3 6 5 (4 mins)
dir: Matt Sedgley
synopsis: A spoken word poetry film narrating the internal dialogues, of overcoming long term anxiety and finding identity, spanning 365 days of the year.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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A CHANCE FOR CHANGE (11 mins)
dir: Chris McQuire
synopsis: Anxious to reconcile, Martin confronts his past when meeting up with a face from his schooldays, revealing the lingering scars of bigotry in both men.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM
screening: BLOCK B SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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A DAY IN JUNE (15 mins)
dir: Luke Shenton-Sharp
synopsis: In a dream-like reality, June embarks on her daily routine whilst preparing for her husbands arrival home, only to discover a heartbreaking truth about her life.
nominations: BEST SHORT FILM BEST FEMALE ACTOR - Annabelle Dodd
screening: BLOCK I SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
A JOURNEY TO SEA KAYAK LEADER (8 mins) Documentary
dir: Ian Wilson
synopsis: Following a Bromsgrove based kayaker working towards his Sea Kayak Leader Assessment, as he explores the coastline of Anglesey, Scotland and Dorset.
nominations: BEST DOCUMENTARY
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
A LOVE LETTER TO BRUM (3 mins)
dir: Tiffani Shauna Walsh
synopsis: In this 'Love Letter to Brum' we explore the diverse and creative aspects of Birmingham, exploring it through the eyes and words of those that have been brought up here.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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A MEMORY OWED (29 mins)
dir: Martin Hemingway-Moseley
synopsis: Bound by unspoken grief, reclusive 91-year-old Stan and his young carer find unexpected solace on the windswept plains of a once-bustling WWII airfield, where memory still lingers.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS BEST COSTUME BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
screening: BLOCK C SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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A NICE LADY (16 mins)
dir: Jessica Weber Kass
synopsis: A tightly wound New Yorker in her mid-30s impulsively invites a savvy, streetwise young couple to live with her—igniting a seductive and combustible mix that threatens to consume them all.
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
screening: BLOCK Y SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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A POSTCARD FROM BILL (13 mins)
dir: Andrew Creak
synopsis: The Nazi’s have bombed Dover, leaving Gladys fearing for her Husband’s life, she seeks reassurance that he is alive in the form of a Postcard.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN BEST YOUNG MALE ACTOR - Edward Johnson
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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A SWIPED ILLUSION (2 mins)
dir: Tegan Grace Muggeridge
synopsis: A short film exploring the hidden dangers of identity theft between a group of young adolescents in the 21st century. Online, you see what you want. In real life, you see the truth.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK K SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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ALFIE (12 mins)
dir: Maya Barker
synopsis: In an attempt to gain his mother, Sarah's, attention, nine-year-old Alfie strives to make the school football team. However, he is met with challenges and hostility from his teammates.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST YOUNG MALE ACTOR - Freddie Nash
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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AN IMPERFECT CADENCE (16 mins)
dir: Nathan Haines
synopsis: An Imperfect Cadence is a short film about a gifted young harpist striving to join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. As her audition approaches, she must overcome an overbearing mother and a hidden health condition that threatens to derail her dream. Through perseverance and self-belief, she fights for her ambitions.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM BEST SOUND DESIGN
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
screening: BLOCK K SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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ARTIFICIAL INSANITY (6 mins)
dir: Neil Evans
synopsis: A dark sci-fi comedy all about the frustrations of dealing with A I Chat Bots. Its a deeply personal story, born out of my own personal mental health struggles, that took 3 years and a lot of help from others to make.
nominations: BEST SOUND DESIGN
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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ASTRAM - CHAPTER 1 (30 mins)
dir: Mahamkali Vinay Kumar
synopsis: A young hero, burdened by the hardships of life and plagued by self-doubt, finds himself at rock bottom. Just as despair seems inevitable, he encounters a mysterious old man who offers him a chance to change his destiny.
nominations: BEST STUNTS OR CHOREOGRAPHY
screening: BLOCK W SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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ASURA (25 mins)
dir: Kevin Paramananthan
synopsis: Out of the night, two brothers seeking refuge come upon a barn inhabited by two demons which holds a secret, that unfolds disturbing events.
nominations: BEST HAIR & MAKE UP
screening: BLOCK B SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
AWARE - FRANKI MOSCATO (4 mins) Music Video
dir: Ryann Liebl
synopsis: A song about child suicide and awareness
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK C SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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AXE TO GRIND (8 mins)
dir: Matthew Vivian
synopsis: After an extraordinary trip into the woods, a broken-hearted shoe salesman is given a second chance at love.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM
screening: BLOCK G SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BABES WHERE’S MY TOX? (5 mins)
dir: Duncan Woodhouse
synopsis: Two single mums, one big problem. Chele is attempting to get through the day, her best friend Terri has other plans. A shortage at the salon calls for desperate measures as the unlikely duo navigate life with their kids in tow.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM BEST YOUNG FEMALE ACTOR - Bonnie Korda
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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BABYFACE (8 mins)
dir: E E Martin
synopsis: When a young couple with a new baby move in next door, Mina's perfectly constructed 50's Americana lifestyle begins to quickly unravel... and its not just her accent that's fake.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST YOUNG FEMALE ACTOR - Bronte Elizabeth
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
BAD THINGS (98 mins) Feature Film
dir: Anthony Thornton-Hopwood
synopsis: Who is infected? Who is the AI killer hiding among them? A group of stranded teenagers must discover the meaning of being human in order to save the world and be back home in time for tea.
nominations: BEST FEATURE FILM
screening: BLOCK Q WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BAYLA (6 mins)
dir: Adriana Mourelle
synopsis: 'Bayla' follows a dancer through the quiet storms and bright breakthroughs of her career. Bayla’s body becomes the canvas for ambition, doubt, sacrifice, and triumph.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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BEHIND THE MASK (17 mins)
dir: Calypso Mariani, Charlotte Sandoz
synopsis: After a small masquerade ball a seemingly normal couple returns to their home where the real masks fall. The one made for society to prevent gossip, judgment and hatred
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
screening: BLOCK W SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BELLIGERENTS - SUPERCAAN (4 mins) Music Video
dir: Simon Peecock
synopsis: Music video for indie band Supercaan.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK B SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BERNIE BROWN: THE SHOW (37 mins)
dir: Cassie Dart
synopsis: Original 6-part workplace comedy series about an imaginative mail clerk and her genius talking dog. Working at the Trickett Press, Bernie chases after her dreams while dealing with wacky co-workers and her struggles to keep a grip on reality.
nominations: BEST ONLINE CONTENT
screening: BLOCK J SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BIG BOSS MAN (15 mins)
dir: Ilirian Bushi
synopsis: When mob money is ditched during a police chase, three teens become embroiled with the BIG BOSS MAN.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK P TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BITTER HARMONY (13 mins)
dir: Louis Cavalier
synopsis: When selecting who will perform in front of the top agents, how far will a performing arts teacher push one of their desperate students?
