6th - 15th November 2026
1:10
International
An elementary school sports day gets out of hand. The collective overload shakes an entire society and unfolds into a microcosm of chaos.
22 + 1
British
An interracial couple navigate the grief of late term pregnancy loss, while confronting the underlying layer of racism in the healthcare system that tests their love.
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International
In front of an abandoned phone booth, Mila returns to the place where her mother died, guided by an enigmatic number and hoping for answers.
3rd Place
Student
A young man spends the night online, playing games and talking to his long-distance friend.
A Bear Remembers
British
Peter is trying to find the source of the metallic sound that haunts the village. When he shares his footage with an old woman it sparks memories of a bear that roamed the hills during her childhood.
A Friend of Dorothy
British
When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into Dorothy’s garden, he upends her daily routine of pills, prunes and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms.
A Loud Piece of Armour
British
Holly is on a mission to rediscover the primal scream she once had as a child – but finding a private corner in London proves near impossible.
A Witness
British
An autistic witness gives evidence in Crown Court about a fatal stabbing at a bus stop, but their credibility is questioned by a relentless Defence.
After All
Student
A therapist at a Berlin university navigates delicate emotional terrain as she provides solace to a grieving student grappling with the suicide of a trans woman on campus.
Aksil
British
In pursuit of his passion, an aspiring British-Moroccan actor risks ostracism from his family and community after starring in a film with a graphic sex scene.
Alfie & Ed
Student
Alfie and Ed’s plans for the perfect weekend with their cowboy-crazy granddaughter go awry when she makes a dangerous discovery….
All at Once
International
On a journey across Central Park, an introspective high school senior develops unexpected feelings for her charismatic co-valedictorian as they discuss love, family, and their futures.
ALT Jay
Documentary
A short documentary focusing on identical twin, Jay Southern and his desire for better inclusion and accessibility for deaf and disabled people in sport.
Beyond Eden
Documentary
In the 1970’s, lesbians across the United States moved out to wild, untamed landscapes to build a world without men. Fifty years on, some of them never left.
Beyond The Rush
Documentary
An exploration of the rise and decline of Luton’s Caribbean culture and the fight to reclaim identity amid fading traditions and lost spaces.
BIOLOGY
East Anglian
One night on holiday with Jess’ family, Liz freaks out in their Airbnb bedroom after she discovers that Jess asked her brother Simon to be their sperm donor.
Black Hole Barry
British
Right before Scott’s boyfriend moves in with him, he decides to go on a series of hookups to get the most out of his last week living alone, a decision he’s going to regret forever.
Blondi
British
A dog is a man’s best friend, even if that man is the Führer? Blondi explores the relationship between history’s most despicable man and his beloved German Shepherd.
Blue Violet
British
Blue’s gift preparations for her beloved Violet transform into something darker when reality picks up the phone.
Bolbol
British
Bolbol tells the story of three generations of Iranian women under one roof in London.
Boobs
International
After years of therapy confronting her struggles with body image, Irish artist Geraldine Carton embarks on a bold project – to paint 100 nude breast portraits from the female perspective.
Bury Your Gays
British
An actor becomes trapped in a genre-hopping battle for survival after every role ends in her untimely death. She has one mission: do not die.
Bury Your Nephew
British
When tasked with watching his nephew for the weekend, Toby struggles to connect – until a shared fascination with the morbid sparks an unexpected bond.
Cahā
Documentary
Two immigrants — one Indian, one Bruneian — find unexpected connection over tea in a London teahouse.
Cardboard
Animation
A struggling single-dad pig fears he’s let his family down until his kids turn a cardboard box into an intergalactic adventure, inviting him to imagine a brighter future.
Check
Animation
A short film about OCD checking and the anxious inner struggle that can often be invisible to others.
Christopher & the Bug
Animation
A grouchy old owl learns a big lesson about friendship when a small bug moves into his house.
Cuerpos
Student
On her first day on the job, a young maid must survive the sudden collapse of a household in post-Civil War Spain.
Dark Skin Bruises Differently
British
Children lie. But when one lie threatens Ms Lawson’s integrity as a teacher, can she keep on defending a student as peculiar as Maria Obasi?
Day Release
East Anglian
A portrait by Francis Bacon, normally confined to the walls of an art museum (Sainsbury Centre), is granted ‘Day Release’, a rare day of freedom.
Death Education
Documentary
In China, a teacher’s groundbreaking death-education class guides students through life’s hardest lesson as they bury unnamed ashes on Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Deli Meat
British
Two inept criminals are tasked with burying their first body in the woods but find themselves at loggerheads when they realise that they’ve only brought one spade.
Dolly Baby – Rhythm & Flesh
Student
In a world where humans are treated like dolls—every part replaceable—Adisa, a struggling musician, faces pressure to buy a new voice before a career-defining gig.
