SHORTS #1:
THERE’S AN ART TO THIS
Thu 08 Feb | 14:00 | 83 mins | Recommended 18+ | £5
Art is connection. Art is understanding. Art is work. Art is also magical bathroom fixtures. A collection of shorts that's up for interpretation.
Nocturne
Dir. Kate Graham | 17 mins | UK
A composer's hold on reality crumbles following the birth of her son, as a strange presence stalks outside the isolated house she's been sent to work.
The Scottish Play
Dir. James Soldan | 13 mins | UK
In 1986 an amateur theatre group staged a production of Macbeth so disastrous that it made international headlines ... allegedly.
Ultramarine
Dir. Sulaiman Siddiqui | 7 mins | UK
An art teacher battling his own artistic hurdles finds solace in those that he has reached on a personal level.
The Sink
Dir. Eduardo Mattos | 17 mins | Brazil
Neusa Sueli is a trans actress who finds in Vado's bathroom a wonder that could lead them finally produce their play. As they expose their discovery, the other writers confront Neusa and Vado about the authenticity of their story.
Intrance
Dir. Diana Olifirova | 4 mins | UK
Spiralling through spaces redefining my identity, culture, memories and future. From Ukraine to the UK and back, from the precipice of infinite possibilities comes a self-portrait INTRANCE exploring fear, resistance, bravery and change.
Seeing Art Differently
Dir. James Edward Kilpatrick, Jack Morris | 3 mins | UK
A short documentary that explores the artistic journey of Annie Fennymore, a talented artist who is blind. The film delves into Annie's unique perspective on the world, and how she has learned to translate her experiences into beautiful works of art. Through Annie's story, the film explores larger themes of creativity, resilience, and the power of human imagination.
The Record
Dir. Jonathan Laskar | 9 mins | Switzerland
An antique musical instrument dealer obsessively plays a magical vinyl record that “reads your mind and plays your lost memories.” Even the forgotten ones.
Art
Dir. Ben Kernow | 14 mins | UK
Life at the end of the line has always been tough. With the cost of living going up and pressure to cash in on their now quaint fishing cottage's financial potential, Biddy and Rob find themselves at the end of the line in more ways than one. However Biddy has a plan, Biddy has an idea, Biddy has a desire to paint. The question is will any of her work save them from financial ruin, and who at the end of the line will take notice?