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
BEST FEMALE ACTOR - LEAH SWAIN HEATH
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
BLACK VULTURES OVER BRITAIN (15 mins)
dir: Haris Salihovic, Tyler Richards
synopsis: When a historian stumbles on an incredible novel penned by a genocidal maniac, he questions his morality, sanity and the consequences of his discovery.
nominations: BEST COSTUME BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
screening: BLOCK C SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BLUEBOTTLE THEORY (10 mins)
dir: John J. Sanders, Luke Roberts
synopsis: Ever wanted to take the shot? Drew does. Every bloody day. Bluebottle Theory is a darkly comic noir-style nine-minute thriller with a twist.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK W SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BLUEWASPMAN (13 mins)
dir: James Barlow
synopsis: On his Daughter’s Birthday, a bullish narcissist attempts to throw a grand party whilst an affair, a rebellious step-son and a pristine cake threaten to fall apart around him.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM BEST MALE ACTOR - CAMERON JACK
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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BLUFF (10 mins)
dir: Naomi Wright
synopsis: Under pressure from her older sister not to ruin a much longed-for seaside holiday, a young visually-impaired girl hides the fact that her sight is rapidly deteriorating – a lie that may alter her and her family's life forever.
nominations: BEST SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK D SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BOYS LIKE YOU (17 mins)
dir: Paul Holbrook
synopsis: A depressed housewife seeks out a troubled young man from her past, with disastrous consequences.
nominations: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
screening: BLOCK P TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BROADCASTNIGHTMARE / DREAM - DATSHREDBOI (3 mins) Music Video
dir: Dat Shredboi
synopsis: Trapped underground, a nameless cameraman wanders. We soon see into the cameraman's dreams of going up in the world, he climbs higher and higher but to no avail.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK R WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BROTHERS (10 mins)
dir: Ross Syner
synopsis: Thrust into a life changing situation, a family's bond and morals are tested.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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BURY YOUR GAYS (20 mins)
dir: Charlotte Serena Cooper
synopsis: Grace can’t understand why every role she lands ends in her untimely death, until a mysterious agent explains the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope. Now, trapped in a genre-hopping battle for survival, Grace has one mission: do not die.
nominations: BEST HAIR & MAKE UP
screening: BLOCK D SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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CHARM & CONSEQUENCE (8 mins)
dir: Kevin McDonagh
synopsis: Anna is a member of a coven of witches, struggling with money. They have a plan, get a sugar daddy. So first they must seduce hm. With young Anna set up as the bait, they know they need extra help from their magic powers so they brew up a potion that we'll entrance him forever. Will it go to plan?
screening: BLOCK R WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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CHERRY B (12 mins)
dir: Ornella Hawthorn Gardez
synopsis: It’s 1969, a housewives soiree, drinking cocktails, whilst summoning up an old dead friend. When a spiritual message prompts adolescent Lilith to respond, it alerts us to the demon that lies within.
nominations: BEST ENSEMBLE CAST BEST COSTUME
BEST SOUND DESIGN
screening: BLOCK B SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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CHRISTMAS CRACKER (8 mins)
dir: Adriana Mourelle
synopsis: After a painful breakup, Erin crafts a heartfelt gift for her ex, hoping to reconnect with him over Christmas. As memories resurface, she takes a chance, unsure of how he’ll respond. A single moment could change everything… But is it too late?
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
CLEMENTINE (2 mins)
dir: Natasha Dubalia
synopsis: Two estranged ex-lovers cross paths in a coffee shop after eight years, where an unexpected encounter unveils a life-changing secret that will forever bind them together.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM BEST YOUNG FEMALE ACTOR - Mila'rai Lavington-Ferlance
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
COME BACK (15 mins)
dir: Helen O Reilly
synopsis: 11 year-old Jenny idolizes her older sister and tags along with Lisa and her new friends on a day out. When she witnesses her sister being bullied, Jenny tries to help but events take a sinister turn.
nominations: BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
screening: BLOCK X SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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CUNCH “A County Lines Saga” JB’s Story (11 mins)
dir: Elaina Mensing, Harry Lindley
synopsis: JB, a former county lines drug kingpin is unexpectedly released from prison with only one thing on his mind, revenge for the mysterious murder of his younger brother Tyrone “LUCKY” Butler a promising local football star on the rise. JB now has to return to the streets that nearly took his life and freedom. Where bad blood and old beefs have yet to be settled.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER BEST STUNTS OR CHOREOGRAPHY
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
D.I.C.K (1 mins)
dir: Nisaro Karim
synopsis: The worst GP known to mankind
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK B SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DANCING IN THE RUINS (9 mins)
dir: Chris Fernandez
synopsis: In the style of classical Hollywood musicals, two young dancers fall in love beneath the backdrop of the iconic Coventry Cathedral Ruins.
nominations: BEST STUNTS OR CHOREOGRAPHY
screening: BLOCK K SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DANIEL'S ROOM (14 mins)
dir: Jack Richardson
synopsis: On the eve of its auction, Emily returns to her long-abandoned childhood home—a place once filled with light, now steeped in silence and shadow. She’s come for a final reckoning with her estranged step-brother, Daniel, and the dark past they share. As night falls, buried grief resurfaces and long-hidden truths claw their way to light. In the house that shaped them, Emily must confront not only Daniel—but the haunting legacy that refuses to stay dead.
nominations: BEST HORROR FILM
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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DANTE'S INFERNO - THE ASCENSION (29 mins)
dir: Sofian Francis
synopsis: Dante, a regretful ex military contractor and his companion, his horse, search for his missing wife and daughter in the remnants of civilization decimated by thousands of malevolent entities known as ' Reapers ',
nominations: BEST STUNTS OR CHOREOGRAPHY BEST ORIGINAL SCORE BEST MALE ACTOR - SOFIAN FRANCIS
screening: BLOCK K SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DATING MARK SILCOX (12 mins)
dir: Joe Lycett
synopsis: Unable to get a second date, Mark Silcox attempts to find love by learning to be funny. But could his joking go too far?
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM
screening: BLOCK C SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DAYLIGHT (11 mins)
dir: Marcel Nunez
synopsis: An immigrant who moved to the English countryside finds himself cut out of his ex wife and son's life. In his isolation, he faces paranoia and his own superstitions.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DEAR DEPARTED (15 mins)
dir: Lauren Sims
synopsis: A girl who recently lost her Grandfather discovers a hidden post office where you can send and receive letters to a loved one who has passed on, but, she receives the wrong letter.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK D SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DEAR MR WILLIAMS (21 mins)
dir: Stefania Aronica
synopsis: “Dear Mr Williams” follows the story of an elderly man, Anthony, who has recently lost his wife and has become withdrawn from life, resigned to his grief and loneliness. Concerned for her father's well-being, and unable to provide proper care, Anthony’s daughter, Flora, decides to take action. She hires Isabella, a vibrant and compassionate woman in her twenties, to be his caregiver.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK P TUESDAY18TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DÉDÉ (ANCESTOR) (3 mins)
dir: Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume
synopsis: The film is a journey into the region’s feminine cosmology and folkloric traditions, guided by feminine icons such as tribal fertility carvings, masks, sculptures, mythological fables and deities. With a deliberately non-linear and abstract narrative, the film prominently features copper motifs, reflecting the traditional metalwork culture of the Ivory Coast, along with it’s other textural and material histories.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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DID YOU GET IT? (1 mins)
dir: Andrew Hindle
synopsis: A nervous young man walks into a café to meet his Gangster Boss who looks at him sternly asking him ‘’Did you get it?’’, and head around the back of the café for the big reveal!
