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The Committal (2020)
Writer/Dir: Tom Lock Griffiths Prod: Franziska Lindner Dur: 8'49" THE COMMITTAL is a short film based on Antigone, Sophocles’ Greek tragedy. At the beginning of our story, she is about to be walled up alive. In a monologue she asks herself, was it her traumatic past, or fate that lead her to this lonely death inside a tomb? How does she justify the decisions that put her in this situation? And in the end when there’s no way out, is suicide merely a mad and desperate act or is it the only way she can become the master of her own destiny? |
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Mistral (2018)
Writer/Dir: Tom Lock Griffiths Prod: Tom Lock Griffiths Dur: 13'44" Mistral is part story, part essay, part recollection of a dream, it starts under the earth with the discovery of a lost graveyard that belonged to the Bedlam Insane Asylum and takes us on journey through London and the English and French Provencal countryside, chasing the blowing winds and trying to remember the people we've lost. Watch the full film here... Official selection of the London Short Film Festival 2019 Official selection of SMHAF 2019 Official Selection at Latitude Festival 2018 Official Selection of the London Light-Off Festival 2018 |
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The Full Story (2017)
Writer/Dir: Daisy Jacobs Prod: Elliott Tagg, Geoff Morgan Dur: 7'25" The second animated short from the team that made The Bigger Picture. The film examines issues of adultery and loss over several decades as Toby reminisces about his family. Watch the full film here... Winner of Best Short Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017 |
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Never Land (2016)
Writer/Dir: Anna Hoghton Prod: Robyn Forsythe Dur: 13'00" After mishearing two fishermen talking about the superior flood barriers in The Netherlands, Noah devises a plan to escape to ‘Never Land’, with the help of his wild-hearted next-door neighbour, Katie. Noah's parents think his anxiety about turning off taps isn't serious, but even they can't ignore the growing storms that are threatening their little fishing village. Official selection at the BFI Future Film Festival 2017 Official selection at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2017 |
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The Bigger Picture (2013)
Writer/Dir: Daisy Jacobs Prod: Chris Hees Dur: 7'15" BAFTA winning and OSCAR nominated animation about two brothers with conflicting approaches to caring for their elderly mother. In this innovative short 7 ft tall painted characters in full-size sets tell a stark, but darkly humorous tale about love, guilt and forgiveness. Watch the full film here... Winner at Cannes, Annecy and Kinofilm. Also selected for Animafest Zagreb 2014, Anima Mundi 2014, Edinburgh and More. |
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The Friday Fund (2013)
Writer/Dir: Adam Batchelor Prod: Daphnée Hocquard Dur: 29'58" Fifteen year old Aaron, having grown up racing motorbikes with his father, is curious to pursue thrills of a different kind. It's the summer holidays and he and his friends will stop at nothing in their pursuit of a good time. After befriending Dean, an older man, they find themselves in a situation that will put their friendships to the test, and Aaron soon realises that adult behaviour comes with adult consequences. |
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Joe and Mary's Kid (2014)
Writer/Dir: Dan Rosen Prod: Helen Gladders Dur: 14'36" Joe and Mary are a couple who desperately want a child. Joe can’t get Mary pregnant and their adoption application has been rejected. In an effort to cope with the constant disappointments they each withdraw into their own private mourning. Mary turns to her girlfriends for support, whilst Joe spends more and more time in the garage. But, just what is he building in there? |
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The Patient (2013)
Writer/Dir: Weronika Tofilska Prod: Stephanie Paeplow Dur: 16'06" A medical black comedy, with original music by David Pearce. George wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As memories of his old life start to return he realises that sometimes it is better to forget... Watch the full film here... |
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Changing Hands (2013)
Writer/Dir: Sarah Gordon Prod: Franziska Lindner Dur: 22'04" A film maker with a chip on his shoulder travels around Britain asking its eccentric inhabitants what they think they have inherited from their parents, in this straight-faced mockumentary. |
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Dirt (2012)
Dir: Adam Batchelor Writer: Adam Batchelor, Gillian Roger Park Prod: Franziska Lindner Dur: 13'16" Its after school and all Ross wants is a quick go on his brothers dirt bike before he goes home for his tea. However, a chance encounter in the park leaves Ross, his brother and their obnoxious friend Boycie with a potentially life-changing decision to make. |