Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2022

AESTHETICA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 300 FILMS 15 VENUES 6 DAYS 1-6 NOVEMBER YORK, UK 2022 // ASFF.CO.UK

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WELCOME Welcome to the 12th edition of the Aesthetica Film Festival. I’m pleased to bring you this programme of films that contemplate, discuss and make sense of the world. The screenings include films across genres such as animation, documentary, comedy, drama, experimental, family friendly and thriller.

We are continuing the festival as Hybrid, and you can log-in from home to catch up On Demand.

It has been a wonderful experience putting this festival together. I look back to 2020 and I can’t really even believe that we were in lockdown for so long and that we had to produce a digital festival.

In some ways, as life has pretty much returned back to pre-pandemic, I’m left wondering if it was all a surreal dream? Alas, I know it’s not, but it’s a true testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

I take a lot away from that. We did what we had to do, when we had to do it. Everyone was pushed into a corner, unable to leave their homes, and so we 4

innovated. It makes me think about the power of creative thinking and idea generation. Sometimes our best adaptations are made in a fight or flight moment. I have taken immeasurable amounts of learning away from that experience. It changed me.

This year’s festival sees a host of new additions.

We are launching a new Script Lab this year with sessions focusing on the art of screenwriting.

Alongside this, we are also launching the Audible Sound Installation, which will focus on Sounds We’ve Never Heard Before – I am ecstatic about it.

We’re creating a meditative space for deep listening.

We will also premiere the Audible’s Listening Pitch, where we will screen three new commissions.

There is also the Aesthetica Fringe Exhibition at the Street Life Hub on Coney Street featuring The People We Love as well as video and photography.

Beyond this we have the VR Lab with 18 projects, as well as a party every night and masterclasses

galore. Finally, we are running a number of handson workshops around VR production, Augmented Reality creation, and writing in 360 as well as working with Canon to look at the range available.

I’ve curated the festival into the following six conceptual strands: Life as We Know It, The Bigger Picture, We’ll Cross that Bridge When We Come to It, How do you do?, Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Taken and The Present Was Their Idea of the Future. The strands embrace the present, look at relationships, the self, identity and how decisions of previous generations affect different versions of the future.

Our guest programmes have been curated in partnership with some of the UK’s leading film organisations including We Are Parable, Birds’ Eye View, T A P E Collective, Iris Prize, Queer East alongside programmes from our country in focus, Norway. We take a closer look at on-screen representation and ask important questions such as

what stories are being told, to whom and why?

It brings me great joy to have so many wonderful people across film, television and gaming here in York with us to celebrate independent film. I am pleased to welcome BBC Film, Channel 4, Film4, Industry Light & Magic, Framestore, Ridley Scott Associates and so many fantastic writers, directors, production designers, producers and more.

I’d like to thank this year’s filmmakers for their incredible storytelling and for being part of this wonderful programme. Alongside this, I need to thank our fantastic partners and sponsors, as well as the Aesthetica Team. I always say that you should leave this festival ever so slightly different than when you arrived. Open up, dive in, step out of your comfort zone and engage with the scope and breadth of new film here.

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CONTENTS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW RATINGS & WARNINGS THE FESTIVAL EXPLAINED ACCESSIBILITY FESTIVAL TICKETS SUSTAINABILITY TIMETABLE VENUES MEET THE TEAM SPECIAL EVENTS THE STRANDS OFFICIAL SELECTION: ALL GENRES 6

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VR & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES LAB GUEST PROGRAMMES LISTENING PITCH: FILM PREMIERES NEW WAVE MASTERCLASSES & PANELS WORKSHOPS KIDS’ WORKSHOPS NETWORKING PITCHING SOCIAL EVENTS AESTHETICA FILM FESTIVAL FRINGE FILMMAKER INDEX

140 145 174 177 188 215 220 224 230 234 240 266 7

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BOOKING AND COLLECTING TICKETS ASFF 2022 is taking place in-person and virtually.

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The programme has been separated into three sections: Official Selection (p. 78), Industry (p.187) and Social and Networking (p. 223).

The in-person festival will run 1-6 November in the centre of York. Please see our venues on p. 44 for more information.

The virtual festival takes place on the Aesthetica Film Festival Platform. Content will accrue between 1-6 November. This includes film screenings, masterclasses and panel discussions.

From 7-30 November, all content – including all film screenings and recordings of industry masterclasses – will be available On Demand through the festival platform.

In-person festival passes grant full access to live events at the festival in York. All events are freeto-attend with a pass, but bookings must be made, and your pass must be valid on the day of the event. Please note: the Opening Night Ceremony is a separate ticketed event.

Screenings do not require pre-booking. These are operated on a first-come, first-served basis.

For live events and masterclasses, you will be required to submit the reference number on your ticket to pre-book. For more information, visit p. 188.

Venues that require pre-booking include Yorkshire Museum (masterclasses), York Theatre Royal Studio (workshops) and York Explore (masterclasses). For more information on venues, visit p. 44.

Virtual passes grant full access to the festival platform and film screenings, as well as recorded content, including masterclasses and panel discussions.

Hybrid passes grant full access to both live and digital events. For in-person special events and masterclasses, pre-booking is required. For more information, visit p. 13.

Screening Passes can be pre-booked at asff.co.uk/tickets.

This programme is subject to change at any time and will be updated digitally.

Keep in touch via asff.co.uk and social media sites. Twitter: @asffest | Instagram: @asffestival .

RATINGS & WARNINGS film Ratings, family friendly & introduced screenings n

Films are U, PG, 12A or 15, but some may be 18. Please see the programme for details.

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ll screenings suitable for children aged under 12 will be classified as Family Friendly.

A Please see the festival programme for details of Family Friendly screenings.

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S ome films contain themes viewers may find upsetting or distressing. These will be clearly indicated on each film listing, using the below key.

Abortion Physical / emotional abuse Eating disorders Explicit nudity / sex

CW fLS mh Bv

War / conflict Flashing / strobe lights Mental health / self-harm Blood / extreme violence

DU Drug use LNE Loud noises D Discrimination SW Strong language / swearing

FILM PROGRAMME LOGOS Our film programme includes logos to demonstrate which films are part of the Official Selection, Guest Programme or New Wave screenings – these introduce new talent from across the UK.

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THE FESTIVAL EXPLAINED In 2022, the Aesthetica Film Festival takes place both in-person in the centre of York and virtually through our responsive online platform. Cinema screenings and a selection of live events will take place 1-6 November across a number of venues.

Our digital platform, live until 30 November, offers a selection of recorded events from the heart of York, a further range of virtual masterclasses and On Demand film programmes. The platform is accessible via phone, tablet, computer or smart TV.

There are three ways to attend the festival: in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid mixture of both. Whether you’re joining us online or in-person, we look forward to seeing you and connecting through the best new cinema.

IN-PERSON (AVAILABLE 1-6 NOVEMBER)

AT THE CINEMA Come and join us in York. Visit our historic venues and experience film how it was intended – on the big screen, as part of a community. These tickets are valid 1-6 November and only include live events in our venues, without any access to digital-only events. We offer a broad range of ticket options, from those visiting the festival for the first time and trying out a single day, to those looking to engage in everything we offer throughout the six days. Single screening tickets are also available.

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HYBRID

(AVAILABLE 1-30 NOVEMBER)

MAKE THE MOST OF ASFF 2022 We’re offering audiences the opportunity to attend the festival in historic York, as well as through the online sphere. This is the ultimate film festival experience, as it combines the freedom to watch films on the big screen and take part in our masterclasses, workshops and networking events in person, whilst also being able to log-in and catch up with screenings and events in your own time.

Through these tickets, you can attend all six days of the festival in York. Unlimited passes also give access to as many in-person events as you’d like to attend, though masterclasses should be prebooked. All digital content, including the full film programme, will be available online until 30 November and can be accessed anywhere across any device. Tickets are available as one-day, twoday or full-month passes. You will be given access to our online platform upon booking.

VIRTUAL

(AVAILABLE 1-30 NOVEMBER)

LOG-IN FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME We’re excited to be offering a virtual edition of the festival alongside our in-person event. With a digital pass, you’re able to view all our film programmes and catch up on recorded masterclasses and workshops, without compromising on the festival experience. We’ve curated our programme to be released each day, so make sure to keep checking the platform to find the latest new screenings.

The platform works across all devices, from smartphones and TVs to tablets. To gain access to this year’s festival, simply sign up to our online platform, purchase your pass, log-in and gain access to our programme on demand. Tickets are available for 24-hour login, one-week or one-month access.

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ACCESSIBILITY a safe and all-inclusive environment for every attendee

Carers, Personal Assistants & Interpreters Complimentary passes are available to all Carers, Personal Assistants and Sign-Language Interpreters, but these must be booked in advance. A proof of DLA or a valid CEA card is required. For more information, please email asff@aestheticamagazine.com.

Venue Access Though some venues are located in York’s historic buildings, the majority are fully wheelchair accessible – please check venues on p. 44 for more details. Please note, wheelchair spaces are subject to availability.

Hearing Loops & Subtitled Screenings Hearing Loops and headphones are available at City Screen and at York St John Creative Centre. Fully subtitled reels are available across all genres. These screenings are specially curated for anyone with hearing difficulties. Look out for the symbol in the film schedule. Foreign language films are also with English subtitles and are clearly marked.

Parent & Guardian Screenings As part of its commitment to engage with younger audiences, we present a selection of Family Friendly screenings. Please see p. 122 for details.

Subtitled Sessions Live industry events on the virtual platform will be closed captioned using an AI plug-in.

FURTHER INFORMATION For all accessibility enquiries and adjustments, please email asff@aestheticamagazine.com.

Alternatively, the Hub staff will be able to answer any questions you may have.

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FESTIVAL TICKETS CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO VIEW. Here at Aesthetica, we are delighted to be hosting the 12th edition of the film festival both in-person and online. We’re offering a range of tickets, with a mixture of live and hybrid formats, so you can choose how and when you experience the best new cinema.

Whether you’re streaming for the whole family for one day, or attending the full six days of the festival in York, we’ve got you – and your family and friends – covered. Inperson tickets are sold individually. Online tickets are valid for an entire household.

Virtual tickets are available to full households and are accessible through any smartphone, TV, tablet or device. Prices start from £25. All Screening Passes and Events Tickets can be booked online at asff.co.uk/tickets.

Terms and Conditions You must book your tickets in advance to attend any masterclasses in-person. Masterclasses in-venue are only included with the in-person tickets and the hybrid passes. Virtual tickets include access to everything On Demand, recorded during the live festival dates. Tickets are not transferable and cannot be shared or re-sold. Pre-booked seating is required at some venues where capacities are smaller. Please see the website and sessions for further details.

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TICKETS

SINGLE TICKETS

Single tickets are valid for one screening at any venue from 1-6 November.

The ticket holder may attend one film screening in any venue on any day.

Take your email to the festival hub, where you will be given a paper ticket. This ticket is valid for one use only and does not allow access to masterclasses.

Please note that seating is also arranged on a first-come, first-served basis.

ADULT: £7.50 | SENIOR: £6.00 | STUDENT: £6.00 | 4-14 YEARS: £6.00 | 3 & UNDER: FREE

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TICKETS

IN-PERSON PASSES Short on time but love independent film? Here is your opportunity to experience as much as you can in one day at Aesthetica 2022. You will have access to the venues from 9am until 11pm and you can see as much as you like within that timescale. You will also be able to attend any sessions and panels on your selected day, but these must be booked in advance. The ticket is valid for one day within 1-6 November. This ticket does not include any digital access.

You have the freedom to choose two days that suit you to attend the festival.

On these two days you will have unlimited access to all venues, screenings and masterclasses. This is your chance to engage with the festival at your own pace across two days and dive into independent film for 48 hours. The ticket is valid in-venue only from 1-6 November for two days of your choice. This ticket does not include any digital access, only access to in-person events in York.

Unlimited means unlimited! Get ready for an independent film extravaganza!

You will have access to all the films across every venue as well as access to any masterclass, session or panel discussion. This is your chance to fully embrace the festival experience and spend as much time as you would like in front of the big screen. The ticket is valid in-venue only from 1-6 November. This ticket does not include any digital access, only access to in-person events in York.

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TICKETS

VIRTUAL PASSES (HOUSEHOLD) Log-in and access as many films as you can watch in one 24-hour time period. You will also have access to On Demand masterclass content from when you activate your pass within the live dates of the festival. You can use this as an opportunity to engage with some of the best new talent and visual storytelling through our curated programmes. Valid for 24 hours from first log-in.

Online only. This ticket does not include in-person access to York screenings.

Looking for an authentic festival experience? The Festival Week pass allows you access to film screenings, recorded industry events, workshops, masterclasses, 360 cinema and an extensive video library. Experience seven days of access to the festival as if you were there in-person. Enjoy a week of film and watch content back whenever you like. Valid for seven days from first log-in.

Online only. This ticket does not include in-person access to York screenings.

Unlimited means unlimited. This all-inclusive pass grants the holder complete freedom within the Aesthetica platform from 1-30 November, including films, recorded industry events, workshops and panel discussions. You can tune in every day for a month and celebrate creative talent in your home. The platform works across all devices. Valid from 1-30 November.

Online only. This ticket does not include in-person access to York screenings.

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TICKETS

HYBRID PASSES Looking for a taste of ASFF in-person but would like to log-in from home for the rest of the month? Or perhaps you have a specific masterclass you’d like to watch back? The Day Tripper pass grants one full day in-venue with access to all films and sessions, as well access to our platform, including daily film programmes, live industry events and recorded discussions. This ticket is valid for one day in-person and from 1-30 November on the Aesthetica platform.

Spend two days soaking up everything that the festival has to offer in-person and the rest online. You will receive access to all films, panels and sessions taking place on your selected two days of the festival. Then you will be able to catch up on films and sessions from your home via our responsive platform on your phone, tablet, computer or TV. The in-person part of these tickets is valid for two days of your choice. Virtual access is valid from 1-30 November.

This is the ultimate Aesthetica Film Festival experience, giving you full access in-person and from home. You can attend across all six days of the festival in York with the opportunity to see as many films as possible. Your pass also gives you access to as many recorded masterclasses, panels and sessions that you’d like to attend. You will also have full access to the Virtual Platform, where you can catch up on films and masterclasses. Valid 1-30 November.

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SUSTAINABILITY AT ASFF 2022 WE ONLY HAVE ONE PLANET Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We understand that presenting largescale events comes with a carbon footprint, and we are doing everything we can to reduce this, whilst showcasing the best in independent cinema from around the world.

We are continuing to run as a hybrid festival, encouraging positive engagement with film from audiences’ homes, eliminating the requirement for travel and reducing carbon emissions on our part. This extends to all delegates who attend the event. majority of our marketing will take place digitally. Printed and physical assets are A all made responsibly, with reuse and repurpose for future events in mind. We recycle as much of our branding as we can each year.

The festival will be printing a limited run of festival guides, with a digital version available to all audiences online. All printed materials are made with responsibly sourced and FSC certified materials.

We will be offering audiences the opportunity to purchase a cardboard headset to view 360 films. These are fully reusable and recyclable.

We have a lanyard return scheme. Please visit the Hub at City Screen to find out more.

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DAILY TIMETABLES DISCOVER OUR EXPANSIVE PROGRAMME The festival programme is bold, dynamic and culturally rich. We believe that great filmmaking has the power to change lives, from mind-bending narratives to revelatory documentaries that alter our perspective on the world as we know it.