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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DISTILL BILL (13 mins)
dir: Luke Worrall
synopsis: A distillery in the idyllic English countryside provides beautiful spirits to its adoring guests from all over the worlds. Behind this perfect facade is an underground human body disposal operation. When a police officer notices something strange and decides to pop in, the team are left with a difficult choice. Will they hide and hope for the best, or turn him into their newest product?
nominations: BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
screening: BLOCK P TUESDAY18TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DREAMTOWN (87 mins) Feature Film
dir: Steven McKenna
synopsis: Mickey Richards, a delusional, aging rocker who never realized his dreams, lives a carefree, rock-and-roll lifestyle—spending his nights in bars, spinning tales about his glory days to a group of youths. Then there’s Gina Fox, the young bartender, the only one in the world who still believes in Mickey.
nominations: BEST FEATURE FILM BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
screening: BLOCK V FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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DUSTY (16 mins)
dir: Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
synopsis: After the death of his best friend, we follow Dustin on a grief-induced bender for one. Amidst the chaos, he accidentally mixes her ashes with a fat slug of cocaine, and to his utter confusion, Ashleigh appears. He realises the more ashes he combines with the ever-growing quantity of drugs, the more vivid Ashleigh becomes, and the longer she stays.
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
screening: BLOCK Y SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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ECHOES OF YESTERDAY (2 mins)
dir: AJ Sykes
synopsis: A homeless veteran steps into a shop, only to be jolted by the sound of the doorbell triggering vivid flashbacks of fallen comrades. As he navigates an invisible battlefield of memories as the shopkeeper watches unaware of the war still raging in his mind.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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ECLIPSING (10 mins)
dir: Kit Brown
synopsis: Joni is desperately hoping to study astrophysics at Oxford University, however getting accepted would further separate her and her already estranged boyfriend. After discovering a toy spaceship her deceased mother had given her, which seemingly has a mind of its own, Joni finds support and comfort in it through this difficult period of change in her life.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK S THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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EGGSHELLS (6 mins)
dir: Emma Victoria Morgan
synopsis: Bex is at the start of her schizophrenia diagnosis as she attends therapy sessions to navigate her grief following the death of her boyfriend. Due to recent signs of improvement, her therapist assigns her the task of writing a goodbye letter to Noah, aiming to help her process her emotions.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK S THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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EZRA (7 mins)
dir: Tracey Daniella William
synopsis: In the confines of a police interrogation room, a distraught young man recounts an unsettling night as a determined detective digs deeper into his story. With emotions running high and inconsistencies surfacing, the confrontation becomes a battle of wits, exposing the fragile boundaries of trust, guilt, and the weight of unspoken secrets.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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FACE TO FACE - DANIELE IPPOLITO (5 mins) Music Video
dir: Daniele Ippolito, Elijah Negasi
synopsis: Face to Face is a darkwave music video that delves into the psychological conflict between one's external persona and inner self.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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FEMCEL (16 mins)
dir: Eliza Pitkin
synopsis: Desperate to still date men, Penny snatches at the hope of avoiding the male-repellent-virus - until her date begins to unwind along with her desires, identity and appearance.
nominations: BEST FEMALE ACTOR - ZOE BELLAS
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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FIXER (11 mins)
dir: Sergio Zaurin
synopsis: Lucas finds himself intensely drawn to a married woman online. They agree to secretly meet in the flesh in Madrid, but she never shows. One day in an unexpected encounter, Lucas discovers he's fallen prey in a virtual love triangle, where no one knows who is who.
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
screening: BLOCK X SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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FLOATING - TALIESIN (4 mins) Music Video
dir: Calvin Duffy
synopsis: A music video for "Floating" by Taliesin.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK P TUESDAY18TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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FRESH MEAT (10 mins)
dir: Tom Patrick Hague
synopsis: Janey (Beth) gets attacked by a vampire on her way home from a party. Concerned about how her wellbeing for the past week, her boyfriend Liam (Cameron) goes over to her house to check up on her, unaware of Janey’s changes in behaviour since the attack. An awkward meal is served up as a simple meal for two takes an unexpected turn for the worst.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM BEST EDITING
screening: BLOCK S THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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FRIDAY IS MUSHROOM SOUP (17 mins)
dir: Arnold T Rice
synopsis: Burnt-out home carer Kate finds herself in uncharted territory when her favourite cranky client Doug drops some unexpected news.
nominations: BEST SHORT FILM BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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FRIENDS NOT FOOD (26 mins)
dir: Peter Stray
synopsis: Once Upon A FaceTime... Rachel, just two cats away from being a cautionary meme, inherits a barely-functioning farm sanctuary thanks to her half-brother’s terrible poker face and even worse judgment. Her plan is to get the place stable, hand it back, and return to civilization.
But the sanctuary isn’t what she expected. It’s full of surprises including a goat with uncanny instincts and staff whose communication styles range from spiritual to sarcastic.
nominations: BEST TV SHOW
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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FRUITY ALLEGATIONS (4 mins)
dir: Ryan Darkfield
synopsis: A council worker who accuses a tenant of running a brothel.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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FUTUREGAZE (10 mins)
dir: Freddie Hill
synopsis: In the near future, daters can use an innovative new device to test their suitability with prospective partners, with potentially devastating consequences....
nominations: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
screening: BLOCK I SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
G.L.A.D.I.S (18 mins)
dir: Sasha Beauregard, Markos Mavroleon, Isabel Nash
synopsis: Four unruly volcanology students arrive at Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, to test G.L.A.D.I.S - their prototype eruption prediction device. But as their priorities shift and romances simmer, all readings point to catastrophe: guaranteed.
nominations: BEST ENSEMBLE CAST BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER - Sasha Beauregard, Markos Mavroleon, Isabel Nash
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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GRADED (9 mins)
dir: Toby Martin Hughes, James Shannon
synopsis: One evening, three mothers confront their children’s teacher with concerns about the next school their boys will end up in. Things quickly take a dark turn as they lose control of the situation.
nominations: BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
screening: BLOCK I SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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HEAR THIS - NIKKO & K.JI (3 mins) Music Video
dir: Pruga P
synopsis: The official music video for 'Hear This,' a song by Nikko & K.Ji.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK R WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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HEARTBREAK GIRL - RED LIGHT CAMERA (3 mins) Music Video
dir: James Henry
synopsis: Heartbreak Girl is a charming, upbeat music about unrequited desire. Jeremy (Harvey J Hill) interrupts a solo dance performance by Lucy (Olivia Lock).