Dreamwalker
Animation
A shaman fighting to save his dying village enters an altered state and forges a mind-to-mind bond with a scientist from another era, intertwining their destinies across time and space.
Dreigiau Cymreig Patagonia (The Welsh Dragons of Patagonia)
Student
In their final year of high school, three lifelong friends prepare for one last performance at the Eisteddfod – a bittersweet farewell to childhood and a step into adulthood.
Earth
Student
In a dystopian world plagued by toxic red air, a couple’s relationship fractures during lockdown as one partner sinks into despair.
Egg Timer
British
On the brink of 30, Megan faces pressure to grow up, but when her outspoken ovarian eggs start weighing in, she must choose between outside expectations and her own voice.
Elephant
British
When a guileless young man meets his girlfriend’s stoic father to ask for her hand in marriage, his attempt to honour cultural traditions goes awry.
Eyelashes
British
Mohammad pursues his dream of being an actor, but the financial sacrifices paired with the cultural differences threaten this journey.
Fantasies of a Rescue Dummy
British
Forgotten at the bottom of a pool, a rescue dummy drifts into a swirl of longing fantasies, dreaming of being lifted to the surface by a swimmer’s embrace.
Farming on the Edge
Documentary
Living at a higher altitude creates a harsh environment for Paul Johnson to farm in, but that doesn’t stop him from doing everything in his power to protect the wildlife that lives there.
Fawn
Student
Following the sudden passing of her parents, Fawn is forced to return to a house she hasn’t called home in a very long time.
First Contact
Animation
In isolation on the moon, a gardener tends to his small patch of life. When another person appears, he is forced to confront his fears of connection.
Fried!
Student
As Dev drives home from a mysterious, ageing nuclear facility, he becomes stranded at an isolated emu farm run by old mystic lesbians.
hi from a mayfly
British
A mayfly meet cute; when a woman befriends a wide-eyed insect and introduces him to the world, their fleeting bond becomes a bittersweet ode to joy, wonder, and saying goodbye.
Holding onto home
British
A young refugee from Iran tries to adjust to life in a new school and a new country while holding on to memories of home.
How Fast Can You Eat A Pickled Egg?
Documentary
In an East London pub famed for its quirks, a pickled egg-eating contest becomes a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of community, chaos, and tradition.
Hunting
Documentary
Lea is in search of a subject for a documentary film. When she believes she’s finally caught her prey, the hunter becomes the hunted.
I Hate Helen
British
In a raw snapshot of teenage life, Emma wrestles with an overwhelming crush on Helen, insisting it’s hate, even as desire crashes over her like a tidal wave.
I Saw the Sunbeams
East Anglian
A young man reminisces on his past, returning to the village where he once grew up in. Reliving long forgotten memories, both good and bad, while his past stalks him.
In the Clouds
British
Eager to reclaim a sense of normalcy, six-year-old refugee Sara sneaks out with her sister to explore their new estate in London.
James Hyde – The Very Thought of You
British
In the white heat of WWII, James Hyde, a Trinidadian RAF fighter pilot, faces impossible odds for freedom and love over the skies of Nijmegen.
Jasmine That Blooms in Autumn
International
In the autumn of their lives, two women fall in love in an old-age home, navigating secrecy, desire, and the delicate balance between love and personal boundaries.
Jazz Emu: Fun Kitai Furai Dei
Animation
A young boy gets a mysterious visitor from a distant planet. This new friend has come to earth seeking the joy of man’s most extraordinary pass time: ‘Funky Tie Friday’.
Joe
East Anglian
Hiding in an empty house on the Norfolk coast, a tormented young man is hunted by a relentless enemy and haunted by the ghost of a lost love.
Juanita
International
A 12-year-old Latina girl navigates the pressures of growing up and female beauty, confronting her first signs of puberty before a pivotal pool party.
Keo and the Stardust
Animation
Keo, a cosmic pirate, risks his life every day to collect as much stardust as possible. His routine is turned upside down when he meets a strange alien…
King of The Couch
British
After their father’s funeral an argument ensues between his two sons over the best angle of the TV.
LARVAL
Animation
Living a lonely life of isolation, a girl fantasises about possessing the looks of her celebrity idol and and winning the heart of her unrequited love.
Laura, 29 Old Compton Street
Student
How does a woman navigate her actions and emotions after committing murder?
Learning to Cry
Student
With the audition for Much Wenlock’s new Town Crier approaching, Joffrey—the only applicant—must convince the council he’s crying for the town, not just for attention.
Little Shrew (Snowflake)
Animation
A little shrew searches for hope as she makes her way across a bombed-out city, blissfully unaware of the dangers surrounding her.