Running alongside the screenings, we offer numerous opportunities for networking and social events, as well as a number of essential masterclasses, workshops, talent labs and mentoring sessions, built around development and continued learning.

Plan your exploration of this year’s festival with our daily schedule. Over the next few pages, you’ll find a run-down of screenings happening each day, with further pages dedicated purely to our Special Events, socials and additional activities.

Many of our Special Events are included with your ticket, but each event must be booked in advance. Please find out more on each listing over the next few pages.

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TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER TIME 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

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CITY SCREEN SCREEN 1

CITY SCREEN SCREEN 2

Drama 1

Comedy 1

BOOTHAM

FRIARGATE

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM

Experimental 1

Documentary 1

YORK EXPLORE

CITY SCREEN BASEMENT

Artists’ Film 1 VR Lab

Animation 1

Fashion 1

Advertising 1

Music Video 1

Family

The A-Z

Friendly 1

of Filmmaking VR Lab

Award-Winning Documentary 2

Thriller 1

Drama 2

Direction:

Resistance:

Focus:

Making Your

Human Rights

Surreal Shorts

Mark

On Screen

BBC Film:

Virtual

Innovative

Production:

Voices

Revolutionising

Narrative Comedy 2

Drama 3

Experimental 2

Filmmaking as

Norway in

the Process

VR Lab

VR Lab

Feature 1: I’ll Go To Hell

Creating Epic Worlds: Production Designer

Documentary 5

VR Lab

Thriller 2

Opening

Dance 1

Night VR Lab (Pre-Booked Tickets Only)

Experimental 3

Comedy 5 VR Lab

Drama 6 Drama 4 Animation 2 Thriller 3

YORK THEATRE ROYAL UPPER FOYER 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

MALMAISON

BEDERN HALL

STREET LIFE

VIRTUAL RELEASE

Oska Bright Showcase Fringe Exhibition: Unite. Create.

Transform.

Networking 1:

Pitching:

Aesthetica

Integrating

BBC Films

& Audible

(Application

Installation

Visual Effects On a Budget

Sound Only)

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SPECIAL EVENTS TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER

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Masterclasses & Workshops

VENUE

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The A-Z of Filmmaking From Start to Finish

York Explore

12:00-13:00

Award-winning Direction: Making Your Mark

Yorkshire Museum

13:30-14:30

Filmmaking as Resistance: Human Rights on Screen

York Explore

13:30-14:30

BBC Film: Innovative Voices

Yorkshire Museum

15:00-16:00

Virtual Production: Revolutionising the Filmmaking Process

York Explore

15:00-16:00

Creating Epic Worlds: The Work of the Production Designer

Yorkshire Museum

16:30-17:30

EVENTs & Networking

VENUE

TIME

VR Lab

City Screen Basement

11:00-21:00

Fringe Exhibition: Unite. Create. Transform.

Street Life Hub 29-31 Coney Street

11:00-19:00

Networking 1: Integrating Visual Effects on a Budget

York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

12:00-13:30

Aesthetica x Audible x LCC Sound Installation

Bedern Hall

12:00-20:00

Pitching: BBC Films (Application only)

Malmaison

12:00-14:00

Opening Night Ceremony

City Screen

18:00-21:00

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WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER TIME 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

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CITY SCREEN SCREEN 1

CITY SCREEN SCREEN 2

BOOTHAM

FRIARGATE

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM

YORK EXPLORE

Thriller 4

Comedy 3

Drama 5

Experimental 3

Establishing

Scoring:

a Unique

How to

Style

Create Atmosphere

Fashion 1

Animation 4

Family

Music Video 2

Friendly 2

Script Lab:

What is

Screenwriting

Ethical Cinema?

Fundamentals

Dark Hearts,

Drama 7

Unhinged Minds

VR Lab

ICA on Representation

Studio AKA:

The Role of

Narrative

Animating

the Executive

New Worlds,

Feature 6:

the World

Producer

Old Worlds:

All is

Filmmaking in

Vanity

Directors Notes:

CITY SCREEN BASEMENT

VR Lab

VR Lab

the Present Script Lab:

Sustainability

The Writer’s

on a Film Set:

Journey

Reducing Your Footprint

Comedy 4

Documentary 4

VR Lab

Drama 8 Artists’ Film 2

Experimental 2

Doc Feature 3:

Narrative

The Hermit

Feature 2:

Of Treig

Easy Tiger

Directing

Editing Your

Comedy:

Trailer: How to

Context, Timing

Captivate Your

and Pacing

Audience

VR Lab

Animation 3 VR Lab

Iris Prize: Documentary 3

Gays Growing

Drama 6

Older

Fashion 2

VR Lab

Dance 2 Thriller 3

PITCHER & PIANO 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

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MALMAISON

BEDERN HALL

STREET LIFE

DOUBLETREE

VIRTUAL RELEASE

Pitching: The Pitch

Scottish

Film Fund

Documentary

Script Lab:

(Application

Aesthetica

(Cohort Only)

Only)

& Audible

9:30-11:30

Institute

Sound

Fringe

Installation

Exhibition: Unite. Create.

Transform.

Networking 2:

Pitching:

Refining Your

Goldfinch

Pitch (Application Only) Script Lab: (Cohort Only)

Pitching: Goldfinch (Application Only)

Script Lab: Playroom

Script Lab: Project Hothousing

Hey, Sunshine Party

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SPECIAL EVENTS WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER

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Masterclasses & Workshops

VENUE

TIME

Scoring a Film: How to Create Atmosphere

York Explore

10:30-11:30

Establishing a Unique Style

Yorkshire Museum

10:30-11:30

What is "Ethical" Cinema?: ICA on Contemporary Representation

York Explore

12:00-13:00

Script Lab: Screenwriting Fundamentals

Yorkshire Museum

12:00-13:00

The Role of the Executive Producer

York Explore

13:30-14:30

Studio AKA: Animating the World

Yorkshire Museum

13:30-14:30

Script Lab: The Writer's Journey

Yorkshire Museum

15:00-16:00

Sustainability on a Film Set: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

York Explore

15:00-16:00

Directing Comedy: Context, Timing and Pacing

Yorkshire Museum

16:30-17:30

Editing Your Trailer: How to Captivate the Audience

York Explore

16:30-17:30

Events & Networking

VENUE

TIME

Pitching: The Pitch Film Fund (Application only)

Malmaison

9:30-11:30

Script Lab (Cohort Only)

1331

10:30-12:00

Fringe Exhibition: Unite. Create. Transform.

Street Life Hub 29-31 Coney Street

11:00-19:00

VR Lab

City Screen Basement

11:00-21:00

Aesthetica x Audible x LCC Sound Installation

Bedern Hall

10:30-20:00

Pitching: Goldfinch (Application Only)

Malmaison

12:00-14:00

Networking 2: Refining Your Pitch

Pitcher & Piano

12:00-13:30

Script Lab (Cohort Only)

1331

13:15-14:15

Pitching: Goldfinch (Application Only)

Malmaison

14:30-16:30

Script Lab: Playroom (Cohort Only)

Pitcher & Piano

16:15-17:15

Script Lab: Project Hothousing (Cohort Only)

Pitcher & Piano

17:30-18:45

Hey, Sunshine Party

Doubletree

20:00-23:00

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THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER TIME 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

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CITY SCREEN SCREEN 1

CITY SCREEN SCREEN 2

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC

FRIARGATE

YORK THEATRE ROYAL STUDIO

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM

YORK EXPLORE Building

Family Drama 9

Experimental 3

Comedy 5

Documentary 1

Friendly 3

Your Team: Film 4:

How to Find

From Short

Your Cast

Content to Features The Possibilities Workshop:

Comedy 1

The World:

Drama 10

Experimental 1

of Narrative

Storytelling

Script Lab:

and Shorties:

Working With

A Writing

Script Editors

One Story

Workshop

At a Time

with Gal-dem

through VR

Building A Believable World Script Lab:

East African

Genre Rules

Stories: Documentary 2

My Town, My Animation 2

Drama 11

Life, My Lens

Workshop:

Framing,

Writing in 360:

Lighting,

Nonlinear

Presenting Real

Narratives

Stories:

Focus

Oscar-winning Documentaries Audience Choice: Fashion 1

Dance 1

Artists’

Music Video 1

Who Decides

Film 3 Workshop:

Advertising 1

Fashion 3

Animation 1

Following Your

What’s

Own Path: From

On-Screen?

Open Your Eyes

Acting to

to Cinema

Directing

Ubisoft:

Cameras: A

Journeys into

Workshop with

Narrative

Canon

Design Telling Authentic Stories

Doc Feature 2: Thriller 1

Queer East

Drama 7

Hide and

Comedy 2

Seek

Narrative Drama 8

Documentary 3

Feature 3: planet b234

Thriller 2

Drama 12

CITY SCREEN BASEMENT 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

YORK THEATRE ROYAL UPPER FOYER

1331

MALMAISON

BEDERN HALL

STREET LIFE

ROSE IN THE WALL

Script Lab:

VIRTUAL RELEASE

(Application

Playroom

Only) Aesthetica & Audible

VR Lab

Sound Installation

Pitching: Fringe

Film Wales

Exhibition:

10:00-14:00

Unite. Create.

Transform.

Pitching: Scottish Documentary

VR Lab

Networking 3:

Society

Idea Generation

10:30-12:30 (Application Only) Pitching:

VR Lab

Coffee With

Film4

Canon

13:00-15:00

Pitching: BBC VR Lab

13:00-16:00 Script Lab: Project Hothousing

Pitching: B-Side Productions

VR Lab

16:30-18:30

VR Lab

VR Lab

Meet the Filmmakers Social

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SPECIAL EVENTS THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER

30

MasterclassES & Workshops

VENUE

TIME

Building Your Team: How to Find Your Cast

York Explore

10:00-11:00

Film4: From Short Content to Features

Yorkshire Museum

10:30-11:30

The Possibilities of Narrative Through VR

York Explore

11:30-12:30

Workshop: Storytelling & Shorties with Gal-dem

York Theatre Royal Studio

11:30-13:30

Script Lab: Working With Script Editors

Yorkshire Museum

12:00-13:00

Building a Believable World: The Elements of Production Design

York Explore

13:00-14:00

Script Lab: Genre Rules & How to Break Them

Yorkshire Museum

13:30-14:30

Workshop: Writing in 360 I Nonlinear Narratives

York Theatre Royal Studio

14:00-16:00

Framing, Lighting, Focus: The Cinematographer’s Vision

York Explore

14:30-15:30

Presenting Real Stories: Producing Oscar-Winning Documentaries

Yorkshire Museum

15:00-16:00

Audience Choice: Who Decides What’s On-Screen?

York Explore

16:00-17:00

Workshop: Open Your Eyes to Cinema Cameras: A Practical Workshop with Canon

York Theatre Royal Studio

16:30-18:30

Following Your Own Path: From Acting to Directing

Yorkshire Museum

16:30-17:30

Ubisoft: Journeys into Narrative Design

York Explore

17:15-18:15

Telling Authentic Stories: The Ethics of Representation

York Explore

18:30-19:30

EVENTs & Networking

VENUE

TIME

Script Lab: Playroom (Cohort Only)

York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

10:00-12:00

Pitching: Film Wales (Application only)

Virtual

10:00 -14:00

Pitching: Scottish Documentary Society (Application only)

Virtual

10:30-12:30

Aesthetica x Audible x LCC Sound Installation

Bedern Hall

10:30-20:00

VR Lab

City Screen Basement

11:00-21:00

Fringe Exhibition: Unite. Create. Transform.

Street Life Hub 29-31 Coney Street

11:00-19:00

Networking 3: Idea Generation & Collaboration

York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

12:30-14:00

Pitching: Film4 (Application only)

Malmaison

13:00-15:00

Pitching: BBC (Application Only)

Malmaison

13:00-16:00

Coffee with Canon

1331

14:00-15:30

Script Lab: Project Hothousing (Cohort only)

1331

15:45-17:00

Pitching: B-Side Productions (Application only)

Malmaison

16:30-18:30

Meet the Filmmakers Social

Rose in the Wall

20:00-23:00

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FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER TIME 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

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CITY SCREEN SCREEN 1

Drama 2

CITY SCREEN SCREEN 2

Documentary 4

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC

Drama 6

FRIARGATE

Experimental 2

YORK THEATRE ROYAL STUDIO

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM

Working to

Writing for

a Brief:

Screen: BBC

Content With

Writersroom

YORK EXPLORE

Impact

Thriller 1

Comedy 3

Experimental 1

Drama 4

Workshop:

The Future of

Expanding

Creating

Storytelling:

Realities: The

Fashion in a

Ridley Scott

Ethics Behind

3D World

Associates

the Technology

11:00-13:00 Visual Effects:

Immersive

Realising

Filmmaking:

the Impossible

Identity and

Workshop:

Belonging

How to Make BFI Doc Society: This

a 360 Film Drama 3

Documentary 5

Thriller 3

Is The Place

From Concept

Acquisitions

to Production

and Audiences:

Cinema:

Channel 4

Levelling the

on Feature Film

Playing Field

London College Animation 4

of Fashion

Fashion 2

Showcase

Developing

Financing

Artists’

Workshop:

Award-Winning

Your Film:

Film 1

A Dive into

Animations

Budgeting for

Practical

Success

Technologies: A Workshop with Canon Narrative Documentary 3

Feature 4:

Writing Real Life:

Drama 1

Tony

Mother

Schumacher

Midnight

Fashion 3 We Are Parable: Drama 5

Thriller 4

Seeing

Comedy 4

Ourselves Animation 3

Music Video 2 Comedy 2

Diversifying

Documentary 2 Dance 2

CITY SCREEN BASEMENT 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

YORK THEATRE ROYAL UPPER FOYER

MALMAISON

BEDERN HALL

STREET LIFE

1331

LOS MOROS

Aesthetica & Audible VR Lab

Pitching:

Sound

Fringe

Doc Society

Installation

Exhibition: Unite. Create.

(Application Networking 4:

Transform.

Only)

Casting VR Lab

Indie Film

VR Lab

VR Lab

Pitching: Guardian Docs (Application Only)

VR Lab

Jury Dinner VR & Tech Soirée

VR Lab Women in Film Dinner VR Lab

(Invitation Only) Friday Night Party

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SPECIAL EVENTS FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER

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MasterclassES & Workshops

VENUE

TIME

Writing for Screen with BBC Writersroom

Yorkshire Museum

10:00-11:00

Working to a Brief: Content with Impact

York Theatre Royal Studio

10:00-11:00

Workshop: Creating Fashion in a 3D World

York Theatre Royal Studio

11:00-13:00

Expanding Realities: The Ethics Behind the Technology

York Explore

11:30-12:30

The Future of Storytelling: Ridley Scott Associates

Yorkshire Museum

11:30-12:30

Visual Effects: Realising the Impossible

Yorkshire Museum

13:00-14:00

Immersive Filmmaking: Identity and Belonging

York Explore

13:00-14:00

Workshop: How to Make a 360 Film

York Theatre Royal Studio

13:30-15:30

Acquisitions and Audiences: Channel 4 on Feature Film

Yorkshire Museum

14:30-15:30

Diversifying Cinema: Levelling the Playing Field

York Explore

14:30-15:30

Developing Award-Winning Animations: Bold Narratives & Memorable Characters

Yorkshire Museum

16:00-17:00

Financing Your Film: Budgeting for Success

York Explore

16:00-17:00

Workshop: A Dive into Practical Technologies: A Workshop with Canon

York Theatre Royal Studio

16:00-18:00

Writing Real Life: In Conversation with Tony Schumacher

Yorkshire Museum

17:30-18:30

EVENTs & Networking

VENUE

TIME

Aesthetica x Audible x LCC Sound Installation

Bedern Hall

10:30-17:00

Pitching: Doc Society (Application only)

Malmaison

11:00-12:30

VR Lab

City Screen

11:00-21:00

Fringe Exhibition: Unite. Create. Transform.