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK F SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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HELPING HANDS (8 mins)
dir: James Skinner
synopsis: After a shy lonely teenager is humiliated during preparations for her school’s theatre production, she discovers that her little act of kindness has triggered a sequence of good deeds which ultimately get her noticed. A story told through a cast of characterful hands.
nominations: BEST YOUNG FEMALE ACTOR - Iman Benderson
screening: BLOCK E SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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HEUREUX CEUX QUI PLEURENT (6 mins)
dir: Caterina Irdi
synopsis: In a world where paintings can speak, we follow the story of Heureux Ceux Qui Pleurent, a painting weary of its monotonous life in an art gallery. Frustrated by the endless parade of cliché visitors, the painting dreams of escape and a better existence.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK W SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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HOLIDAY HEIST (1 mins)
dir: Lewis Hooper
synopsis: After a family Christmas party, a man attempts to secretly open his present early.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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HONESTLY, HONESTLY (3 mins) Music Video
dir: Charlie Wattis, Harry Wattis
synopsis: Harry Pinkman and Danes are Tired, partying at a club while strange things are happening.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK V FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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HOT MESS (3 mins)
dir: Tortor Smith
synopsis: Hot Mess offers an insight into ADHD in a compact and creative way, highlighting the damage and anxiety that can be caused by a well-meaning, but ultimately toxic, parent.
nominations: BEST ANIMATION
screening: BLOCK D SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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I WANNA GO HOME (5.5 mins)
dir: Xiao Tang, Frances Keung, Kemeng Zhang
synopsis: A timid and fearful mouse accidentally falls into different worlds after hearing a mysterious knock at the door. He journeys through world of paper-cut, clay, and puppetry, each with its own unique story. As he navigates these fantastical environments, the mouse gradually grows, learning to overcome his fears and build self-confidence.
nominations: BEST ANIMATION
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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I'M INTERESTING I SWEAR (11 mins)
dir: Shir Ariya
synopsis: A self-involved writer struggles to pitch herself to the world as she gets upstaged by the far more interesting stories unfolding around her.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK I SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
I'M TOBY (6 mins)
dir: Tom Woolley
synopsis: A reclusive man’s anxiety turns to terror when his unplugged phone begins to ring, just as an eerie figure appears on his doorstep.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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IMMORTAL REFLECTIONS (11 mins)
dir: Andrea R. Ciobanu
synopsis: Immortal Reflections is a hauntingly atmospheric film that explores the delicate intersection of life, death, and the obsessions that shape our perceptions of both. At the heart of the story is a photographer, grappling with her deep-seated fear of death, who becomes consumed by the eerie practice of post-mortem photography. The film delves into her psychological unravelling as the past and present merge in unsettling ways, forcing her to confront her darkest fears and desires.
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
LEARNERS (20 mins)
dir: Paul Testar
synopsis: When cantankerous widower David agrees to teach his son’s unemployed girlfriend Ellen to drive, things get off to a terrible start. Ellen is late and flustered, David is irritable and impatient
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK D SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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LIMBO (12 mins)
dir: Bethany Barr
synopsis: In pursuit of emergency help an aspiring doctor, Jayden, is forced to wait in a crumbling A&E. As his friend is struck by worsening symptoms, Jayden peels back the layers of the clinic, which unravel to reveal the nightmarish reality of a collapsing healthcare system, bringing him face-to-face with his future.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK S THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
LIPSTICK: THE MR S STORY (15 mins)
dir: Sonny Michael Chohan
synopsis: A day in the life of a school teacher and how he is bullied and victimised by his students and fellow teachers due to being "different".
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM
screening: BLOCK H SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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LITTLE BUG (10 mins)
dir: Matt Branston
synopsis: In 1957, the Soviet Union sends a dog into space. The night before, a scientist (Martin Freeman) takes her home to meet his daughter (Alexandra Barredo), and hopefully help repair their fractured relationship.
nominations: BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
screening: BLOCK C SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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LOCH NESS 1303 (15 mins)
dir: Joshua Chawner
synopsis: King Edward I has launched a full invasion of Scotland. His next move is a siege of the Urquhart Castle, by Loch Ness. Scottish Governor Alexander De Forbes must defend the castle from the invaders. But the commotion of war will come to a halt when a slumbering ancient power is disturbed: the Loch Ness Monster.
nominations: BEST ANIMATION
screening: BLOCK G SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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LOOSE CHANGE (15 mins)
dir: Richard Ellis
synopsis: Set on the streets of New York, LOOSE CHANGE tells the story of a teenage boy’s attempt to rid his mother of her drug addiction by doing the unthinkable... Scoring her drugs. Problem is, he’s never done it before.
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM BEST YOUNG MALE ACTOR - John Mahana
screening: BLOCK W SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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LOVEBIRDS (6 mins)
dir: Christian Azzola
synopsis: In a screen-obsessed world, Clive rediscovers a passion and makes an unexpected connection when he simply looks up from his phone.
nominations: BEST EDITING
screening: BLOCK C SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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LUCA - GONOSZ BÁBOK (4 mins) Music Video
dir: Péter Engelmann
synopsis: With her song 'Gonosz Bábok/Evil Puppets' , Luca encourages us not to hurt each other as bullying and malicious teasing can cause enormous damage to their lives.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK F SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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LUNCH HOUR (1 mins)
dir: Keith Allott
synopsis: A hangry teacher forgets his lunch and employs desperate measures to satisfy his appetite.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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LUPE Q AND THE GALACTIC CORN CAKE (5 mins)
dir: Javier Badillo
synopsis: Lupe doesn’t care about her abuela’s cooking lessons, she just wants to rock with her badass punk band. But when Lupe finds herself battling an alien monster with her band, her abuela's lessons will remind her that punk rock is more than just loud music, and connecting with her Latin roots may just save their lives.
nominations: BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
screening: BLOCK G SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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MA PRISON (11 mins)
dir: Kitty Harper
synopsis: A young girl dealing with the loss of her mother gets bullied by her abusive French teacher, but soon discovers a deeper truth behind her teachers actions.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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MERMAN (15 mins)
dir: Madeleine Wynn
synopsis: Will humanity ever be accepting of the outsider? Merman weaves medieval myth around issues of present day prejudice. Haunted by what she has seen while carrying out humanitarian work with refugees in the Mediterranean and traumatised by her experiences, Mari returns to her parents coastal home in rural England. There, through an unlikely acquaintance, she discovers the medieval legend of the Merman. The truth behind this seemingly innocent myth is darker than Mari could imagine. Are those who are 'other' destined to suffer as the Merman did hundreds of years ago? The message the myth bears across the centuries restores her resolve.
As we go in our wake we create our own small waves.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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MINA (40 mins)
dir: Jake Skelly
synopsis: In the hostile world of the wisps, life is scarce, and the only way for wisps to grow stronger is to kill. So when a lonely little wisp named Mina spots a tree-like creature she follows him, waiting for her chance to strike, only to find he's... friendly?
nominations: BEST ANIMATION
screening: BLOCK G SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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MODERN SANTA (2 mins)
dir: Tom Woolley
synopsis: What if Santa had to adapt to the modern world?