Living Stones
Student
A troubled young woman finds solace in horse therapy but her growing intimacy with her therapist derails her progress and threatens her healing journey.
looking she said I forget
International
New to Amsterdam and navigating a non-monogamous relationship, Lou immerses herself in the rhythms of the city while her partner is away.
Mamie
International
When Carla learns her grandmother wants to die, she and her mother travel to say goodbye, only to confront buried grudges and a history of family abandonment.
Mr Bear’s Picnic
Animation
When Mouse feels blue on a rainy day, Mr. Bear quietly follows her into the forest, sharing a simple picnic and the comforting power of true friendship.
No Two Ways
Documentary
Biggy struggles to maintain his late father’s allotment while grappling with his own troubled past.
Not Yet
Documentary
The day after finishing high school, three friends chase joy, dodge doubt, and dream out loud, capturing the fleeting magic of youth and a friendship on the brink of change.
Oleum
International
In a bold reimagining of opera for the screen, ‘Oleum’ follows a wounded mechanic’s journey to hear the plaintive song of a local waitress one last time.
Oneiros
British
Lost on a distant planet, a lone astronaut’s search for the past draws him toward a presence that seems to know him.
Orphaned Burial Grounds
Documentary
Amid Britain’s overlooked corners, Jewish communities gather at abandoned burial grounds to reconnect, remember, and protect their heritage.
OUR WAYNE
Documentary
After a falling out, two brothers confront years of friction and unspoken truths.
Ovary-Acting
Animation
A harried thirty-something woman is forced to decide whether she wants to be a mother after unexpectedly giving birth to her reproductive organs at her sister’s baby shower.
Over
International
A father must confront his apathy towards the world’s big issues when his son steals his boat and refuses to come back to shore until his Dad has saved the world.
Party Animal
British
A dispirited barber is tormented by the discovery that a beloved local Politician is turning into a donkey. Enchanted by the Politician’s charm, who will believe him?
Peace Of Heart
Animation
After remembering a family-woven island tale, young Ailsa ventures into a dreamlike world, in search of her absent father and a way to heal their hearts
Pet-extermination
International
An employee at a governmental climate campaign that exterminates people’s pets, begins to question whether the campaign actually is the answer it makes out to be.
Plastic Surgery
British
A doctor on her last day before maternity leave is thrown into chaos when a hidden threat emerges.
polliwog
Animation
On a forest trip, 10-year-old Marlene struggles with puberty and finds unexpected courage through freeing an oddly developed tadpole.
Poly Baggage
British
Polly’s been dumped and she’s done something drastic – she’s cut out her own heart. Literally.
Purebred
British
During a heatwave in Belfast, transgender man Owen returns to the flat of his on-off-again lover Seán after taking a pregnancy test.
Retirement Plan
Animation
At apathy with his life, Ray dreams of the beauty and joy he will find in retirement.
Rhubarb Rhubarb
British
In the legendary Yorkshire Rhubarb Triangle, Jo and her elderly father produce the pink delicacy that made the region world-famous a century ago, but a threat looms.
Rick On The Roof
Documentary
Evicted from his home, Rick Canty climbed onto his roof and stayed there for years in protest, becoming an unlikely hero his town has never forgotten.
Ritual
East Anglian
Two teenage boys, Jack and Ralph, sit quietly in an empty cul-de-sac. Gum is shared. A car approaches. It’s a moment that feels like a beginning but it isn’t.
Roller Coaster
1 Minute Movie
A rebellious teen girl gets on a roller coaster that takes her on a ride through her life and the relationship with her parents.
Scope
British
A metaphor for OCD: With the help of her therapist, Antonia must find out why she has developed an extreme obsession with circles before it’s too late.
Sheep
International
A little girl in Tehran, living with her mother, decides to save sheep from being sacrificed for the traditional ceremony called Eid-e-Ghorban.
Single People at the End of the World
British
When a meteor strike leaves Lola with minutes to live, she declares her love to her childhood best friend. His response is… not what she expected.
Skin Deep
British
Two completely random and unconnected events? Or a strange supernatural link between Ethan’s online infidelity and his girlfriend, Georgia’s horrifying skin rash…
Sleepover
British
At her first sleepover, 9-year-old Marla discovers something that changes her playful night, and her complicated relationship with her dad, forever.
Sofa
Student
Celine and Joachim buy a sofa, with a big stain on one of the cushions. They then embark on an impossible mission: to carry it all the way home to the other side of town.
Solers United
British
As a grassroots womxn’s football team faces eviction, teammates Nelly and Bills must confront jealousy and desire to save both their bond and the team.
Solstice
Animation
A lonely Inuit must endure the endless summer daylight to be reunited with his lost love.
Spare Part
British
A playful comedy about a shy loner who is desperate for attention from her football crazy boyfriend.