29-31 Coney Street

11:00-19:00

Networking 4: Casting Independent Film

York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

12:00-13:30

Pitching: Guardian Docs (Application only)

Malmaison

15:30-17:30

Jury Dinner (Cohort Only)

1331

17:00-19:00

VR Soiree: Free Drinks & Networking

York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

17:30-18:30

Women in Film Dinner (Invitation Only)

Los Moros

19:00-Late

Friday Night Party

1331

20:00-23:00

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SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER TIME

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10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

CITY SCREEN SCREEN 1

CITY SCREEN SCREEN 2

Comedy 2

Documentary 5

BOOTHAM

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC

FRIARGATE

YSJU CREATIVE CENTRE AUDITORIUM

YSJU CREATIVE CENTRE LISTENING ROOM

Family

Fashion 2

Dance 1

Advertising 1

Friendly 1

Music Video 1

Who Can

Animation 1

Family

Artists’

Friendly 2

Film 2

Drama 5

Drama 6

Tell What Stories?

Comedy 5

Drama 7

Documentary 2

Drama 8

Thriller 4

Experimental 3

Family Comedy 4

Friendly 3

Animation 4

Narrative

Doc Feature 4:

Feature 5:

On the Bridge

Hideout

Animation 2 Drama 9

Birds’ Eye View: She Weaves

Thriller 3

Experimental 1

Documentary 1

A Dream

Fashion 3

Comedy 1

Listening Pitch: Drama 10

Film Premiere

Drama 11

Launch Party

Pakistan Stories:

Experimental 2

The Female Gaze

Doors at 19:00 Documentary 4

Thriller 1

Animation 3

Comedy 3

Drama 12

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

YORK EXPLORE

CITY SCREEN BASEMENT

YORK THEATRE ROYAL UPPER FOYER & STUDIO

MALMAISON

STREET LIFE

YSJU CREATIVE CENTRE CC/011

YORK DUNGEON

Building Your Crew: How to

Kids’ Workshop:

World-Building:

Find a

Do You Want

A Masterclass

Producer

To Be A

from

Director?

Framestore

VR Lab

Fringe

(10:00-13:00)

Career

UPPER FOYER

Exhibition:

Fringe:

Strategy:

Networking 5:

Unite. Create.

Walking Tour

Working with

Building Your

Developing

Actors:

Network

Your Festival

Pitching:

Strategy

StudioCanal

Navigating the Industry

Transform.

of York (11:30)

VR Lab (Application

Fringe:

Only)

Walking Tour

Making the

of York

Cut: An

(13:00)

Editor’s

Kids’ Workshop:

STUDIO

Guide

VR Lab Creating Your

Workshop:

How To

XR Tools

Make A Film

Own Platform:

in Filmmaking

Pitching:

Exploring

NFTs &

From High End

StudioCanal

Ethics and

the Metaverse

to DIY

Cinematography: Canon

Binaural Sound:

VR Lab

(14:00-17:00) Fringe: Walking Tour

(Application

of York

Only)

(15:00)

Hearing in 3D with Routes to

Audible

STUDIO

Success:

Workshop:

Low Budget to High End

So You Want VR Lab

to Make Your Own Augmented

Perfecting

Reality?

Your Pitch: Guardian Documentaries

VR Lab

STUDIO Thriller 2 Dance 2 VR Lab

STUDIO Fashion 1 Documentary 3

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SPECIAL EVENTS SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER MasterclassES & Workshops

VENUE

TIME

Building Your Crew: How to Find a Producer

York Explore

10:00-11:00

Kids’ Workshop: Do You Want To Be A Director?

YSJU Creative Centre CC/011

10:00-13:00

World-Building: A VFX Masterclass from Framestore

Yorkshire Museum

10:30-11:30

Career Strategy: Building Your Network

York Explore

11:30-12:30

Working with Actors: Navigating the Industry

Yorkshire Museum

12:00-13:00

Making the Cut: An Editor’s Guide

Yorkshire Museum

13:30-14:30

Workshop: XR Tools in Filmmaking

York Theatre Royal Studio

14:00-16:00

Kids’ Workshop: How to Make A Film

YSJU Creative Centre CC/011

14:00-17:00

Creating Your Own Platform: NFTs and the Metaverse

York Explore

14:30-15:30

Exploring Ethics and Cinematography: In Partnership with Canon

Yorkshire Museum

15:00-16:00

Binaural Sound: Hearing in 3D with Audible

York Explore

15:45-16:45

Routes to Success: From Low Budget Features to High-End TV

Yorkshire Museum

16:30-17:30

Workshop: So You Want to Make Your Own Augmented Reality?

York Theatre Royal Studio

16:30-18:30

Perfecting Your Pitch with Guardian Documentaries

Yorkshire Museum

18:00-19:00

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EVENTs & Networking

VENUE

TIME

VR Lab

City Screen

11:00-21:00

Fringe: Walking Tour of York

York Dungeon

11:30, 13:00, 15:00

Fringe Exhibition: Unite. Create. Transform.

29-31 Coney Street

11:00-19:00

Networking 5: Developing Your Festival Strategy

York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

11:30-13:00

Pitching: StudioCanal (Application Only)

Malmaison

12:00-14:00

Pitching: StudioCanal (Application Only)

Malmaison

14:30-16:30

Listening Pitch: Film Premiere & Live DJ Session

National Centre for Early Music

19:00-23:00 (Doors at 19:00)

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SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER TIME

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10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

CITY SCREEN SCREEN 1

CITY SCREEN SCREEN 2

BOOTHAM

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC

FRIARGATE

YSJU CREATIVE CENTRE AUDITORIUM

YSJU CREATIVE CENTRE LISTENING ROOM

Family Friendly

Animation 3

Dance 1

Fashion 3

Artists’

2 Comedy 5

Film 3

Drama 2

Animation 4

Family Friendly 1

Documentary 3

Doc Feature 1: Drama 12

Doc Feature 5:

Finite: The

The Balcony

Climate of

Movie

Change

Family Friendly

Music Video 2

Thriller 2 Norwegian Shorts:

Comedy 3

Defined By Space

Thriller 4 3

Drama 11

Experimental 1 Drama 3

Documentary 2 Animation 2

Fashion 2

Thriller 1

Comedy 1

Dance 2

TAPE Collective: Drama 6

Experimental 3

Drama 10

Tales, Waves, Mythmakers

Drama 4

Comedy 4

Documentary 4

Experimental 2

Thriller 3

Drama 1

Comedy 2

Drama 9

Drama 6

Drama 6

YORKSHIRE MUSEUM 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 22:00 22:30 23:00

CITY SCREEN BASEMENT

1331

STREET LIFE

YSJU CREATIVE CENTRE CC/011

YORK DUNGEON

Kids’ Workshop: Documentary 1

Do You Want To Be A Director?

VR Lab

Fringe Exhibition:

Fringe:

Unite. Create.

Walking Tour

Transform.

of York

Networking 6: Comedy 4

(11:30)

Last Chance VR Lab

Encounters Fringe: Walking Tour of York (13:00)

Animation 1

VR Lab

Kids’ Workshop: How to Make A Film Fringe: Walking Tour of York

VR Lab

Awards

(15:00)

VR Lab

Ceremony

VR Lab After Party

VR Lab Documentary 5

Drama 6

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SPECIAL EVENTS SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER

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workshops, EVENTs & Networking

VENUE

TIME

Kids’ Workshop: Do You Want To Be A Director?

YSJU Creative Centre CC/011

10:00-13:00

VR Lab

City Screen

11:00-21:00

Fringe Exhibition: Unite. Create. Transform.

29-31 Coney Street

11:00-19:00

Fringe: Walking Tour of York

York Dungeon

11:30, 13:00, 15:00

Networking 6: Last Chance Encounters

1331

12:00-13:30

Kids’ Workshop: How to Make A Film

YSJU Creative Centre CC/011

14:00-17:00

Awards Ceremony

Yorkshire Museum

16:30-19:00

After Party

1331

19:00-21:00

Guest Programmes Captivating the screen.

Sparking a conversation.

Enjoy our curated guest programmes from leading organisations. In 2022, we welcome We Are Parable, Queer East Film Festival, Iris Prize, BFI Doc Society, Director’s Notes, Scottish Documentary Institute, Transgender Film Centre, Birds’ Eye View, Oska Bright and Norwegian Shorts to share their perspectives from across the globe. Share in these multitudinous stories.

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VENUES

The Festival Hub is located in the foyer of the cinema, where our team will be ready to greet you.

There is an inside and riverside cafe for refreshments. Collect tickets from here. Our expansive range of venues creates a cinematic playground. From purpose-built theatres to renovated structures and riverside picturehouses, our screenings and events take place in an eclectic mix of historic and contemporary buildings. Venue accessibility and capacity information is listed next to the venue name over the following pages and on the map. Opening hours: 09:30-18:00.

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City Screen (fully accessible)

STREET LIFE HUB (fully accessible)

Seating Capacity: 120 / 206

Seating Capacity: 50

Overlooking the spectacular River Ouse, City Screen is at the heart of independent film in York. It is also the venue for ASFF’s Opening Night Ceremony. This is the place to network and experience film as it should be.

Street Life explores new ways to revitalise and diversify York’s Coney Street, drawing inspiration from the city’s rich history and heritage and vibrant creative communities, shaping the future of the high street.

YSJU cREATIVE cENTRE: auditorium / Listening room (Fully accessible) Seating Capacity: 129 / 50

Seating Capacity: 100

The new York St John Creative Centre is a purpose-built, three-storey creative space where bold architecture meets innovative facilities. The centrepiece is a fantastic theatre complete with state-of-the-art sound systems.

The Bootham School Arts Centre is the city’s stunning new venue with state-of-the-art facilities, located off Gillygate, close to York Art Gallery and York Theatre.

This venue is home to many of our film screenings.

Bootham School (fully accessible)

Explore York (fully accessible)

Friargate Theatre (non-accessible)

Seating Capacity: 60

Seating Capacity: 100

Explore York is the first venue of its kind in the country.

ASFF hosts a number of events in the library, including a selection of panel discussions. Explore York is just a few minutes away from Yorkshire Museum and the Hub.

Hidden near the River Ouse and Clifford’s Tower and home to Riding Lights Theatre Company, Friargate Theatre features a 100-seat studio theatre and a caféstyle performance space. A fantastic venue on the river.

National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) (fully accessible)

Yorkshire Museum (fully accessible)

Seating Capacity: 135

Seating Capacity: 300

An award-winning medieval church, this is the home of the internationally acclaimed York Early Music Festival.

National Centre for Early Music is a short walk from the city centre and 12 minutes from the City Screen Hub.

The Yorkshire Museum is the venue for screenings, masterclasses and the Closing Night Ceremony. The museum was founded by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society in 1830, inside the York Museum Gardens.

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1331 (Fully ACCESSIBLE)

Pitcher & Piano (Fully accessible)

Capacity: 100

Seating Capacity: 200

Situated in York’s Latin Quarter, this gastro-bar is a true hive of activity. It’s the home of our Networking Events and also the renowned Friday Night Party: a great place to touch base with and meet other filmmakers.

Located on Coney Street, Pitcher & Piano is a great bar to visit to relax with old friends and new – and is located just a stone’s throw away from the City Screen Festival Hub. It is fully accessible and has fantastic views of the River Ouse.

Rose within the walls (upstairs bar ACCESSIBLE)

bedern hall (Fully accessible)

Capacity: 120

Seating Capacity: 80

Step in from the medieval streets of York to relax in Rose Within The Walls, a newly renovated bar where you can experience Masons of Yorkshire gin in style.

This is the venue for ASFF’s Meet the Filmmakers event.

Bedern Hall is situated on Bartle Garth in central York.

Bartle Garth can be accessed from St Andrewgate or from Goodramgate. Bedern Hall is home to three of York’s ancient Guild, who still help to shape the city.

doubletree (fully accessible)

malmaison (fully accessible)

Seating Capacity: 120

The Doubletree at Hilton is a new venue for ASFF 2022 and home to the Hey, Sunshine Party. This welcoming and accessible space will become a hub for socialising and networking, only one minute from the city walls.

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Malmaison is a polished hotel venue located six minutes from City Screen Hub. It is host to the 1-on-1 pitching sessions with industry representatives, including BBC Film, Film 4, and Guardian Documentaries.

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Cherie Federico

Dale Donley

Director

Director

HELEN OSBOND

ELEANOR SUTHERLAND

Operations Manager

Creative Producer

SAFFRON WARD

MEGAN HOBSON

Content Editor

Advertising Coordinator

Matthew Millard

KATHERINE SMIRA

Technical Coordinator

Education Coordinator

MEGAN JONES

MATT GLASBY

Editorial Assistant

Designer

laura kirkwood

Rosie harrison

Digital Assistant

Internship

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MEET OUR PROGRAMMERS Find out more about the industry professionals behind this year’s Official Selection. Our inspiring team have many years of experience in programming, commissioning, publishing, production, curation, events and direction, and

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Drama

abi mitchell

Adam Castle is director of Edinburgh Artists’ Moving Image Festival and Pollyanna queer arts and cabaret company. Adam won the Creative Edinburgh Leadership Award in 2016 and has previously worked for BFI Film Audience Network and BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.

Abi is a cultural programmer and producer who works broadly across contemporary culture at large. Abi has previously worked on developing film programmes for Liverpool Biennial 2021, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and Yorkshire Sculpture International.

Advertising / Fashion

Adam Castle

Drama

Dance

have worked with the likes of BFI, Doc/Fest and BFI London Film Festival.

Aduke King

Cherie Federico

Aduke King has worked as a Short Film Programmer for several leading film festivals. She enjoys finding space in festivals for unseen work, using programming as a way to widen audiences, broaden perspectives and give filmmakers brand new and exciting opportunities.

Cherie Federico is the Director of Aesthetica, the internationally acclaimed British art and culture brand that began with Aesthetica Magazine in 2002 and is now a multi-platform reaching over 500,000, including the BAFTA-Qualifying ASFF and Aesthetica Art Prize.

Drama

Dale is the Production Director and co-founder of Aesthetica Magazine and the Aesthetica Short Film Festival. He spent his early career working as an artist and then moved into graphic design. He is passionate about film and is particularly interested in animation.

Hannah McHaffie is a Film Exhibition Freelancer based in Sheffield. She is the Marketing and Operations Coordinator at Live Cinema UK. Hannah was previously Film Programme Coordinator at Sheffield Doc/Fest and served as a Programme Advisor for the 2022 edition.

kIT monkman

Harvey Dimond is a British-Barbadian visual artist, writer and researcher currently based between Glasgow and Athens. Working primarily with video and print, their practice works with queer(ed) pre and post-colonial histories in the Caribbean and Southern Africa.

Kit is an award-winning artist and filmmaker whose work is driven by an interest in interaction, participation, visual perspective and non-linear narrative expressed through a range of formats which include film, interactive installations and theatre design, amongst other media.