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK G SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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MR. DONAHOE'S MANGOES (14 mins)
dir: Todd I. Gordon
synopsis: Edith, a naïve and unworldly middle-aged woman, cares for her dying but domineering actress-mother until a showdown between them could set Edith’s life on another path.
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
screening: BLOCK Y SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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MURDER FOR DUMMIES (EPISODE 01: VICTIM) (23 mins)
dir: J.W. Roberts
synopsis: When beloved British ventriloquist Keith Flapp was found murdered in his West End dressing room in 1999, it devastated the nation. Today, a documentary filmmaker tries to solve the case... but wait: does EVERYONE she's interviewing have a motive?
nominations: BEST TV SHOW
screening: BLOCK J SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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MY BEAUTIFUL KIND PART 2 - ESORE ALLE (4 mins) Music Video
dir: Emma Victoria Morgan
synopsis: Showcasing a Glamorized 60s aesthetic, inside the Mind of a Girl facing the fear of leaving the closet.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK R WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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MY OLD MAN (5 mins)
dir: Kianna Grace Evans
synopsis: A coming out story shared between a grandfather and granddaughter in their special place.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
BEST FEMALE ACTOR - KIANNA GRACE EVANS
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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NEXT UP (30 mins)
dir: Elisabeth Silveiro
synopsis: Juliette Mandeville and Tilly Anders, two actresses follow a call for an audition to London. Juliette is already a successful and well-known actress who, however, due to her age, is no longer offered good film roles. Tilly Anders on the other hand, is at the beginning of her career, she is very young, inexperienced and full of self-doubt. The director is a shady character driven by selfishness. Juliettes audition doesn't go well .
nominations: BEST EDITING
screening: BLOCK E SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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NOT THAT DEEP - S2 (6 mins)
dir: Natasha Dubalia
synopsis: Kate’s secret connection with Brown Shoes fractures her relationship with Penelope, who seeks release in a night out that turns painfully wrong. Reeling from betrayal and trauma, the three are pulled into an uneasy closeness, navigating guilt, vulnerability, and the fragile search for comfort in unexpected places.
nominations: BEST ONLINE CONTENT
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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OPERATION DARK SITE (31 mins)
dir: Matthew Myslinski
synopsis: A desperate father makes one last-ditch attempt to reconnect with his emotionally distant daughter before she leaves home for college.
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
screening: BLOCK Y SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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OUR JOURNEY WITH LOBULAR BREAST CANCER (90 mins) Documentary
dir: Tristan Loraine
synopsis: A documentary that follows remarkable ladies with lobular breast cancer, the 2nd most common type of breast cancer working together to pressure the British government to fund a £20 million vital research project into what many call is the 'forgotten' cancer - lobular breast cancer.
nominations: BEST DOCUMENTARY
screening: BLOCK H SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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OVER (18 mins)
dir: Duncan Ragg, Anna Phillips
synopsis: A father must confront his apathy towards the world’s big issues when his disabled son, who is terrified of open water, steals his boat and refuses to come back to shore until his Dad has saved the world.
nominations: BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
BEST YOUNG MALE ACTOR - James Carey
screening: BLOCK X SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
PETROL HEAD (15 mins)
dir: Patrick Swain, Jasper Frost
synopsis: Trapped again in his isolated hometown, Jake, struggling with anxiety and agoraphobia, must make a choice. A choice between the safety of a life he used to know, of standing still, or the danger of a high stakes rally club with his friend Yas. An alternative coming-of-age film that deals with mental illness, finding your drive again, and cars going very, very fast.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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PICK UP (9 mins)
dir: Jack Duffy
synopsis: On the way to visit her boyfriend, a heartbroken yet determined young woman hails a taxi, unaware that the driver is her boyfriend’s father - after an intense car journey and a chilling phone call, the driver realises his son is in danger.
nominations: BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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PLAYMATES (17 mins)
dir: Lukas Steinmaier
synopsis: When an awkward geek is reunited with his school friend, he’s forced to confront the hidden truths of their relationship and the repressed desires of his so-called 'friend'.
nominations: BEST MALE ACTOR - Dane Juler
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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PLEASE COME HOME (13 mins)
dir: Daymon Britton
synopsis: After the tragic loss of their wife and mother, Harry and Ann find themselves emotionally adrift. As the mother's birthday approaches, they must both navigate their way through grief in order to reconnect to make it through the day.
nominations: BEST SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK D SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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POPPY DAY (13 mins)
dir: Justin Edgar
synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Jamie lives with his peace activist mum in an army town in England, where they suffer prejudice due to their anti-war beliefs and activism.
screening: BLOCK R WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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PRAYER OF THE SEA - MARTIN GERIGK (7 mins) Music Video
dir: Martin Gerigk
synopsis: A composer recounts a dream from his youth that inspired the slow movement of his first string quartet, Prayer of the Sea. The dream, depicting a peaceful dissolution into the sea and wind, symbolized his future death. Decades later, rediscovering a drawing from the quartet's premiere - perfectly capturing the dream’s essence - revived its emotions. Now older, he reflects on the dream’s message: a serene acceptance of life’s inevitable end.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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PROGENY (15 mins)
dir: Nicole Pott
synopsis: Lost and injured, a young woman is faced with dark memories from her past when she is reunited with her long-lost sister who lives in a mysterious house in the woods, and has to confront their shared past to discover what truly happened.
nominations: BEST COSTUME BEST SOUND DESIGN
screening: BLOCK X SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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PUNCHING BAG (13 mins)
dir: Rob Ayling
synopsis: An amateur boxer battles his demons as well as his opponent in what could prove to be the fight of his life.
nominations: BEST EDITING BEST STUNTS OR CHOREOGRAPHY
screening: BLOCK J SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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REBEL STORM: A STAR WARS COLLATERAL STORY (24 mins)
dir: Marino Darés Zapatero
synopsis: Jesper, a rogue stormtrooper hunted by the Empire he once served, is on a desperate mission to deliver a stolen data disk to the rebels, a disk containing information that could tip the balance of the war.
nominations: BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
screening: BLOCK Y SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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REPLAY (7 mins)
dir: Rashad Edwards
synopsis: In the relentless cycle of her daily routine, a dedicated nurse finds herself trapped in an exhausting loop—wake, work, care, repeat. The long hours, emotional weight, and lack of personal time begin to blur the line between duty and self-preservation. As she pushes through the monotony, small cracks in her reality start to appear: the burnt toast she never remembers making, the unchanged scenery of her jogs, the hospital walls that seem to close in a little more each day.
nominations: BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER - Rashad Edwards
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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RHODA (19 mins)
dir: Alex Lawther
synopsis: After years of living alone, Rhoda takes in a lodger, but the change unsettles the equilibrium of her home.
nominations: BEST SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK C SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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RING RING (15 mins)
dir: Adrian León
synopsis: A grieving son buys a mysterious phone from an antique shop in order to talk to his late mother.
