. The attack impacts his mental health and those closest to him. In denial of his condition but incited to seek help, he must learn to be vulnerable in order to find strength.

Late-diagnosed Autistic, Rayn (she/her) joins forces with an imaginary Drag Queen version of Hans Asperger to explore her support options and his controversial history.

During a tense night at an art exhibit, two best friends are confronted by a disturbing portrayal of their vulnerabilities as they try to navigate the painful realities of consent, trauma, and the fragility of their relationship.

Roger, a reclusive 'digaholic', accidentally unleashes an evil spirit which forces him to get dirty and finally face his demons.

Starring: Howard Saddler, Eva Rae Thomson, Joshua Urquhart

SIDNEY is a tragicomic short film about finding the freedom and bravery to be yourself. Fresh out of clown school, Sidney has high aspirations for his first children’s birthday party booking. But things take a turn when he is dragged into a power struggle with the birthday boy’s dad. With his career at risk, can Sidney find a way to reconnect with himself and his audience?

This is a short film about the pressure to stay 'young and beautiful' whilst tackling animal testing and child labour.

Through humour we are addressing the ugly side of the beauty industry. It's time to ban these archaic cosmetic animal testing methods and expose the more hidden but prolific use of child labour in this industry.

A one-take drama set on Bristol’s Gloucester Road, following a rough sleeper drawn into the search for a missing person. A single night forces him to confront his past, his invisibility, and the fragile line between survival and belonging.

As a child Esther lost her father to Holocaust. Years later, with a heavy heart she uncovers the truth about the horrifying events of the past, and tells the stories of those who never had a chance to share them.

A music video for a modern classical piece composed by Dani Howard & directed by Joaquín Huezo.
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Produced by Paranoid Media a London-based film and television production company committed to championing bold creative voices and crafting contemporary, subversive stories.

Set in the aftermath of a fatal accident, The Space Between looks at the journey of the soul after it leaves the body, where the only question that remains for each of us is, ‘Did we love well?’

"Discomfort Zone" is an observational documentary about Ricky Banner, a former Sergeant in the Irish Guards, who turned his trauma from life-changing injuries and personal loss into a mission to support men’s mental health. Through his free outdoor programs in Snowdonia, Ricky challenges stigma, fostering resilience and connection. The film explores his journey and the lives he impacts.

The next Women’s Rugby World Cup is being held around England in 2025, a multi-million pound sponsored tournament with 16 teams and a global TV audience. But how did this World Cup start? In 1991, 4 women pioneers ran the inaugural event even though they had no experience, money, sponsors or official sanction. It was a resounding success, and changed the world of women’s rugby forever.

Cycles is a feature film about an apprehensive young man who moves into university halls. Once he arrives, the sudden feeling of isolation forces him into an argument with his older brother about identity, love, and the repression of dreams.