Comedy / Drama

Harvey dimond

Experimental

Artists’ Film

Animation / Family Friendly

HANNAH MCHAFFIE

Narrative Features

Dale Donley

Lauren Clarke

Marbelle

Lauren Clarke is a film programmer, events producer and researcher. She has worked with both UK and international film festivals, as well as well-known organisations including TIFF, BFI London Film Festival, Glasgow Film Festival and Document Human Rights Festival.

MarBelle is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of independent film curation and interview platform Directors Notes. Since its formation in 2006, Directors Notes has expanded to become known as one of the web’s leading curatorial platforms for independent film.

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Mikey is an award-winning filmmaker who, in 2007, was the recipient of the Scottish BAFTA award for Best First Time Writer. Mikey has a PhD in Film Practice and is currently the programme leader for the BA Film Production course at the University of Lincoln.

Natalie Gee is a filmmaker and festival programmer who has worked for Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts and Brooklyn Film Festival. She has also curated feminist film nights for Brooklyn Museum and programmes around mental health for UnLonely Film Festival.

Rob Speranza

Rachel Pronger is an independent writer, curator and cofounder of feminist collective Invisible Women. She has worked for numerous cinemas and festivals, including BFI Flare, Alchemy Film & Arts and BFI London Film Festival. She has also worked for Tyneside Cinema.

Rob is a producer, director and line producer from New York, who currently resides in north of the UK. His feature film credits include Arthur and Merlin, Entity, Inbred and Small Creatures (nominated for Best Film at EIFF 2013). He has also directed over 15 short films.

VR & Immersive

Rachel pronger

Music Video

Drama

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Natalie Gee

Documentary Shorts / Features

Mikey Murray

rico johnson-sinclair

Samantha Kingston

In 2017, Rico launched CineQ – a queer film festival that prioritises queer and trans Black, Indigenous and people of colour. Rico is also currently Race Equality Lead for the BFI. This role includes working to bring a critical perspective into conversations about race.

Samantha has worked in the immersive technologies industry for the past six years. She has worked on Expanded Reality festivals across the UK and globally, including Sheffield Documentary Festival, BFI LFF Expanded and Edinburgh Fringe Digital Entertainment Festival.

MEET THE ADVISORY BOARD Aesthetica’s Advisory Board brings together a range of backgrounds and expertise, from academia and commissioning, to production and direction. Our team of talented professionals represents a number of key organisations, from Industrial Light & Magic to BBC, as well as a number of renowned independent practitioners.

Clare Stewart

Dionne Farrell

CEO Sheffield Doc/Fest

Development Executive B-Side Productions

Clare is a creative and development consultant and an elected member of the BAFTA Film Committee, where she serves on the Learning, Inclusion and Talent team.

Most recently, she delivered Sheffield Doc/Fest as the CEO and is Chair of the Aesthetica Advisory Board.

Dionne Farrell is a former Development Executive at BBC Film, the feature filmmaking arm of the BBC. She has, throughout her career, worked across a number of films, including Rapman’s Blue Story, Francis Lee’s Ammonite, and Akinola Davies’ debut short, Lizard.

Jess Loveland

Julian Foddy

Head of New Writing BBC

VFX Supervisor ILM

Jess Loveland is Head of New Writing, working across BBC Writersroom and Drama Commissioning to nurture new and emerging writers. Jess oversees all new writing talent development initiatives and works closely with the Writersroom and Drama Commissioning teams.

Before entering the world of digital visual effects, Julian spent 15 years in the music industry. In 2015, he joined the London arm of the VFX studio Industrial Light & Magic. Julian acted, most recently, as global supervisor for ILM’s work on Spiderman – Far From Home.

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MarBelle

Development Editor Film 4

MarBelle is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of independent film curation and interview platform Directors Notes. Since its formation in 2006, Directors Notes has expanded to become known as one of the web’s leading curatorial platforms for independent film.

Max is a Development Editor at Film4, Channel 4’s feature division. The company’s slate includes Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Ex Machina and Slumdog Millionaire. Max works with both new and established filmmakers – helping to see their vision come to life.

Nyree Jillings

Richard Knight

Head of Campaigns BFI

Career Support Manager

Nyree has over 20 years of marketing, brand and audience engagement experience, which includes 10 years at the BFI in a variety of roles including marketing lead on BFI London Film Festival and BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. Nyree is now Head of Campaigns.

In 2003, Richard Knight got his big break as a location manager working on Shane Meadows’ Dead Man’s Shoes. In his role at Screen Yorkshire, Richard delivers training sessions and industry masterclasses, regularly teaching individuals about how to secure employment.

SADIE CLAYTON

Steve Jelley

Sadie Clayton is an award-winning designer who explores the creative boundaries between art, technology and fashion. Fascinated by innovation, Sadie has presented work at the Royal Academy of the Arts, Tate and V&A, and created content with Adobe films, amongst others.

Steve Jelley is an award-winning producer and creative entrepreneur with over two decades’ experience in content production, distribution and technology innovation.

He is co-founder and joint managing director of immersive content studio Hammerhead VR, part of Dimension.

Artist and Designer

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Max Park

Co-Founder Directors Notes

Director Dimension VR

MEET OUR JURY Our Jury brings together individuals with a range of backgrounds and expertise, from academia and commissioning, to production, programming and direction. Our dedicated team represents a number of organisations such

Akua Gyamfi

VR & 360

Thriller

as Audible, Channel 4, SKY VR, BBC Writersroom, Curzon and Blue Zoo.

Alia Sheikh

Akua Gyamfi has over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning fashion, film, television, theatre, print, and media. In 2019, she joined forces with Soul Film, The New Black Film Collective, and We Are Parable to launch S.O.U.L. Film Festival.

Alia Sheikh is a Senior Development Producer in the Production Applied Research Area of BBC Research & Development. Her work is focused on the research questions of how to effectively convey a narrative and unobtrusively direct attention in immersive 360 videos.

Alice Dunseath

Drama

Senior Development Producer, BBC R&D

Animation

Founder of The British Blacklist

Alice Ramsey

Lecturer, Goldsmiths University

Assistant Commissioner, BBC Drama

Alice Dunseath is a filmmaker and animator. She is also a lecturer in Animation and Digital Media: Image-making, at Goldsmiths, University of London. She works across diverse mediums, ranging from video art and moving image to animation, live action and installations.

Alice Ramsey currently works as an Assistant Commissioner in BBC Drama. She works across both Drama Commissioning and the BBC Writersroom to develop writing talent and support production of the drama slate, with a specific focus on the North of England.

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VR & 360

Artists’ Film / Experimental / Dance

Ana-Despina Tudor

Andrew Kötting

Ana is the Course Leader of the VR Master’s Programme at London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, where she also teaches VR content creation and immersive storytelling. She has a PhD in Human Computer Interaction for Virtual Reality Content Design.

Andrew Kötting has made over 100 films in his career to date. After some early forays into market trading and scrap-metal dealing, he graduated from Slade School of Fine Art in 1989. Presently he is a Professor of Time Based Media at University of Creative Arts, Canterbury.

Anthony Andrews

Bart Yates

Anthony Andrews is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of We Are Parable, an award-winning film exhibition company. They provide UK audiences with opportunities to experience Black Cinema in culturally relevant, formally innovative and memorable ways.

Born in Brisbane, Australia, Bart started out in the music industry and moved into production. He joined Blink Productions in 2002 and started Blinkink in 2005.

Highlights include projects with Iron Maiden, Netflix, BBC, John Lewis, Gorillaz, Channel 4 and Elton John.

Comedy

Executive Producer, Blinkink

Documentary

Co-Founder, We Are Parable

Charlie Philips

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Professor of Time-Based Media, UCA Canterbury

Animation

Documentary Features

Course Leader, LCC

Christina Newland

Executive Producer, Sheffield Doc/Fest

Film Critic & Journalist

Charlie Phillips is a documentary film programmer, producer and consultant. He’s currently working as the Executive Producer, Industry Participation, at Sheffield Doc/Fest, and Head of Stories at Lyfta. His previous roles included being Head of Video at The Guardian.

Christina Newland is the lead film critic at the i Newspaper and a journalist on film at VICE, Sight & Sound, BBC, MUBI, Empire, and others. Her first book, She Found It at the Movies: Women Writers on Sex, Desire and Cinema, was published in March 2020 by Red Press.

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Dan Borgonon

David Jenkins

Dan Borgonon is the Editor for Acquired Feature Film at Channel 4 Television, showcasing the best mainstream and independent feature films across its portfolio of channels including All 4, the UK’s biggest free streaming service watched by millions nationwide.

David is the editor of Little White Lies, a bi-monthly movie magazine which has just reached its 60th issue.

He worked as a film critic for Time Out London prior to joining the LWL team and has written for Sight & Sound, The Guardian, MUBI, amongst other outlets.

David Parfitt

Documentary Features

Editor, Little White Lies

Narrative Features

Editor, Acquired Feature Film, Channel 4

Delphine Lievens

David has worked as an independent film, TV and theatre producer for over 30 years. His film credits include Henry V, Peter’s Friends, Much Ado About Nothing, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Twelfth Night, The Wings of the Dove and Shakespeare in Love, amongst others.

Delphine is a freelance distribution consultant, advocating for diversity and inclusion on and off-screen in the UK film industry. She previously worked as Head of Distribution at Bohemia Media, a UK based distribution company that focuses on uplifting marginalised voices.

Francesca Adams

Artists’ Film / Experimental / Dance

Freelance Distribution Consultant

Animation

Producer, Trademark Films Ltd

ryan swindlehurst

Co-Director & Storyboard Artist, Blue Zoo

Public Programme & Audiences Coordinator, BFI

Francesca Adams has always been fascinated by storytelling and works as a Storyboard Artist and Writer for children’s television. Most recently, she has worked as Co-Director on a brand new – and soon to be announced – series from Blue-Zoo Animation Studios.

Ryan Swindlehurst works in Public Programming at the BFI and is an independent programmer. Ryan’s past projects include Scared to Leave the Room, Elephant and Castle’s longest ever film programme and the UK premiere of Hervé Guibert’s Modesty, or Immodesty.

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Dr Jessica Bugg is Dean of the School of Media and Communication, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, and was awarded a PhD from the same institution back in 2006. Jessica’s work has been screened in venues including the ICA London.

Jessica is Head of Operations for Curzon Home Cinema.

She has worked in home entertainment and distribution for over 10 years, and in 2019 she was selected to be part of Future Leaders in Distribution – a prestigious female leadership programme from Birds’ Eye View.

Drama

Head of Operations, Curzon Home Cinema

Julian Foddy

Julie La’Bassiere

Julian Foddy is a VFX supervisor at the renowned Industrial Light & Magic. He has worked on many film projects including Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One and Solo: A Star Wars Story. He was also Global Supervisor for Spiderman: Far From Home and Artemis Fowl.

Julie La’Bassiere is an Awards, Publicity and Marketing Strategist based in London, where she manages Awards campaigns in the UK for Apple TV+. She is a film industry expert who has been at the forefront of innovative 360 entertainment strategy for over two decades.

Kristy Matheson

Awards, Apple

Documentary

Documentary Features

VFX Supervisor, Industrial Light & Magic

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Comedy

Advertising / music video / fashion

Jessica Woodward

Dean, London College of Fashion

Drama

Jessica Bugg

HANNAH BUSH BAILEY

Creative Director, Edinburgh International Film Festival

Production Manager, BFI

Kristy Matheson is the Creative Director of Edinburgh International Film Festival, an annual fortnight of cinema screenings and related events taking place each June. They are the former Director of Film at ACMI, Australia’s National Museum of Screen Culture.

Hannah Bush Bailey is the film and production executive for the BFI Doc Society fund. She works across the funds feature slate and Made of Truth short scheme, supporting ambitious filmmakers both in production and editorially.

The fund aims to develop storytellers from across the UK.

Advertising / music video / fashion

Documentary

Linda Brusasco

Natalia Guarín

Linda Brusasco heads up development at Fremantle’s newly formed Global Docs team, with the goal to originate and support premium features and series internationally. She began her career as a journalist, before working for a series of major global broadcasters.

Natalia is a producer, originally from Colombia. She has helped create experiential music, documentary and commercial motion and print global content for over 13 years. She has worked for brands like Adidas, Prada and Google. She is currently Head of Production for Look.

Richard Nockles

Advertising / music video / fashion

Head of Production, Look

VR & 360

Executive Producer, Fremantle

sADIE CLAYTON

Richard Nockles has been at the cutting edge of VR innovation for the last eight years. He founded the UK’s first specialist VR studio in 2011, and he was instrumental in reinventing the 360 and VR genre across the UK’s broadcasting and advertising industry.

Sadie Clayton is an independent designer exploring the creative boundaries between art, technology and fashion. Fascinated by innovation, Sadie has presented work at the Royal Academy of the Arts, Tate Modern and the V&A, and has created content with Adobe films.

Sandra Hebron

Artists’ Film / Experimental / Dance

Artist and Designer

Narrative Features

Creative Director, Sky VR

Shelley Jones

Head of Screen Arts, NFTS

Video Commissioner, NOWNESS

Sandra Hebron is a film curator and is currently Head of Screen Arts at the UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS). Her previous roles include Head of Festivals at the BFI/Artistic Director BFI London Film Festival and Cinemas Director at Manchester Cornerhouse.

Shelley Jones is Video Commissioner at NOWNESS – a global video channel and platform screening the best in contemporary culture. As part of the commissioning team, she develops new series and commissions original work across a range of subjects – searching out talent.

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Drama

Comedy

Simon Nelson

Steve melia

Video Production Manager, Audible

Simon Nelson is the Development Executive for BBC Writersroom. He leads the development of new writers and writing for BBC drama, comedy and children’s drama, covering a range of television, radio and online content. He has also worked for the BBC and ITV.

Steve is a Producer at Audible, where he makes videos to launch and tell the stories behind new podcasts and audiobooks. In partnership with Aesthetica, he created The Listening Pitch, a documentary film grant that celebrates listening and supports emerging talent.

Narrative Features

Development Exec, BBC Writers Room

Terri White

Editor & Journalist

Terri White is a British journalist, editor and author. She was the editor-in-chief of Empire magazine. White’s memoir, Coming Undone, is currently in development with Netflix. She is a fellow of The Royal Society for Arts.

Celebrate the winning films. jOIN US AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY. SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER, YORKSHIRE MUSEUM

16:30-19:00

Every film in Aesthetica’s Official Selection is in competition for one of our prestigious awards, chosen by an experienced jury. Join us in recognising outstanding achievements.

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SPECIAL EVENTS MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TICKET. Aesthetica is about more than film. It’s about providing lifelong learning and creating meaningful opportunities to connect with others. We believe that cinema allows us to create a community, and our parties, workshops and discussions share this ethos.

Our special events provide a lively mix of industry-led masterclasses, networking and social opportunities, as well as focused mentoring and the chance to view the next generation of filmmakers. Whether you’re interested in expanding your contact list and meeting potential collaborators or learning something new, look no further.

Highlights for 2022 include unique pitching and workshops, as well as expanded socials, parties and, new to the festival this year, a series of workshops where you can learn how to work with the world’s newest and most immersive technologies.

All in-person events must be pre-booked. Most events will be recorded and will be available to watch back on our platform. To find out more, visit: asff.co.uk/tickets

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SPECIAL EVENTS TUESDAY Opening Night Ceremony We launch our 12th edition with a special screening of outstanding, inspiring and thought-provoking works from the 2022 Official Selection.