nominations: BEST HORROR FILM
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
RUSHED (15 mins)
dir: Nadine O'Mahony
synopsis: A chance encounter between a black woman and a South Asian man in Birmingham forces them to confront life changing events they are desperately trying to escape.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
SAFE (21 mins)
dir: Govind Chandran
synopsis: When a compassionate helpline counsellor begins to grow concerned for the safety of one of her clients, she's forced to decide whether to trust her instincts or follow protocol. Safe is a tense, quietly powerful drama about the weight of responsibility and the courage it takes to listen.
nominations: BEST SHORT FILM BEST FEMALE ACTRESS - Kelsey Cooke
screening: BLOCK X SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
SAFE HEART (4 mins)
dir: Nafen Wu
synopsis: In the dim glow of a locked room, seasoned thief Jack and his partner Sara attempt a high-stakes heist. But when Jack unknowingly triggers an alarm, their escape turns into a standoff where love, betrayal, and survival collide. As hidden secrets unravel, Sara confronts Jack with a truth more dangerous than the crime itself. Love twists into vengeance, trust shatters into deception, and a single bullet decides their fate in one final heartbeat.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SCAMS UNMASKED (10 mins)
dir: Ashford Menezes
synopsis: Scams Unmasked is an online documentary series that tells the true stories of people who were deceived by online fraud, romance scams, fake calls, identity theft, and more. Each episode follows one person's journey: how it started, what they believed, how they were tricked, and what happened next.
nominations: BEST ONLINE CONTENT
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SECOND FROM THE END (10 mins)
dir: Howard Smith
synopsis: A woman has duped her lover into killing her husband. What could possibly go wrong?
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SELF TAPE (20 mins)
dir: Ryan Darkfield
synopsis: When aspiring actress Kayla auditions for a mysterious role, she finds herself drawn into an unsettling game of manipulation and fear. As her online interactions with the enigmatic Jordan take a dark turn, reality begins to blur, and Kayla realizes she may be trapped in a script she can’t escape. Is this just an audition… or something far more sinister?
nominations: BEST HORROR FILM
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SHE WILL PLAY ON (14 mins)
dir: Grace Morgan
synopsis: Sienna nurtures her younger sister's dreams of playing in a professional girl’s football team, whilst facing the realities of a crumbling home life.
nominations: BEST YOUNG FEMALE ACTOR - Eva Ashton
screening: BLOCK B SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SHELL (2 mins)
dir: Sophie Ivanova
synopsis: A world famous actress has to find time to find herself before returning to her “real life”.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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SHOOT THE BEAST - KARL PHILLIPS & THE REJECTS (5 mins) Music Video
dir: James Millar
synopsis: One man. One bottle. Zero brakes.
When Karl Phillips’ night begins outside a backstreet pub, a single glass of rum ignites a wild, booze‑soaked odyssey.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK V FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SMUGGLERS REST (6 mins)
dir: Steven Lancefield
synopsis: A mother and son are lost at the Smugglers Rest, a tourist attraction, with a dark curse on the loose.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK G SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SOFT (10 mins)
dir: Scott Driver
synopsis: Two men meet in a cafe after a botched jewellery store heist.
nominations: BEST LOCAL FILM BEST MALE ACTOR - JASON ADAM
screening: BLOCK B SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SOMETHING'S COOKING (16 mins)
dir: Safiyya Lea
synopsis: Set in the after-hours sprawl of a British city, five meals unfold behind steamed-up windows and humming microwaves. From botched dumplings to crazy cravings, this anthology digs into the mess of memory, identity, and survival — where food is both comfort and confrontation.
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nominations: BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
screening: BLOCK B SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SOUND OF THE SOMME (13 mins)
dir: Michaël Vermaercke
synopsis: Sound of the Somme tells the true story of private James C. Richardson, a 20-year-old bagpiper serving in the 16th Canadian Scottish Battalion. Despite being assigned to stay behind as stretcher bearer, James is determined to play his bagpipes in the heat of the battle. His unwavering resolve to support his comrades and boost morale leads him to defy orders, risking his life to bring a glimmer of hope amidst the horrors of war. This heroic act earned James the Victoria Cross, the highest honor within the British Commonwealth.
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM BEST COSTUME
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN BEST SOUND DESIGN
screening: BLOCK Y SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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STATIONARY (8 mins)
dir: Robin Harvey
synopsis: When a chance meeting at a rural railway station leads to a growing romance, is the path to love dynamic or is this romance stationary?
nominations: BEST COSTUME
screening: BLOCK H SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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STEVE EDWARDS: THE LONG RUN (11 mins) Documentary
dir: Jim Fabio
synopsis: Steve Edwards isn’t just a runner. He’s a living legend.
On May 6, 2024, Steve became the first person in history to complete 1,000 marathons—faster than any other human on Earth. Behind this mind-blowing feat is a powerful story of discipline, setbacks, recovery… and a quiet obsession with understanding what the human body is truly capable of."
nominations: BEST DOCUMENTARY
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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STROLLING DOWN BRIGHTON PIER (5 mins) Music Video
dir: Kenny McCracken
synopsis: A young Edwardian gentleman, working as a photographer, falls madly in love with a captivating woman as she takes her daily stroll down Brighton Pier. Finally mustering the courage to approach her, he is devastated to discover that there's someone else in the picture.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK Q WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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SURPRISE! (11 mins)
dir: Dave Gardner
synopsis: A working class mum discovers a terrifying secret at the surprise party from hell!
nominations: BEST HORROR FILM BEST YOUNG FEMALE ACTOR - Megan Noble
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
TALKING RUBBISH (11 mins)
dir: Ian Donnelly
synopsis: Carl's morning kicks off the way every hapless single mans does every week. Forgetting to put the bins out. He must race against time before the bin lorry arrives. What follows is a slapstick series of unfortunate events.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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TEN THOUSAND (3 mins)
dir: Stella Moira Atmadja
synopsis: A meticulous, upper middle-class woman refuses to pay full price for apples. Later, she sees the struggling fruit stall owner unable to afford antibiotics for his sick son. Overcome with guilt, she buys the medicine and silently returns. This encounter inspires her to change and become more generous.
nominations: BEST YOUNG FILMMAKER - Stella Moira Atmadja
screening: BLOCK E SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE BEATEN (13 mins)
dir: Howard Smith
synopsis: A rogue cop misuses his power to his own ends.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE BLOSSOM AND THE MOUNTAIN (5 mins) Music Video
dir: Kathleen Stevenson
synopsis: Sakura and Fuji one fleeting, one eternal, falling for one another through the spring. Fire rages, water washes over them, and nature takes its course. Blossom fades, but their love lingers, even as the petals fall. A poetic take on love, time, and letting go.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO BEST HAIR & MAKE UP
screening: BLOCK E SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE CATFISH (12 mins)
dir: Nisaro Karim
synopsis: When you ghost and block the wrong woman, she will come for revenge
nominations: BEST HAIR & MAKE UP
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE CYCLE (16 mins)
dir: Arpita Mukherjee
synopsis: Preet (24, overweight, demure) is the daughter-in-law of an upper class family and the doting mother of two children. At the start of the film, Preet wakes up determined to lose weight by going on a new diet and joining the local cycling club (started by her high school best friend).