Spoken Movement Family Honour
British
At the family dinner table, heated arguments reveal the deep rift between father and daughter as they confront the scars of their shared history.
Starboy
British
A rising rapper grapples with the consequences of his music’s influence when he attends the birthday party of one of his young fans.
swol
Animation
Two picnicking pals are enjoying a nice afternoon in the park when a portly bee interrupts the festivities.
Synthesize Me
International
Violeta honors her late mother through music, but a citywide blackout escalates grief and conflict with her widowed father.
The Art of Imperfection (And All the Things We’ll Never Finish)
Documentary
Artist Joe Boyd unveils beauty in life’s forgotten fragments, alchemizing the mundane into moments of wonder.
The Big Bad Wolf
Animation
In the Black Country, a clever pig named Richmond befriends a not-so-bad wolf, challenging prejudice and forging unlikely friendship.
The Breakdown of a Toxic Relationship as Told by Fluffmeister, a Poodle of Questionable Heritage
British
Through the eyes of their anxious pet dog, a couple’s failing marriage spirals out of control – until Fluffmeister intervenes with chaotic results.
The Dog in the Long Grass
Animation
Haunted by a glimpse of Death in the form of a black dog, a man embarks on a desperate search across the Sussex landscape to ask a single, unanswered question.
The Fairy Moon
British
In a small English town, a man’s life unravels after a troubling roadside encounter with a sinister stranger.
The Island
International
In the ethereal space of a remote freeway service station, Sami, a station employee, dreams of an encounter that will take him far away from here.
The Man That I Wave At
East Anglian
A man has an existential crisis trying to work out who the mysterious man is that he waves at.
The Removed
British
Thinking she is alone, a woman desperately searches the woods for a hidden secret.
The Second Time Around
British
On a rainy night, while closing a café, a young waitress is confronted by a mysterious older woman.
The Synthetic Age
Animation
In a city where people consume cartoons, a dog reconciles with its old friends, and together, they try to escape from humans.
The Time Machine
British
Harry grapples with the consequences of his actions as he navigates through different eras, haunted by the ghosts of his past.
The Tinder Trap
1 Minute Movie
A micro-short about the hilariously frustrating trials and tribulations of online dating apps.
The Truck
Student
An impulsive Chinese American teen and her boyfriend try to buy the morning after pill in post-Roe America.
The Woman in the Bed
British
An elderly woman awakes to discover she is unable to speak or move. Trapped in her bed, she soon realises that she is not alone.
They Burn Witches. Don’t They?
British
An inexperienced Angel is questioned for failing to guide Joan of Arc, confronting the persistent violence inflicted on women throughout history.
There’s Something I Have to Tell You
International
A daughter, haunted by her past, helps her mom build a house in a small town in the Bahamas while struggling to reveal a devastating secret.
Things Mice Can Do
Student
A series of short stories revealing the previously undocumented talents of mice.
This Werewolf Complex
Documentary
A portrait of auras reveals the intimate, sometimes transformative, experiences of those living with seizures and their social stigmas.
Two Black Boys in Paradise
Animation
Edan and Dula go on a journey of self-acceptance. Their love for each other and their refusal to hide it lands them in a paradise free of shame and judgement.
UHURU
Documentary
In Tanzania, three people with Parkinson’s navigate limited healthcare, the challenges of daily life, and the transformative power of treatment.
Una Notte
British
Set across one summer evening, a young Italian man has a fleeting encounter with a stranger in the English countryside.
Unreal Estate Agent
International
When desperate starter Jos accidentally kills the real estate agent during a house visit, he will have to walk over dead bodies to get the property.
UNWELL WOMAN
East Anglian
A night at the library turns into a nightmare when a student discovers a haunted painting, unleashing the dark secrets of her long-dead mother…
Upper Current
International
A hit-and-run spirals into a nightmarish struggle against fate as a man’s desperate attempt to cover his crime leads him into the merciless grip of the open sea.
Voyage of the Red Rabbit
Animation
An anthropomorphic Rabbit-Spaceman searches for his home in the outer bounds of the universe.
walud
Student
In rural Syria, Amuna’s life as a shepherd is upended when her ISIS-fighter husband takes a second, much younger wife.
Washhh
International
Set in Malaysia National Service Camp, a Chinese female trainee is commanded by the teacher to lead her multiracial female comrades to wash the stained sanitary pads in the middle of the night.
Wavelength
International
Two people tune into each other across the noise of the world. When the signal fades, what remains?
We’ll Go Down in History
Documentary
A grassroots trans football club faces highs and lows on and off the pitch as they create a safe haven for their community.
Wild Boar Hunting
International
A teenager faces confusing feelings when he takes part in his first hunting trip, which in his community is a milestone in a man’s life.