Curated by Festival Director Cherie Federico, the Opening Night Ceremony introduces audiences to the breadth of the festival programme with a special screening that captures a taste of what’s to come.

Date & Time: 1 November | 18:00 - 21:00. Screening starts at 18:30.

Venue: City Screen, YO1 9QL

WEDNESDAY Hey, Sunshine Party Ease into the week ahead with our first party of the festival. Hosted by Doubletree by Hilton, our throwback to the 1970s and 1980s is a perfect opportunity to grab a free gin and tonic (first-come, first-served) and experience the classics: The Stranglers, Blondie, David Bowie, Kate Bush, Abba and more. So pop in, grab a drink and make some new connections.

Date & Time: 2 November | 20:00-23:00 Venue: Doubletree by Hilton, YO31 7JA

THURSDAY Meet the filmmakers Get to know the creatives at the heart of ASFF 2022. This event invites our Official Selection to meet and network. Meet the Filmmakers is your chance to expand your contacts and liaise with industry professionals, fellow filmmakers and a vast array of creative practitioners. Attendees will receive a free gin on entry, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date & Time: 3 November | 20:00-23:00 Venue: Rose Within the Walls, YO1 9WD 64

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VR and Tech soirée A destination for those working in new technologies, the VR and Tech Soirée invites industry guests to come together and contemplate the future of VR and immersive filmmaking. This is the perfect place to generate ideas about the future potential for VR entertainment and beyond. The event includes a free welcome drink upon arrival.

Date & Time: 4 November | 17:30-18:30 Venue: York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer, YO1 7HD

FRIDAY

friday night party 1331 hosts the renowned Friday Night Party, helping to carry Aesthetica Short Film Festival into a weekend of social events and inspiring cinema.

Located in York’s vibrant Grape Lane, the party provides the ideal location to join in with the festivities or re-group with new friends. Grab a drink, connect with industry members and prepare for a busy weekend.

Date & Time: 4 November | 20:00-23:00 Venue: 1331 YO1 7HU

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LIstening Pitch: Film premiere & Live DJ Set Aesthetica and Audible teamed up to run The Listening Pitch, which included an open brief, looking for original stories that demonstrated how listening lets us understand different points of view. Join us for the premiere of three winning films and 2021 winner. Drinks on arrival and screenings start at 19:30, followed by a live DJ set by Human Capital.

Date & Time: 5 November | 19:00-23:00 Venue: National Centre for Early Music, YO1 9TL 65

SPECIAL EVENTS SUNDAY awards ceremony To bring our 12th edition to a close, we welcome filmmakers, delegates and audiences to tune in to our live prize-giving ceremony. Prizes are awarded for the best film in each of our genres, as well as our Audience Choice, Best of Fest and Special Guest Awards. Join in with the celebrations. The closing ceremony will be followed by a drinks reception.

Date & Time: 6 November | 16:30-19:00 Venue: Yorkshire Museum, YO1 7FR

VARIOUS DAYS Playroom Director Paul Fraser leads this interactive session, examining how to dig deep to the core of your script, extract a logline that will sell your film in 25 words or less and stand out from the crowd. Paul uses a systematic method to identify universal themes within your work, helping you to shape your stories and reach your potential... with the help of LEGO!

Date & Time: 2 & 3 November | 16:15 - 17:15 | 10:00 - 12:00 Venue: Pitcher & Piano & York Theatre Royal

VARIOUS DAYS masterclasses Our 2022 speakers include representatives from the ICA, Guardian Documentaries, the BFI, Channel 4 and BBC Writersroom, as well as directors, producers and visual effects specialists from the likes of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Spiderman: Far From Home, Slumdog Millionaire, Saint Maud, The Dark Knight and Atonement.

Date & Time: Various Venue: Yorkshire Museum & York Explore

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SPECIAL EVENTS VARIOUS DAYS Coffee with Canon Here is a perfect opportunity to meet with and speak with representatives from Canon about the various cameras they have, what they can do and which camera is right for you. Enjoy a coffee during this informal networking event and develop new opportunities to work together. The session is aimed at people working in further and higher education.

Date & Time: 3 November | 14:00-15:30 Venue: 1331

VARIOUS DAYS sounds you’ve never heard before This sound device invites the audience to explore sounds that they’ve never heard before. The piece uses a multi-channel generic surround sound system to create a one-hour meditative soundscape. The audience can sit in the middle of the building to soak up the deep listening. This one-off contemplative installation is created in partnership with Audible.

Date & Time: 1-4 November | Various Venue: Bedern Hall, YO1 7AL

VARIOUS DAYS Daily Networking Events Whether you’re looking to connect with industry representatives, discover new opportunities or learn new approaches to filmmaking, our daily Networking Sessions offer the perfect opportunity to meet with film sector professionals. Networking hosts include Viridian FX, Festival Formula, the Pitch Film Fund, Spotlight and Northern School of Art.

Date & Time: 1-6 November | Various Venue: York Theatre Royal & Pitcher & Piano

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Filmmaker Insights Panel Discussions Hear from a selection of filmmakers that make up 2022’s Official Selection. These daily panel discussions are the perfect place to learn more about inspirations, motivations and creative processes, covering topics such as documentary filmmaking, animation, producing on a budget and establishing your own unique style. See more on p. 188.

Date & Time: Various Days and Times Venue: York Explore, YO1 7DS

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Screen School VR Lab Aesthetica and LCC’s Screen School invite audiences to immerse themselves in the story, discovering new worlds and experiencing 360 cinema and immersive projects. The 360 Lab is held alongside key panel discussions at York Explore. Joining the festival virtually? Purchase an Aesthetica cardboard headset to experience expanded realities at home.

Date & Time: 1-6 November, 11:00-21:00 Venue: City Screen Basement | Pre-booking advised

VARIOUS DAYS VR Panel Discussions Virtual Reality provides viewers with the most immersive and experiential narratives in digital entertainment. Through a synthesis of bold new technologies and the human imagination, VR has become a storytelling device without limits. Join our experts as they discuss the possibilities of narrative, the ethics behind expanded realities and the rise of NFTs.

Date & Time: 3, 4 & 5 November, Various Venue: York Explore, YO1 7DS

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VARIOUS DAYS

pitching Across various days we’re offering a series of 20-minute pitching sessions where experts provide essential and tailored guidance on how to develop ideas, break into the industry and perhaps pursue distribution. These opportunities are offered alongside representatives from BBC Film, Goldfinch, Film4 and StudioCanal. Applications are essential.

Date & Time: 1-6 November, Various Venue: Virtual & Malmaison, YO90 1UU | Pre-booking required

VARIOUS DAYS new technologies Workshops New to 2022, we are running a series of practical workshops in York Theatre Royal’s studio, alongside London College of Communication and London College of Fashion. These workshops are centred around expanded realities, and include topics such as How to Make a 360 Film, So You Want to Make Your Own Augmented Reality and Writing in 360.

Date & Time: 3-5 November, Various. Capacity: 20.

Venue: York Theatre Royal Studio, YO1 7HD

VARIOUS DAYS women in film dinner This dinner is an invite-only opportunity for established and emerging women working across film and television to meet and network. We celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in film – from directors, producers and screenwriters to editors, cinematographers and more – and offer a unique chance to discuss future collaborations.

Date & Time: 4 November, 19:00-Late Venue: Los Moros, YO1 7HU

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Register for sessions be sure to book your place for our industry sessions.

1-6 November Yorkshire Museum / York Explore To attend masterclasses, discussions and some events in-person (between 1-6 November in York, UK), you must pre-book your place in advance and your pass must be valid on the day of the event. You can do this via our Eventbrite page, which will be valid with your ticket.

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THE STRANDS At Aesthetica, our programmes are curated into six daily strands that offer a wide-ranging view of how film has the power to ignite, transform and change the world. Curation at Aesthetica is centred around powerful storytelling, compelling narratives and original ideas.

We programme the festival into six overarching strands, and these strands reflect the current stateof-play. These programmes are then sub-curated thematically by genre. We focus on the topics that are the most meaningful, pressing and present in our world. Film is a mechanism to understand the past and present, and it also offers a view of potential futures.

Our curatorial team comprises a number of talented programmers who have a range of expertise and specialisations, having worked for some of the largest film festivals in the world. Through this curation, audiences can explore new cultures, ideas and engage with the future greats of filmmaking.

The festival is organised into the following strands: n Life as we know it n the bigger picture n We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it n How do you do? n Be Yourself, Everyone else is taken n The Present Was Their Idea of the Future

In-venue screenings will show a range of programmes from across the strand. Programmes will accrue online during 1-6 November and will be available to watch back until 30 November.

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STRAND 1

LIFE AS WE KNOW IT There is never a dull moment on planet Earth. We have witnessed radical shifts in the way that we live, communicate, work, play, socialise and travel. The programmes in this strand offer a way for us to convene, discuss and make sense of things happening around us. We are reminded of all the things that we have in common, rather than the things that we don’t. It’s the simple pleasures in life: a smile from a stranger, a hug from a friend and the sound of a loved one’s voice. There is so much joy and beauty in our shared experiences.

Documentary Feature 4: On the Bridge p. 79 n Animation 1: What is and What Could Be p. 88 n n Comedy 3: We Could Be Together...Forever? p. 97 n Dance 2: New Life p. 101 Documentary 3: Making a Man p. 104 n Drama 5: Forge Her Own Path p. 111 n Drama 10: British Tales p. 116 n n Experimental 3: Image Loop p. 121 Fashion 1: Inside a Film p. 126 n n Music 2: Mind, Body, Spirit and Cash for Gold p. 134

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THE BIGGER PICTURE Experiences and memories come together like a puzzle. They are often jumbled up, and sometimes the focus is only on one piece, but when we see the bigger picture, we can start to make sense of life in the 21st century. There would be no way that anyone would have expected a war in Europe, a virus to rage for two years, and the world to edge further towards the 1.5C in the ongoing climate crisis, but here we are. We are united through looking at the bigger picture; these films offer stories of humanity, at both its best and its worst.

n Documentary Feature 1: Finite: The Climate of Change p. 78 n Documentary Feature 5: The Balcony Movie p. 80 n Narrative Features 5: Hideout p. 83 n Artists' Film 3: Displacement p. 94 n Comedy 5: What the Hell is Going On? p. 99 n Documentary 2: What We Inherit p. 103 n Drama 3: Alternate Realms p. 109 Drama 6: A Place for Us p. 112 n n Fashion 2: Spaces of Authenticity p. 128 Thriller 1: In The Art-House p. 136 n

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WE’LL CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE COME TO IT At any given moment in time, we might be confronted with a challenge, but the mark of who you really are is how you take control and turn the tide. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. We need to embrace everything that comes our way and take a moment to feel inspired by each other. There will always be a crossroads, and life will have its ups and downs, but it’s what you do next that tells the tale. These films embrace the resilience of the everyday person and celebrate the moments of pure bliss.

n Documentary Feature 2: Hide and Seek p. 78

n Documentary Feature 3: The Hermit of Treig p. 79 n Narrative Features 3: I'll Go To Hell p. 81 Animation 2: Truth and Imagination p. 89 n Comedy 2: Things Go Astray p. 96 n n Drama 4: Unsaid, Unseen p. 110 n Drama 9: Waving not Drowning p. 115 n Drama 11: Destinations and Disruptions p. 117 n Drama 12: The Impossible Dream p. 118 n Family Friendly 1: Dreams and Imaginations p. 122

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STRAND 4

HOW DO YOU DO? Whether we like it or not, our relationships define us. Who we are is often related to the people that surround and interact with us.

There are those that we hold within our inner circles to provide love, support and relief, or those in the outer circles who seek to challenge, incite and provoke. Not all relationships are meant to last, and not all of them work in the ways we expect them to. This strand considers the ties that bind: from fleeting acquaintances and everyday encounters to lifetimes of devotion, affection and kinship.

n Narrative Features 2: Mother Midnight p. 82 n Comedy 4: Family F*ck You Up, Sometimes p. 98 n Documentary 1: A Good Age p. 102 n Documentary 5: The Family You Choose p. 106 n Drama 1: Brief Encounters p. 107 n Drama 8: Between Alienation and Belonging p. 114 n Experimental 2: Spatial Imaginaries p. 120 n Family Friendly 2: Me and My Friend p. 123 n Fashion 3: The Act of Looking p. 130 n Thriller 2: Communication Breakdown p. 137

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BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN Identity is a complex concept. Is it something we can change and construct over the years, or is it something that’s innately embedded within us from birth? Is it nature, or is it nurture, and does it matter either way? It’s never been more important for us to recognise, embrace and love ourselves. These films take a deep dive into memories, experiences and desires, as we explore a wider sense of character and belonging. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, and remember, you are the best at being you.

n Narrative Features 4: Easy Tiger p. 81 n Narrative Features 6: All is Vanity p. 83 Animation 3: Outside of the Circle p. 90 n Artists' Film 1: Embodied Presence p. 92 n Comedy 1: Gaining a New Perspective p. 95 n n Dance 1: Unspoken Words p. 100 n Drama 7: Rejecting Mainstream Society p. 113 n Experimental 1: Stories We Tell p. 119 n Thriller 3: The Life of the Mind p. 138

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THE PRESENT WAS THEIR IDEA OF THE FUTURE Years ago, people asked themselves what the world could look like, and we are living in that idea. But these specifications aren’t working out for everyone – in fact, they never did. It’s time to ask ourselves what tomorrow could be: whose world are we building, how and why?

How can we create a safer, more inclusive, more sustainable future?

How can we make tomorrow better than today? And how we do we define what “better” looks like? This strand shatters stereotypes and showcases the power of film to bring about positive change.

n Narrative Features 1: planet b234 p. 82 n Advertising 1: The Medium is the Message p. 84 n Animation 4: Connections p. 91 n Artists' Film 2: Technology & Image p. 93 Documentary 4: Where We Call Home p. 105 n Drama 2: Childhood Endings p. 108 n Family Friendly 3: Young Lives p. 124 n n Music 1: Futures, Reckonings and Realities p. 132 Thriller 4: Real World Problems p. 139 n

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FINITE: THE CLIMATE OF CHANGE (SUBTITLED)

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Inside the core of the climate movement, concerned citizens in Germany put their bodies on the line to save an ancient forest from Europe’s largest coal mine. They form an unlikely alliance with a frustrated community in rural England who are forced into action to protect their homes from a new mine. This is an insider's view into the world of direct action and is raw, authentic and an emotional insight into a battle between community and fuel corporations.

HIDE & SEEK (SUBTITLED) THURSDAY 3 November, 19:00 Venue: Theatre Royal Victoria Fiore UK, 2021, 1:25:00 Nascondino follows four years in the life of “scugnizzo” streetkid Entoni as he fights for freedom during a state crackdown on children at risk of entering organised crime. Meanwhile, his grandmother Dora, the family matriarch, watches him roam the narrow city streets whilst confronting her own past horrors. In the city of Naples, a world where nothing is as it seems, dreams and half truths may be their only chance for survival.

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THE HERMIT OF TREIG (SUBTITLED)

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WEDNESDAY 2 November, 17:30 Venue: Bootham Lizzie MackEnzie UK, 2021, 1:18:26

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This meditative documentary gives a rare glimpse into remote rural life. After 40 years of solitude, a spirited elderly hermit opens his life to a young female director as he tackles ill health, a declining memory, and questions whether he can live out his last years in the wilderness he calls home. A deeply moving and intimate portrait of life’s private and personal moments, as we contemplate the time and what the future holds for us all.