nominations: BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
screening: BLOCK X SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE DEVIL'S LAIR (10 mins)
dir: James Bushe
synopsis: A Police Firearms Unit enter an abandoned bunker in search of a wanted extremist leader, only to find something more sinister waiting for them deep within the claustrophobic tunnels.
nominations: BEST HORROR FILM
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE FILM FESTIVAL DOCTOR'S PODCAST (30 mins)
dir: Rebekah Louisa Smith
synopsis: The Film Festival Doctor podcast is hosted by Festival Strategist Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith. Her podcast focuses on all things film festivals to help you learn more about this part of the film industry. In this episode, Rebekah speaks with the Emmy award winning Ashton Campbell.
nominations: BEST ONLINE CONTENT
THE GOLDEN BOY (16 mins)
dir: Elizabeth Peace
synopsis: A family drama, about a non-verbal autistic six-year-old boy who with the help of his older sister, proves that his high support needs can’t stop his potential.
nominations: BEST YOUNG MALE ACTOR - Taylor-Jai Hornsley
screening: BLOCK E SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE LANTERN MAN (5 mins)
dir: Tim Cullingworth-Hudson, Jon Kent
synopsis: Inspired by English folklore, legend says The Lantern Man uses a glowing light and a haunting whistle to lure the lost souls towards the marshlands. Are the legends true, or are there other forces at work? The Lantern Man is a psychological Horror that follows a man's close encounter with the dark entity that haunts him.
nominations: BEST HORROR FILM BEST SOUND DESIGN
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
THE LETTERS (5 mins)
dir: Oishi Datta
synopsis: A young postman's routine is quietly disrupted when he discovers a series of unopened letters at a house on his daily route. A small accident, driven by curiosity, leads him to start reading them, uncovering a long-lost story from the past that inspires him to confront his own feelings and take a chance on love.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK S THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE MAGPIE (10 mins)
dir: Sonia Amini
synopsis: A chance encounter in a Brooklyn coffee shop brings together a black man and a white woman from vastly different walks of life. What begins as casual conversation quickly unfolds into a candid, thought provoking dialogue about race, politics, and the divides that have shaped and define modern America. Set against the backdrop of a city known for its diversity and contradictions, this intimate short film explores the tensions, assumptions, and shared humanity that emerge when two strangers truly listen to one another.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE PHENOMENON OF PRESENCE (9.5 mins)
dir: Simon Brooks
synopsis: The architect of a virtual world called Presence is interviewed about its profound capabilities – it can trigger lucidity in Alzheimer's patients. Meanwhile, inside Presence, a daughter tries to reconnect with her mother, an Alzheimer's sufferer, and bring her back to the physical world.
nominations: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
screening: BLOCK K SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE PICNIC (2 mins)
dir: Cory DeMeyers
synopsis: A sunny picnic, a casual question, and a little too much confidence—what starts as a charming first date quickly takes an unexpected turn in this fast-paced comedy about instincts, miscommunication, and the fine line between flirting and fighting.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK Y SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE PRESENCE OF SNOWGOOD (104 mins) Feature Film
dir: Leigh Tarrant
synopsis: A washed out private detective visits the sleepy little Sussex village of Snowgood where he is investigating the disappearance of a retired doctor and in doing so stumbles across the mysterious legend of an ancient hidden Saxon crown, with those dead or alive bent on protecting it at all costs!
nominations: BEST FEATURE FILM
screening: BLOCK O TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
THE PRETTIEST (24 mins)
dir: Alex Sultoon
synopsis: A faded couturier from the 70s captures a young contemporary fashion designer to steal her ideas and bring about her comeback.
nominations: BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
BEST FEMALE ACTOR - LINDA THORSON
screening: BLOCK P TUESDAY18TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE PROPHECY OF SELF-FULFILLING (17 mins)
dir: Xanthe Acquah Storey
synopsis: Born of the boredom of detention, a young schoolboy and an older schoolgirl form an unlikely friendship. Together, they grapple with a system that feels like it is working against them.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK S THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE QUACKENING (20 mins)
dir: James Button
synopsis: A grumpy Welshman reluctantly visits his grandmother, only to discover she has only gone and got herself cursed! So now he needs to bloody save her (and the world) from a demon duck...before midnight.
nominations: BEST HORROR FILM BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
screening: BLOCK K SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE SHEPHERD CODE II: ROAD BACK (90 mins) Feature Film
dir: Michael Morris, Alan Delabie
synopsis: Alex Lapierre was once a professional assassin. He now leads a peaceful existence, far removed from his tumultuous past. However, the past never stays buried for long. After his friend and mentor is kidnapped by a threat long thought dead, it is up to Alex and his team to plan a daring rescue mission.
nominations: BEST FEATURE FILM
screening: BLOCK F SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE STORK (9 mins)
dir: Stephen Gallacher
synopsis: The Stork is a character driven comedy that follows well intentioned, but clueless, parents of a queer woman wanting to start a family via artificial insemination using Norwegian semen ordered online – a popular method for queer couples. However, typically, the receipts of said semen tend to sign for their important delivery but on this occasion they’re not in but, (un)luckily, one set of parents are!
nominations: BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
BEST MALE ACTOR - TOM ROSENTHAL
screening: BLOCK J SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE SUNSHINE CAFE (17 mins) Documentary
dir: Jill Lampert
synopsis: Creating a dementia inclusive experience.
nominations: BEST DOCUMENTARY
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE TIME OF HIS LIFE (14 mins)
dir: Jack Ansloos
synopsis: Our protagonist is a man named Norm, who enjoys the simple things in life such as going to the pub and attending to his pet pigeons. For the vast majority of his life he has been a married man, whether he was happy or not is up for debate. Suddenly his wife Betty packs up her belongings to move in with his best friend Sidney, who he knows from the local darts team. While learning to fend for himself, Norm puts the saying “Can’t live with them, can’t live without them” to the ultimate test.
nominations: BEST TV SHOW
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE UNKNOWN REFUGEE (10 mins) Documentary
dir: Andrew David Barker
synopsis: Documentary Short about the artist John Bridgeman and his final sculpture, The Unknown Refugee.
nominations: BEST DOCUMENTARY
screening: BLOCK H SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THE WEDDING VEIL OF THE PROUD PRINCESS (7 mins)
dir: Anna-Ester Volozh
synopsis: A princess’s impossible demand sparks an endless war, until a mysterious suitor emerges, claiming to be the one to satisfy her pride.
A feminist exploration of a story by L.M.Montgomery."
nominations: BEST ANIMATION
screening: BLOCK G SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THERING - GARMAMBOSIA (5 mins) Music Video
dir: Dat Shredboi
synopsis: In this video we follow an unnamed character messing with forces he doesn't fully understand, and the consequences that such actions can have.