ON THE BRIDGE (SUBTITLED)

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SATURDAY 5 November, 15:30 Venue: Bootham Samuel Guillaume, Frédéric Guillaume Switzerland, 2022, 50:00 Women and men board a mysterious train that takes them to a suspended bridge between heaven and Earth. Some try to understand the reason for their presence in this place, others speak of their hopes, their fears; earthly memories sometimes surface. Each one lives in his own way in this state of threshold on the thread of the dream, as if it were a rite of passage. Everyone is walking towards a mysterious goal: the presumed end of the bridge ... but does it really exist?

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Can anyone be a movie hero? Can the world be locked in one film frame? Director Paweł Łoziński is watching people from his balcony as they are passing by: sad, thoughtful, glued to their phones, young and old. Neighbours, random visitors or simply passers-by. The filmmaker accosts them, asks questions, talks about how they deal with life.

Standing there for over two years, he has created a space for dialogue, where everyone can stop by and tell their story.

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NARRATIVE FEATURES

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I’LL GO TO HELL

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TUESDAY 1 November, 15:30 Venue: Friargate Ismahane Lahmar Tunisia, 2021, 1:15:00 Doctors have made it very clear. Najet will die soon. She has been given just two weeks to live. No time to waste.

Instead of giving in to self-pity, Najet, a 40-year-old Franco-Tunisian woman, decides to tackle life head on, drinking, laughing, singing and especially organising her big departure. For her, it is out of question to be buried in a white shroud and end up eaten by worms. This moving film reminds viewers of the fragility of life and how we are never truly aware of when our time will come to pass.

We must grab hold of every opportunity in front of us.

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EASY TIGER

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An unexpected moment in a session with a client confronts a psychologist with his own inner world. Alienated by the isolation of his seemingly perfect city life, the psychologist encounters an extreme inability to understand and embrace his own human nature. The psychologist's inescapable desires for his male client force him to look at who he does not want to be – it is the only way that he can find out who he really is. This film examines how audiovisual work can provide, as much as possible, the same experience for both hearing and non /partially-hearing viewers.

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PLANET B234

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Jorge, a father thousands of miles away from his son, creates an alternate world, planet b234, where he can cope with the anxiety, depression and desperation of being separated from one’s child. Geographical barriers are no match for Jorge’s fertile imagination, but it comes at the cost of his sanity and the very relationship that he is fighting for. This is a story that reminds you of the bonds between family members and the impact that distance can have on relationships; however, we are brought to a future where humans live on different planets.

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MOTHER MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 4 November, 17:30 Venue: NCEM Mike Beech Republic of Korea, 2022, 1:36:16

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Twenty-something Jiwon attempts to deal with the loss of her mother and her father’s worsening and continuous drinking. As he grapples with alcoholism and they both come to terms with loss, there are moments of desperation.

Faced with a violent neighbour threatening the family and a complicated love life, she accepts the aid of a local shaman. Slowly, Jiwon begins to accept her divergent path. Life never leads you where you think it’s going to, and in particular, when you think it’s going to. It’s a bird’s eye view into a world that we rarely get to see.

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HIDEOUT

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SATURDAY 5 November, 15:00 Venue: YSJU Yen Kuang Che Taiwan, 2021, 1:58:09

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Drug dealer Guo-hao hopes to make enough money so that he and his girlfriend can leave their life of crime behind. One day, he is contacted by Michael, a drug broker with an offer to buy a batch of rare cocaine. Guo-hao teams up with longtime buddy Da-wei to borrow money from local crime boss Uncle Ma to complete this deal. On the day of the exchange, however, Michael is found dead and the drugs are already gone. The owner of the cocaine threatens to kill Guo-hao if he fails to come up with the drugs or money. At the same time, Uncle Ma dispatches his henchmen to recover the loan.

ALL IS VANITY

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WEDNESDAY 2 November, 13:30 Venue: Friargate Marcos Mereles UK, 2021, 01:12:00 In All is Vanity, an eccentric photographer, his eager assistant, a jaded make-up artist and a bored model gather together for a hip fashion shoot in a London warehouse.

They're never used this warehouse location before, but it's not anything out of the ordinary. But when one of their group vanishes overnight, events take a turn for the surreal and bizarre. Those remaining attempt to solve this strange disappearance in a funny, endlessly inventive and reflexive puzzle piece. The tongue-in-cheek performances explore the egos and idiosyncrasies of a fashion shoot gone wrong.

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THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE ADVERTISING 1

The films in this programme are about to transmit a message. Promotion takes on a new meaning when it’s a film about the climate crisis, gender inequality and miscarriage. How is film used to communicate? How does advertising change the role film plays in reaching the masses? In this section, reels highlight how film is used to communicate and deliver messages.

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02 LIVING WITH SKY-FRAME – LAKE LUCERNE Boris Noir Germany, 2021, 01:00 Our minds are the source of infinite possibilities. There is no limit to what we can create. But even when creating everything we could wish and hope for, there comes a time for dreams.

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ADIDAS COMBAT SPORTS X MATTEO SIGNANI Daniele Quadrelli Italy, 2021, 02:00 Matteo Signani, 42-years-old, is the European Union Boxing middleweight champion. His strong discipline and the constancy of his training define the sportsman, the champion and the man.

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Claire Yasamin Norowzian UK, 2021, 03:26 As we live through a global pandemic, everyone’s lives have been thrown upside down and our mental health has taken a major hit. Humans don’t take the benefits of nature seriously enough.

Gilad Avnat, Stav Nahum Israel, 2021, 01:15 This is an audio-visual homage to New York. 900+ sounds sampled. Six days of shooting. Days of editing. As New Yorkers await a full reopening, the directing duo celebrates the spirit of the city.

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DIRTY MONEY

UNIQLO - FIND YOUR COLOUR

Sinan Sevinç, Dominik Ströhle Germany, 2021, 00:57 Have you ever thought about the journey a dollar bill makes before landing inside your wallet? There is scrutiny on hygiene; no one seems perturbed about handing another person cash.

Biko Voigts Germany, 2022, 01:30 A light-hearted film that follows a security guard through a major gallery as he dances and interacts with the artwork; meanwhile, the entire time his jumper is changing colours.

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FRANCIACORTA - A GOLDEN FEELING

LOVE HAS NO LABEL

Enea Colombi Italy, 2021, 01:06 The film works as a bridge between the two whose shared values include an appreciation for the craftsmanship, originality, elegance and quality of the Made in Italy campaign.

Ben Galster UK, 2022, 01:35 This is a portrait series about queer people. The characters talk about their fight to be accepted and quest to find love. It mesmerises, something that is honest and stays away from clichés.

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Christoph Amort Austria, 2022, 01:47 In a world where depression manifests itself through halfdead bodies, sufferers still encounter a lack of understanding in the form of naive advice to lead a more active lifestyle.

Leone Italy, 2022, 01:00 Fuelled by the desire to never stop exploring, The North Face SS22 takes us on a journey into another dimension. Produced

by C41, the campaign celebrates the brand’s timelessness.

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ASUS - WOW THE WORLD | LEONE

Iacopo Carapelli Italy, 2022, 01:00 This film encourages us to live in the moment and embrace the most authentic version of ourselves. A tribute to how unique each one of us is, this campaign inspires us to break free and speak up.

Leone Italy, 2021, 01:31 For this year’s concept, these Young Creators uncage their possibilities in a world with a futuristic touch. Worldwide global campaign for Asus, starring GenZ and five of its great creative talents.

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‘WHO’S COUNTING?’ Ben Lankester UK, 2021, 05:15 Who’s Counting? tells the story of a couple as they endure the pain and trauma of successive miscarriages. This film is challenging, as it shares details about a painful experience.

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HYLO – RUN Lorenz Obermeier Germany, 2021, 00:59 A beautiful example of how to develop engaging content for sports shoes. There are otherworldly qualities that make it a successful campaign film for Hylo Athletics.

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PUDDING

Matthew Frost USA, 2021, 03:32 Olivia Wilde hijacks her own Vogue short. In this metafilm, we see Olivia Wilde talking to the camera in a self-referential way. It is humorous and enjoys poking fun at the industry.

Christian Schilling Germany, 2022, 01:00 A pudding-delivery man enters the jelly-store to pick up the fresh load of jelly, but then everything starts to wobble. It’s a lighthearted touch on branding and advertising. Fun and engaging.

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BIN BOY

CATHERINE RAYNER: THE CREATIVE FLOOR PROJECT

Bauddhayan Mukherji India, 2022, 03:43 Bin Boy brings the responsibility of waste segregation to everyone’s doorsteps, literally. This film revolves around a young boy who takes a stand by sitting in his trash-filled dustbin.

Eathan Currie UK, 2020, 00:58 Award-winning illustrator Catherine Rayner has a beautiful studio and practise. This film showcases her passion and her work. This is part of a wider series about different artists in the community.

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Maximilian Bungarten, Felizitas Hoffmann Germany, 2022, 01:20 Elif, a young scientist and astronaut in space, remembers the Earth through the scent of Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream. An example of how a campaign film can captivate and energise.

Charles Todd USA, 2022, 08:20 Todd explores storytelling through experimental mixed-media, bold visuals and cinematic narrative for artists and commercial clients. This film for HER shows a different side to the RnB artist.

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TAKE ME HOME

SMALLPOX

BIRD’S EYE VIEW

Mario Dahl Germany, 2022, 02:45 In Smallpox, a young girl infected with a dangerous virus receives no proper medicine from her parents. Her older sister promises to help, and so she brings the sick child to a place of hope.

Sven Dreesbach USA, 2022, 01:34 Bird’s Eye View takes the viewer onto a journey back to a time when our lives had only just begun. It is told with the ethereally beautiful underwater photography of a free diver.

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IT WAS US

WE ARE AVAILABLE | ORIGO STUDIOS X WEAREENIGMA

Robert dos Santos USA, 2022, 01:20 The story is about a couple who are prompted into the memory of their love when they unbox the VR goggles, which allowed them to meet for the first time. A story about love.

Gergő Simon Hungary, 2022, 01:24 We have all been to “those” kind of meetings, where all the nonsense ideas are running wild. Can you imagine a dog food commercial with a car chase and a burning cowboy?

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WHAT IS & WHAT COULD BE ANIMATION 1

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Life is filled with choices, like forks in the road, and we must choose our direction, knowing that each path changes us, providing a different experience, and almost always a different outcome. Sometimes, we choose our paths and, other times, life chooses them for us. However, we all arrive at moments in time when we stop and think ... what if? It’s a big question.

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DO NOT FEED THE PIGEONS Antonin Niclass UK, 2021, 08:40 Even in a lonely, revolting and boring place such as a coach station, a little bit of harmony can always be found. A true insight into the extraordinary that can often be found in the banal.

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BREATHLESS PUPPETS Naaman Azhari UK, 2021, 16:39 Forced apart in childhood by the expectations of their cultures and the disapproval of their fathers, two men with a passion for dance reconnect through the tragedy of the pandemic.

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THE SEINE’S TEARS

TYPE

Belaid, Benard, Mayeur, Moulin, Pinot, Vicente, Singer, Letailleur France, 2021, 08:49 On 17 October 1961, Algerian workers went to the streets by the masses to stage a protest against the mandatory curfew, which was imposed by the local police enforcement officers.

Lesley-anne Rose UK, 2021, 08:31 Type is a stop motion animation about a young woman with chronic allergies that isolate her from the world. In her search for friends, she finds a parasite that can solve all her problems.

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7 LBS 8 OZ

Jonathan Laskar Switzerland, 2022, 08:38 An antique music instrument dealer receives a magical vinyl record from a traveller: “It reads your mind and plays your lost memories.” The antique dealer listens to it again and again.

Yoo Lee USA, 2021, 07:08 When a young mother moves into 8th street, Jersey City, New Jersey, she learns about the value of the community and how perception determines her personal experiences.

TRUTH & IMAGINATION ANIMATION 2

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How do we know what the difference is between fact and fiction? Reality depends upon the truth, but this is reliant on how it is interpreted. The truth depends on how it is remembered, and we act upon those memories. However, the truth has multiple interpretations. What if we allow these ideas to be the focus of our imagination? Would it still be real?

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MEMENTO MORI

THE CIRCLE

Paul O’Flanagan Ireland, 2021, 08:46 A storm brews over Victorian Dublin as a post-mortem photographer returns to his practice in the gloomy townhouse in which he resides. His latest subject is a recently-deceased young woman.

Jack Spring UK, 2021, 03:57 The Circle is an animated project touching on the fragility and cyclical nature of life, love and relationships. An intimate and relatable narrative about how we interact with each other.

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A GUITAR IN THE BUCKET

Ursula Ulmi Switzerland, 2022, 10:00 Idodo adapts a local legend by the Ziag Zagaz clan of Papua New Guinea into film and brings the diverse and unique cultural heritage of Papua New Guinea to an international audience.

Boyoung Kim Republic of Korea, 2021, 14:51 In a world where you can rent everything from vending machines, a girl wants to be a guitarist. People choose another direction and path for her to follow, but she has her own ideas about her future.

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LITTLE HURTS

Gerhard Funk Germany, 2022, 09:00 A conquest before breakfast, a clueless goat next to the house, a couple of promising airplanes far up in the sky. Then things and events fall apart. The goat seems to be linked to all of that.

Debra Solomon USA, 2022, 10:30 A routine errand at the dry cleaners unleashes a free-for-all of fat-shaming, body image demons and family dieting obsessions.

An eye-opening animation about how society deals with the body.

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OUTSIDE OF THE CIRCLE ANIMATION 3

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This programme reflects on notions of difference and how some members of society manifest that through distance and hurtful rhetoric. It exists everywhere around the world, but we must do all that we can to reach true equality and an inclusive society. As humans, we should be united. We are only safe together, strong as one, like a circle of trust.

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A NIGHT FOR THE DOGS Max Woodward Canada, 2022, 06:00 On a frigid December night, a fire breaks out in an apartment building. Standing out in the cold, a young man watches as the inhabitants huddle together, plotting and scheming their revenge.

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SALVATION HAS NO NAME Joseph Wallace UK, 2022, 16:50 In this film, a troupe of clowns gather to perform a story about a priest and a refugee, but as their misguided tale unfolds, the boundaries between fiction and reality begin to crumple and fray.

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OSKAR

Effie Pappa Greece, 2022, 06:48 Three different characters, caught in a frenetic everyday loop in pursuit of time. Never finding the right moment to eat, cross the street, or go to the toilet. Until time suddenly freezes.

Max Vannienschoot Canada, 2022, 08:30 Astride his motorcycle, Oskar speeds through serene landscapes along the North Sea, hoping to avoid a storm over the horizon. Exhausted, he stops on a vast and bright beach.

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LOSING IT

THE SAUSAGE RUN

Sascha Vernik Austria, 2022, 09:30 After losing the tool he relies on most, a fraud information worker decides to go back in time to prevent it. This is a story of what ifs and controlling the things we cannot in ordinary terms.

Thomas Stellmach Germany, 2021, 09:45 This film tells the story of a little lamb with the help of multiple zoetropes, loosely based on Grimm’s fairytale Little Red Riding Hood. The roles of the humans and animals are exchanged.

CONNECTIONS ANIMATION 4

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There are no heroes in these stories. Sometimes we just need to connect and reconnect with other people, places and times.