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK V FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THESE BONES - MICHELE STODART (5 mins) Music Video
dir: Emma Holbrook, Michele Stodart, Niamh Murray
synopsis: Music Video accompanying the single 'These Bones' by Michele Stodart. Uses metaphor and symbolism to explore themes in title song
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK R WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THIS BODY YOU SEE (4 mins)
dir: Daniel Crew
synopsis: A video exploring the nature of consent via an animated poem, performed by the writers and featuring their unique ideas and themes.
nominations: BEST ANIMATION
screening: BLOCK K SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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THREAT SUPRESSION UNIT (33 mins)
dir: Tom Lincoln
synopsis: A mockumentary about a new ‘elite’ unit of the British police force, which is anything but.
nominations: BEST ONLINE CONTENT
screening: BLOCK E SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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TO WRITE THE ENDING (16 mins)
dir: Shaler Keenum
synopsis: When a street poet finds a typewriter that allows him to write the future, he uses it to try and find love.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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TOMISLAV (7 mins)
dir: Logan Sharman
synopsis: The ambition of a young drug lord knows no limit. But he must learn that success comes at a cost.
nominations: BEST STUDENT FILM
screening: BLOCK S THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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TOUGHEST OPPONENT (17 mins)
dir: John B Charlton
synopsis: When Irish Boxer Lee Giles confronts the hardest fight of his life, battling his inner demons and a haunting past, he must over come the far reaching shadow of abuse as he grapples with success, only to face his toughest opponent.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK P TUESDAY18TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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TRASH CLUB (15 mins)
dir: Kevin McDonagh
synopsis: A young girl seeks help for her stressful life at a unique therapy centre!
nominations: BEST TV SHOW
screening: BLOCK F SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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TUNNELS (13 mins)
dir: Paul Bloomfield
synopsis: Rosie suffers from an undiagnosed case of Papilledema - a condition in which increased pressure around the brain causes visual blackouts and affects a person’s judgment. Rosie is a divorced mother raising her 3-year-old son on her own. Her ex-partner is suspicious that Rosie is not well and repeatedly checks in on her. When Rosie's neighbours also become suspicious about her behaviour, they report it to her ex-partner who then threatens to take their son away. With her connection to her son now in jeopardy, Rosie gets in her car and escapes with the child.
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK D SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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TWO MINUTES TO FIND PERFECTION (6 mins)
dir: Mads Stevens
synopsis: Adorably dorky Andy goes to a speed dating event at an entirely un-romantic community hall. There, he meets the girl of his dreams - at least for tonight, that is. Armed with a bouquet, a laptop bag and a butcher's knife, Andy intends to make this night one to remember. Unfortunately for him, so does his date.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK T THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
UNDER THE ORPHANAGE (1 mins)
dir: Lewis Hooper
synopsis: The search for a missing orphan takes a disastrous turn.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK M MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
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UNLEASH (4 mins)
dir: Daria Blazhevska
synopsis: Trapped in menacing basement, the woman is desperate to set herself free..
nominations: BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
screening: BLOCK K SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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WE ARE HERE, STILL (2 mins)
dir: Ava Bounds
synopsis: For the children who should be laughing and playing — a visual tribute to the stolen childhoods of Gaza. Because sometimes, a camera is louder than a gun.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK H SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 12pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
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WE CHOOSE THE BEAR TRILOGY: LOVE (4 mins)
dir: EE Martin
synopsis: Love is two sided. It is only real when it's positive. It doesn't hurt, lie or destroy.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM BEST SOUND DESIGN
screening: BLOCK U FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER, 6pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
WEAK13 - UNPOPULAR (4 mins) Music Video
dir: Nick J Townsend
synopsis: Claymation music video for British band WEAK13. Written, animated and directed by Nick J Townsend
nominations: BEST MUSIC VIDEO
screening: BLOCK L SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
WHEEL GONE KID 4-CRASH COURSE (11 mins)
dir: Wayne Kelly
synopsis: In the aftermath of the plane crash! Houdini lands in hospital, The Wheel Gone Kid lands on his feet and Spanners and Tuppance land in trouble with Chief Inspector Conker played by legendary football manager Neil Warnock. Though he gives them a clue to where Aki and Yoshe might be. Can Spanners and Tuppance follow Conker's tip off and help Houdini recover his millions from The Wheel Gone Kid?
nominations: FESTIVAL FAVOURITE
screening: BLOCK G SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
WHEN THE RAIN SETS IN (17 mins)
dir: James Hughes
synopsis: Kenzie and Treyden, a couple who've been swept up in a whirlwind six-month romance, find themselves confronting a painful question: Has their love story come to an end?
nominations: BEST EDITING BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
screening: BLOCK N MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER, 8pm
venue: OMINPLEX CINEMA, RUBERY
WHEN THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL (5 mins) Documentary
dir: Michael D'souza
synopsis: David "Panda" Brown is a storied graffiti artist from Birmingham in the UK. For over 25 years, he has helped illuminate the Midlands, cultivating a community through his business GraffitiArtist.com. From overcoming perceptions at the job centre to representing his city at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Panda shares his story whilst preparing for the future with a new shop in the thriving Digbeth area of Birmingham.
nominations: BEST DOCUMENTARY
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
WORLD TWISTORIES: THE PILOT (23 mins)
dir: Brian Wallace, James Longley
synopsis: An exciting new series that explores eccentric people and their offbeat ideas throughout history. Less punch-drunk than Drunk History, but tipsier than Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, each topic explored is verifiably true, exhaustively researched, and presented by the effortlessly charming TikTok sensation Paul Longley.
nominations: BEST TV SHOW
screening: BLOCK W SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
WOULD SMITH? (11 mins)
dir: Matty Mahoney
synopsis: Chris Smith moved away from the city in order to keep the darker side of his life hidden from friends and family. He seems to have found the right balance between regular life and fulfilling his more sinister desires when a surprise visit from his brother, Harley, threatens to ruin everything.
nominations: BEST FIRST TIME FILMMAKER
screening: BLOCK J SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 4pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
WRAPPED IN CELLULOID (20 mins)
dir: Oli Greck
synopsis: A celluloid loving photographer tests a rather ominous vintage camera, only to find he has awoken a dark and deadly presence.
nominations: BEST EDITING BEST HAIR & MAKE UP
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
screening: BLOCK I SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
WRITERS BLOCK (5 mins)
dir: Jake Francis
synopsis: When a mysterious lady leaves a strange book for a Novelist, things take a turn for the bizarre.
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK I SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
YEN FOR ZEN (1 mins)
dir: James Pyle
synopsis: Today's thought, in which we see what the humble kangaroo can teach us about finding inner calm...
nominations: BEST MICRO SHORT FILM
screening: BLOCK A SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 10am
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT
ZAVATA (15 mins)
dir: Fernando Antonio Maffei
synopsis: Francesco Trieste, a renowned pastry chef, returns to his hometown of Trieste to open the prestigious restaurant Zavata, leaving behind a painful past and his noble identity.
nominations: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
screening: BLOCK I SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER, 2pm
venue: MILLENNIUM POINT