Life will often throw up obstacles and we can become distracted. It often gets in the way. We forget about what is important, and what it means to stay connected. It’s these connections that make us human and help us to see the world differently.

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THE CLEARING

ANOTHER PRESENCE

Daniel Hope UK, 2021, 12:33 In a desperate battle with his ballooning ego, Bill struggles in vain to re-woo Deb with his below-par outdoor skills and shocking behaviour, until their last-ditch camping trip takes a sinister turn.

Simon Ball UK, 2022, 12:00 Another Presence recounts the unique experiences of people living with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), the third most common form of dementia. It can cause dream-like symptoms.

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YOUR MOUNTAIN IS WAITING

Jessica Ashman UK, 2021, 07:24 Dawta has a power she is unaware of, until she is propelled through time and space to a utopian planet. Inspired by family history of trans-racial fostering and concepts of inherited trauma.

Hannah Jacobs UK, 2021, 07:45 Martha, a young woman confined by her surroundings, has stopped listening to her intuition and her life is suffering. A strange encounter forces Martha to see her world differently.

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I GOTTA LOOK GOOD FOR THE APOCALYPSE

Sergio Kotsovoulos Greece, 2021, 11:36 Ellie avoids talking because she hears an echo of what she thinks to be the thoughts of the speaker. She survives thanks to her landlady. Day by day, their routines echo each others.

Ayce Kartal France, 2021, 06:00 An animated exploration of confronting apocalyptic change, such as a pandemic, using clips from real gaming videos and animated re-creations of Internet videos.

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EMBODIED PRESENCE ARTISTS’ FILM 1

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These films examine, in very different ways, the relationship between bodies and their environments, what we are as ‘things in the world,' and how our minds and bodies interact with their material and cultural environment. From documentary to dance to absurdist reimagining, this provocative collection challenges our embodied relationship with the world around us.

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SISYPHOS Sorcha Kennedy UK, 2021, 04:12 A loose re-imagining of the myth of Sisyphus. In an absurd daily ritual, a woman serves bread to occupants of an empty church.

The bread becomes a body and the eternal process begins again.

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A DRIFTING UP Jacob Lee UK, 2022, 09:48 It takes six weeks to come off anti-depressants. This is a personal story. I tried to dance my way through it. The film is a journey of from isolation to connection, and an artistic montage of city life.

UNTITLED

SHADES

Sweatmother USA, 2022, 09:00 Paul B. Preciado says, “Trans bodies [...] though living, speak in languages unknown to the coloniser." Through creation, the artist does a live performance of synthesizing a “woman."

Marian Edusei UK, 2021, 05:38 Shades interrogates how institutional racism has influenced Black people and understandings of Black identity. It explores diversity of thought within Black culture, touching on universal themes.

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A VOID

MULIKA

Jordy Sank South Africa, 2021, 26:29 Magdaleen, a 75-year-old widower, lives with the imaginary figure of her late husband. An exploration of grief, loss and loneliness. Commissioned by kykNET, a South African Broadcaster.

Maisha Maene Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2022, 13:35 An “afronaut” emerges from the wreckage of a spaceship at Mount Nyiragongo. As he descends, he begins to understand what he must do to change the future for his people.

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From the visuals that defined the psychedelic 1960s to a visual poem created by artificial intelligence, this collection surveys the use of the word and moving image as we enter an era of artificial intelligence. Is embodied cognition a necessary part of the creative process? What – if any – are the alternatives to our evolving, hyper-digital world?

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MEMENTO MORI AS 3,684 CYANOTYPE SUNPRINTS C=P USA, 2022, 03:00 This film is a sequence of 3,684 separate Cyanotype Sunprints, developed using a process invented in 1847. Frame-by-frame, the images were fixed using UV light and developed in vinegar.

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AT HOME WITH THE BOYLE FAMILY Stuart Heaney, Chris de Selincourt UK, 2022, 13:12 Set in 1963 at the West London home of Scottish artists Mark Boyle and Joan Hills, this dramatises their invention of the liquid light show that would define the psychedelic 1960s and beyond.

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HYSTERESIS

Jasmina Cibic Slovenia, 2021, 29:56 The nation is broken. In order for it to heal, a perfect gift must be given. One that can reconcile the divisions in times of deep political and social crisis. It draws from speeches by politicians past.

Robert Seidel Germany, 2021, 05:05 This film intentionally corrupts AI strategies, intimately weaving a transformative fabric between Robert Seidels’s projections and the queer performer Tsuki’s vigorous choreography.

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ABSENCE OF SENSE FOR THE ABSENCE OF SENSE

SO LONG (WE DREAMT OF THIS)

HyeunJoo Woo, JiYoon Park Republic of Korea, 2021, 07:35 I lost something. But I can’t think of what I lost, and sleep pours out. This story is inspired by the study of subjective habits lost due to technologically designed gestures.

Lewis Heriz UK, 2021, 06:00 A voice speaks of the new technology: the final promise of a “pure” communication. The film acts as a research project, a statement of intent as much as an experimental short story.

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Thursday NCEM 16:00-17:00

ARTISTS’ FILM 3

Sunday YSJU 10:00-11:00

This collection of films is centred on the theme of exclusion. From a Ukrainian mother’s attempt to bury her son as a hero, a short film about new motherhood and the effects of postpartum depression, to an honest visual narrative that challenges our idea of what institutional racism feels like, this collection challenges stereotypes and assumptions.

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NICE TO MEET YOU ALL Guen Murroni UK, 2021, 11:00 This film is a celebration of a woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder who survived human trafficking. It challenges stereotypes and dispels myths and stigmas around mental health.

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A LOST HOME

HEAR MY CRY

Dominic Gilday UK, 2022, 16:28 Kashmiri-born and Peckham-based artist Raqib Shaw prepares for the most important exhibition of his life at the Venice Biennale 2022. He was forced to flee due to the Kashmiri insurgency.

Beth Buxton, Aaron Bevan-Bailey UK, 2022, 04:47 Jennifer Louise Martin’s paintings continue to explore emotion and the female psyche, along with the projection of the artist’s experience in becoming a mother and postpartum depression.

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RAGE WITH WORDS

Eugen Merher Germany, 2022, 03:41 This girl wants to ride motorcycles when she grows up. Behind her wish lies the longing for independence. However, as she is getting married at a very young age, her dream may never come true.

Ben McCarthy, Courtney ‘CourtsWrites’ Hayles UK, 2020, 09:16 Rage with Words is an introspective, artistic and honest visual narrative that will challenge and provoke the viewers’ idea of what institutional racism feels like.

GAINING A NEW PERSPECTIVE COMEDY 1

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There are several routes to seeing yourself in a new light. For some, it’s the non-judgemental security of the therapist’s couch; for others, it's a primal return to their roots in nature or sometimes it's the counsel of friends which helps you realise that you can forge a different path. Funny, scathing and uplifting, these films see people ready to embrace change.

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LADY BRENTLY’S END

Santtu Salminen Finland, 2021, 19:30 A middle-aged man on the verge of a burnout seeks new energy through a very special form of self help therapy. It’s a film about basic human needs and society’s disconnection from those needs.

Sam Baron UK, 2021, 6:00 A comedy about a liberated woman in Victorian England who must convince her newly widowed sister that life is worth living.

A juxtaposition of modern opportunities and its limitations.

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NEITHER SEEN NOR HEARD

TELL ME SOMETHING I DON’T KNOW

Florence Kosky UK, 2021, 7:34 Taking place within a therapist’s session, we experience the patient’s visual internalisations via the responses of others to her trauma, which fuses dialogue from real women’s encounters.

Neal Suresh Mulani USA, 2021, 15:25 On his 25th birthday, Cary brings his friends to the desert and requests one very unusual gift: for them to list everything they hate about him. A mighty reckoning ensues post-confession.

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CANDY

Jason Edwards UK, 2022, 15:29 In Face it – Abbey, ambitious Abbey is hell-bent on holding back the years and landing a promotion ... with some help from boxing legend Muhammad Ali. But how far will she go for the win?

Sarah Grant UK, 2022, 10:04 A body positive comedy that joyfully reclaims female sexuality and self-confidence. Mandy, a plus-size burlesque enthusiast, is practicing for her first public performance.

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THINGS GO ASTRAY COMEDY 2

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YSJU 21:00-22:30

Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. This may well be a maxim to live your life by, but as you’ll see in this collection of comedic shorts, life has an amusing way of throwing us off course, regardless of our level of preparation. Be that an accidentally escalating murder spree, a perfectly manicured baby shower or that second go-round at a bad decision.

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ACTION Benoît Monney Switzerland, 2021, 06:00 On a film set, there are always unforeseen events. Some days, it’s all there is. And sometimes it’s even worse. An escalating delight with one-shot camera work adding to the on-screen set tensions.

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BYE BYE BABY Jessie Barnett UK, 2022, 22:24 The baby shower of the decade goes horribly wrong when its hostess is revealed to have spun a web of lies to impress her so-called friends. When she’s publicly ridiculed, she snaps.

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THE CORPSE SERIES

DEATH AND A SALESMAN

James Button , Kristaps Kazaks UK, 2016, 28:27 Dan’s life is turned upside-down when his idiotically innocent housemate, James, accidentally murders someone and the two must work together to get rid of the evidence.

Tom Elders UK, 2022, 14:13 A young door-to-door salesman’s day goes from bad to worse when he “charms” his way into a crime scene. An enjoyable and expressive performance from the lead.

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LEAVE TO REMAIN

SPLIT OR STEAL

Rémy Bazerque UK, 2021, 10:45 Things take an unexpected turn at the “visa and immigration services” when Karim, a young Iranian father living in the UK, is mistakenly threatened with deportation. A timely and relevant film.

Jack Bailey UK, 2022, 07:16 Flashing lights, nervous contestants and a host with a grin plastered on his face. It’s the final part of the nation’s favourite gameshow. Kelly and Jonathan are the contestants in the hot-seat.

WE COULD BE TOGETHER...FOREVER? COMEDY 3

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These shorts span the gamut of relationship stages: from the best foot forward efforts of early dating to the derailment of mid-relationship crises through to the bitter unspoken resentments which build and fester after spending a lifetime with someone. Each short presents the comic side of our shared compulsion to embark on the endless search for the one.

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PATCHED

BLEEP

Wibout Warnaar Netherlands, 2022, 08:08 Hugo is going bald. In Patched, we see Hugo struggling with his baldness. He desperately wants to get a girlfriend, and he is convinced that his hair loss is the reason for his misfortune.

Ben S. Hyland UK, 2022, 08:20 A couple’s relationship is pushed to the brink as they investigate a strange noise that’s woken them up. This is a story about a bickering couple and a mysterious noise that punctuates their argument.

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THURSDAY NIGHT SORBET

BABYDOLLS

Georgios Hartofilakidis Greece, 2022, 26:24 Four sets of passengers and their romantic antics make the night shift of a rideshare driver one to remember. Straddling both drama and comedy, performances across the board are all very good.

Calvin Demba UK, 2021, 10:00 Unable to accept his ex Jess’s departure, Billy finds a website that allows him to design a sexbot in her image. ‘BabyDolls’ claim their custom sexbots have the ability to mirror their buyer’s behaviour.

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PET NAME

NORMA

Dan Boaden UK, 2022, 17:33 It's James's birthday, and Sophie has planned a special trip to the coast, but an explosive discovery about the re-use of an ex-girlfriend's pet name threatens to unravel their relationship.

Emily Munster UK, 2022, 09:31 An elderly couple are celebrating a birthday. A lifetime of mutual resentment reveals itself as an unexpected guest. This elegantly conveys the dynamic of a lifetime of resentment.

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FAMILY F*CK YOU UP, SOMETIMES COMEDY 4

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Theatre Royal 19:30-21:00

City Screen 14:00-15:30

Friargate 19:00-20:30

If friends are the family you choose, it could likewise be said that family are the strangers you’re forced to be bound to for a lifetime, however good or bad that may be. The films in this programme straddle the humorous dichotomy of familial love, where the bond of blood breed animosity but also support us unconditionally as we find our way in the world.

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BROKEN: A LOCKDOWN STORY TJ O’Grady Peyton Ireland, 2021, 04:28 A man plunges from the sky, a militia chase down two siblings, a woman weeps in a derelict house: vignettes from a surreal family, visions from an unreliable narration who speaks only in idioms.

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THE RIGHT WORDS Adrian Moyse Dullin France, 2021, 15:00 Kenza, 15, and her little brother Madhi, 13, regularly humiliate one another on social media. On the bus, Kenza puts her naive and romantic little brother to the test: to profess his love for Jada.

GOOD EVENING

KOWALSKY

Antoine Giorgini France, 2022, 22:54 Tim claims to have discovered a makeshift camp in the garage and pretends it was set up by a migrant. Alex and Valentine, who understood he was creating a hoax, decide to pretend to believe it.

Émile V. Schlesser Luxembourg, 2022, 13:50 Once a wealthy family, the Kowalsky’s fortune is gradually falling apart. When the only son comes begging his widowed mother for help, an ugly row escalates. A dark and twisted satire.

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LE POMPON

THAT?

David Hourrègue France, 2022, 12:58 Sandra is a struggling single mum. But today, she holds her revenge. Her son Ryan will catch the pompon! This is a story about parenthood and memories of childhood.

Madeleine Shenai UK, 2022, 15:15 A teenage girl and her father learn to overcome their anxieties after the most embarrassing moment of her young life. The film is a celebration of how much we can learn from young people.

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? COMEDY 5

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Why on earth would a group of squaddies play a stomach-churning game, or a man coerce a significantly smaller claustrophobic man into crawling down a hole, or a woman shack up with her new lover and her recently deceased husband?

We’re not entirely sure, but this selection of WTF comedies will have you scratching your head in between the laughs.

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DOFFICE

JULIA

Leclercq David Belgium, 2019, 20:00 An old guy works into the same office, everyday. But one day, a young colleague arrives and puts his world upside down. A fun, inventive and wordless physical comedy.

Jack Donnelly UK, 2021, 07:31 Touring actors, Jasper and Dario, arrive at “dig”’ one evening and walk into a peculiar setup. They inflate tensions with their host when one causes a blow-up between him and his unusual “wife."

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BABYTHUMP

THE DIAMOND

Ian Killick UK, 2021, 10:47 Donny and Marie awake to find a baby has appeared in their apartment. Unsure what to do, and bewildered by the intrusion, they seek guidance from the eccentric Dr. Hoofenhoffer.

Vedran Rupic Sweden, 2021, 13:46 Stefan is lonely with a blinding ambition to make friends. One day he stumbles upon a diamond in the woods. Unable to reach it, the solution presents itself in the form of an even smaller man.

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EVERYBODY NEEDS SOME(DEAD)BODY

SOGGY BISCUIT

George Mills, Hannah Seligman UK, 2021, 19:33 After a lonely housewife’s dead husband returns from the grave unexpectedly, she finds herself in a strange love triangle with her deceased spouse and her new boyfriend.

Emma Jesse UK, 2021, 10:09 A group of soldiers travelling through a war-torn British countryside take cover for the evening ... they decide to play a bizarre game. A short dark comedy exploring toxic masculinity.

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UNSPOKEN WORDS DANCE 1

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In Sheila, a founding member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem finds herself in a world of memory. In Don’t Play with L(Kn) ives, untold stories are told through hip-hop. AGATHI (THORN) explores masculine hypersensitivity in conservative Greece and One Night shares the turmoil of domestic abuse. Movement, words and silence are used to both question and declare.

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SHEILA Gabri Christa USA, 2021, 08:03 A dancer blows out a candle and finds herself in a magical world of memory, dance and presence. Featuring Sheila Rohan, one of the founding members of Dance Theatre of Harlem.

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SKIN AND SCALES Darcy Wallace UK, 2021, 03:38 Two dancers explore touch and connection to nature, self and each other through the embodiment of alternate forms of animal and mystical creature.

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ONE NIGHT

Alexander Stamatiadis Greece, 2022, 04:48 In a remote gas station in the heart of winter, a place where time stands still, three strangers cross paths and reshape time. An audiovisual journey that explores masculine hypersensitivity.

Isla Badenoch UK, 2021, 06:44 Based on real-life events, One Night is a short dance film about the emotional journey a woman takes to find the strength to change her life. It is a tale of awakening, overwhelm and release.

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DAUGHTERS OF THE SEA

DON’T PLAY WITH L(KN)IVES

Krystal S Lowe UK, 2020, 04:23 Three women travel from their homelands to seek adventure, and they find it, as well as each other and Wales. They chose to belong to both Wales and their homelands.

Omari ‘Motion’ Carter UK, 2021, 14:58 Don’t Play with L(Kn)ives is an original Hip Hop Screendance piece that explores knife crime in the UK. Bringing together some of the UK’s finest Hip Hop dancers, a live violinist and spoken word artist.

NEW LIFE DANCE 2

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Every movement creates something new. Touching a flower triggers the creation of music, releasing fury conjures euphoria and danger and entering the woods manifests the energy of Wunderlust. Viscera examines rages whilst Dear Black Child reconnects with joy. IO|OI pairs human and CGI dancers whilst Herbarium immerses us in a world of flora and colour.

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VISCERA

Clare Chong Singapore, 2021, 01:45 A dance film made in collaboration with Floral Kokoro, where the first point of contact with a single flower triggers the creation of music, allowing her to ascend and become one with nature.

Phoebe Davies, Nandi Bhebhe UK, 2022, 14:00 Viscera is an experimental performance film. It evolved through a research process centring on the deconstruction of rage in all its forms, physical, non-physical, emotional and vocal.

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UNYIELDING SLEEVE

DEAR BLACK CHILD

Xudong Wang UK, 2021, 03:45 Human is no longer just a subject but reduced to an object of culture, symbols and language. A sing-song girl has being learning long sleeves dance since she was a child in the Tang Dynasty.

Tobi Onabolu UK, 2021, 18:40 A Joyful Project in collaboration with Tobi Onabolu presents “Dear Black Child”, a story about the many ways we individually as Black people can develop practices to reconnect with joy.

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IO|OI

HERBARIUM

Francesco Lorusso Italy, 2021, 08:46 How can a person change the world around them? Art is the most important tool that human beings have at their disposal to change thought, to move what seems to be fixed and sediment.

Iwona Pasińska Poland, 2021, 13:00 ZIELNIK/HERBARIUM is the fifth choreographic film directed

by Iwona Pasinska. It is a fairytale episode, told with tenderness and gushing with the intense colours of flowers and élan vital.

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A GOOD AGE

DOCUMENTARY 1

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Nostalgia and joy collide in this selection, which reflects on moments that shape our lives. In Twinkleberry, a filmmaker celebrates their “super gay” school, while in Venetian Men and The Twins an Italian coach trip and an obsession with the Olsen twins provide unexpected catalysts for self-discovery. Love You, Bye reminds us that coming of age is an ongoing process.

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Celia Willis UK, 2021, 08:56 A film about a road trip, male beauty and the gaze of teenage girls. Actually, it was a coach trip ... Two 15-year-old girls leave South London in 1994 and find their teenage gaze in Venice.

Zara Meerza USA, 2021, 09:44 Seen through the nostalgia-tinged lens of director Zara Meerza’s teenage obsession, this film follows three decades of fascination with the world’s most famous twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.

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Daisy Ifama UK, 2022, 12:20 The story of my “super gay” school year that had 30+ queer students in one year group during 2005 to 2012, in a small town on the border of the Midlands and the West Country in England, UK.

Lia Campbell UK, 2021, 13:08 Endurance running creates a secure world for 16-year-old Emmy, where everything can be quantified and controlled. We follow the changes it brings to her relationships with others.

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LOVE YOU, BYE

Christine Seow Singapore, 2022, 15:32 Lin hopes to turn over a new leaf as she graduates from a juvenile rehabilitation centre with stellar scores in the exam.

This films revolves around the decisions of life and death.

Lily Freeston UK, 2022, 19:49 Set in Manchester and bathed in muted colours, Love You, Bye is an intimate 16mm portrait of two close friends navigating childhood, womanhood and the precarious cusp between the two.

WHAT WE INHERIT DOCUMENTARY 2

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A sculpture of Saddam Hussein’s arms, a disused power station and a series of love letters open up compelling stories in these explorations of memory and inheritance. Family archives and oral histories are mined, but as On Black Pain reminds us, some legacies are carried by the body. Elsewhere, buildings reclaimed by nature become souvenirs of lost lives.

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UNTIL THE TIDE CREEPS IN

SANA QUE SANA

Jessi Gutch UK, 2021, 17:45 Canvey Island is outside London. It suffered the worst natural disaster in modern British history, in which a storm surge flooded the small island in 1953. Today, people still live there.

Gabriella E Aguirre USA, 2022, 13:30 Sana Que Sana is an exploration of healing as emergence from betrayal. It approaches a family’s discovery of their patriarch’s biggest secret amid his accelerating dementia: his absolution.

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ON BLACK PAIN

THE VICTORY ARCH

Jameisha Prescod UK, 2022, 05:01 Three Black British people live with chronic pain. The story is told through dreamy visual sequences and intimate phone interviews.

A poetic voice reflects on western medicine’s racist colonial past.

Joe Preston UK, 2022, 12:29 Victory Arch is a statue commissioned by Saddam Hussein. Built

by British sculptors, it was designed to proclaim Saddam’s power, but within 15 years of its completion he’d been overthrown.

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FAWLEY

HOME

Chu-Li Shewring, Adam Gutch UK, 2022, 25:47 With its giant 200 metre chimney, Fawley power station was a classic Brutalist structure built in the UK on the edge of the New Forest between 1964 and 1971. It was the first of its kind.

Christine Saab UK, 2022, 17:13 A young filmmaker comes across her parent’s old love letters. Sent between Japan, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, they chronicle the nuances of a mixed race identity.

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MAKING A MAN DOCUMENTARY 3

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What makes a man? In these eye opening docs, filmmakers grapple with questions of modern manhood. Night Rides, Just Like You and Forest Coal Pit consider what it means to be a son, a brother or a father, while Holy Cowboys demonstrates how toxic masculinity is manipulated by extremists. In Look For The Diamonds, the struggle turns inward, looking for solace.

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JUST LIKE YOU Sebastien Rabas UK, 2022 22:00 A handyman from the south coast seeks to understand his opiate addiction by exploring inter-generational trauma in his family, trying to break the cycle before it affects his young daughter.

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NIGHT RIDE Todd Karehana New Zealand, 2021, 10:00 A 66-year-old mother has an unusual ritual of returning to her old family home to care for stray cats. Worrying about the implications of her obsessive routine, her son wants to understand why.

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FOREST COAL PIT

HOLY COWBOYS

Siôn Marshall-Waters UK, 2021, 14:38 Two elderly brothers live together on a small farm where they have been since childhood. This super 8mm portrait explores the mundane, vibrancy and intimacy of their relationship.

Varun Chopra India, 2021, 24:17 In small-town India, where cows are sacred, a teenage boy and his friends set off on a quest to become saviours, only to be caught in the web of growing Hindu nationalist extremism. .

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WHERE I LAY MY HEAD

LOOK FOR THE DIAMONDS

Miles Blacket UK, 2021, 07:34 A spellbinding meditation on grief and coastal erosion.

Experimental energy and a strange rhythmic score. Themes include: grief, loss, landscape, coast, home, family and activism.

James Slater UK, 2022, 12:35 Joel Goldberg has four kidneys, but none of them work. He has to go on dialysis every day in order to survive, but he refuses to let his condition define him. He has a positive outlook in spite of this.

WHERE WE CALL HOME DOCUMENTARY 4

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From Louisiana to Scotland, via Nigerian party culture and Indigenous Bolivian tradition, these films reflect on the nature of home through lenses of diaspora and displacement. In This is Forever and 3 Promises, attempts to build a home are challenged by bureaucracy, while in Belle River environmental catastrophe looms. Still though, we find joy even in adversity.

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THE BAYVIEW

Guillaume Fournier, Samuel Matteau, Yannick Nolin USA, 2022, 11:18 Spring flooding in Mississippi in 2019 hits record highs. In Louisiana, the residents of Pierre-Part are preparing for the worst.

Local authorities will soon be forced to open the floodgates.

Daniel Cook UK, 2021, 18:18 On the north east coast of Scotland, an extraordinary family have turned the previously derelict Bayview hotel into a place of respite for international fishermen when they come to land.

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3 PROMISES

Cathy Heffernan UK, 2022, 11:46 When Mim was nine-years-old, she started wearing a headscarf. It was the rule in Iran – from that age onwards, it would be her responsibility to ensure she didn’t tempt men with her hair on show.

Mohamed Boteen Shalaby UK, 2022, 30:00 Mohamed's mother made him make three promises. One day in an airport, he breaks one of the promises. This challenges the relationship between himself and his mother.

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THIS IS FOREVER

ÓWÀMBÈ

Susy Pena UK, 2021, 15:19 With dreams of being the best ancestor she can be for her teenage son, an Indigenous Bolivian single mother applies for a visa to remain in the UK while embarking on a journey of healing.

Tobi Kyeremateng UK, 2022, 11:55 Cultures live on through traditions, and in community halls across Britain, Nigerians created a spirit of celebration. Welcome to Ówàmbè – the life and soul of Nigerian party culture.

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THE FAMILY YOU CHOOSE DOCUMENTARY 5

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Sometimes it’s the family that we choose that have the biggest impact. In this selection, we celebrate friendships that span time and space. In Prayers for Sweet Water, we meet transgender sex workers finding strength in intergenerational connections, while in It’s Personal, two artists blur the boundaries between friendship and work to reflect on the nature of care.

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EVA AND RAMONA Minka Jakerson Sweden, 2022, 15:00 Eva and Ramona met in the summer of 1971 as 10-year-olds in the former GDR. They formed a lifelong friendship between East and West. Later, their friendship was banned by Stasi.

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LEAVERS Lewis Khan UK, 2021, 03:52 Shot over three consecutive years at the prom night of a south London secondary school, Leavers is an intimate look at how multiple generations have marked their last days of school.

A PORTRAIT

PRAYERS FOR SWEET WATERS

Carlotta Beck Peccoz UK, 2020, 03:20 A Portrait follows a journey to Dungeness and Prospect Cottage.

Christopher Hughes reminisces his life and friendship with Derek Jarman. The film was originally made for and won Straight 8 2020.

Elijah Ndoumbe South Africa, 2021, 16:00 A Burundian refugee relies on faith as she searches for belonging.

An elder dedicated to her community reflects on wisdom from the past. A genZ navigates finding safety and family in online spaces.

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IT’S PERSONAL

LIVE TILL I DIE

Kyla Harris, Lou Macnamara UK, 2021, 31:24 Kyla requires 24-hour personal assistance with everything from having a wee to making her artwork. In a hybrid-documentary/reality TV, Kyla and Lou explore what it means to be a “key worker."

Ågerstrand, Ekman, Teigen, Hedin Hetteberg Sweden, 2022, 23:27 In a nursing home on the outskirts of Stockholm, a relationship develops between Monica, an empathetic care worker, and Ella - a 99-year-old resident who doesn’t have any close family.

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After a shared experience of the pandemic and isolation from others, this strand celebrates the ways in which people leave a lasting impact on one another. A celebration of ships in the night, the woulda coulda shouldas, and the meaningful ways in which strangers or friends leave an invisible mark. A tribute to those unspoken moments and meaningful glances.

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HOME

ELEVATE

Nia Childs UK, 2022, 12:27 What does it feel like to be free? Kay and Jenna are reuniting for the first time since Kay has been in prison. The lines are blurred as they try to renegotiate their friendship after being kept apart.

Dylan Bloom USA, 2021, 14:58 Tiffany works the graveyard shift as a security guard at a high rise.

Over the course of one night on shift, her morality is tested. She is taken in new directions and forced to choose right from wrong.

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GHOST

Mark Pluck UK, 2022, 16:50 Under the cover of darkness, two strangers bond over a shared secret. One big question remains: how well do they really know each other? This is a story of trust and understanding.

Pernell Marsden Australia, 2022, 10:31 A mysterious visitor breaks into a house while its owner isn’t home. Throughout the film, our main character covers her tracks as she moves through a well-rehearsed routine.

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A FOX IN THE NIGHT

Olivia J. Middeton UK, 2022, 17:29 Annette lives a discontented life working in a road-side cafe until Morgan enters one day, and the pair become transfixed. They are inevitably drawn into a deeply intense romantic attraction.

Keeran Anwar Blessie UK, 2022, 11:35 Excited for a night out on the town, flamboyant and confident Lewis is suddenly cautious and uncomfortable when a friend asks him to pick up a little something from his dealer, Daniel.

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A meditation on the pains and pleasures of growing up. This programme captures the fragility of those final summer days, the heartbreak that comes with the pressure of trying to fit in, the sacrifices we make, and the gradual dawning of consequences and responsibility as the sun sets on more innocent days and we cling onto the glory of childhood freedom.

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Rachid Allaoua Canada, 2022, 20:06 Yanni, a teenage Quebecer of Algerian descent, lives in a small town with his single mother. When a Muslim family moves to town, he is forced by his bully to commit a hateful act towards them.

Margareta F.A. Orkan Norway, 2022, 17:42 Ina is a 17-year-old with a focus on social status. Her little sister Marte is more interested in playing. During a day at a water park, Ina is forced to reconsider which values are most important to her.

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AIN’T NO MERCY FOR RABBITS

SHARING

Aliza Brugger USA, 2021, 16:03 When grandma gets sick, Roan must learn to survive on her own in a world without drinkable water. A glimpse into a world of drought and survival, reminding us of the fragility of the planet.

Mykea Fairweather Perry UK, 2022, 09:45 Sharing explores a mother and daughter relationship through the confines of shared custody. The films looks at the ways in which children are forced to live two lives between both parents.

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BEAUTY BOYS

ONE OF THE BOYS

Florent Gouelou France, 2019, 18:00 Leo, 17 years-old, has a strong taste for make-up. His big brother, Jules, who fears being laughed at, stands against this passion.

On the night of the open stage, Leo shows up in full drag.

Myriam Guimond Canada, 2021, 09:01 On a hot summer day in the countryside, Ines, a young teenager, gets involved in a friendly ball game between boys her age. Among them is Malik, the one she has a crush on.

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A selection of films that explore the surreal, the sinister, and the uncanny. Protagonists reflecting on past mistakes, erotic and spiritual experiences in mundane spaces, and metaphorical board games make up this dream-like series of curious films that attempt to draw us out of reality. You can’t put your finger on it, but perhaps something is not quite right.

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WHO? HOW? AND WHERE?

MUD CRAB

Victoria Garza Mexico, 2021, 11:29 A group of women are playing a board game where you have to guess who is the killer and the weapon, but when a player thinks she has won, the other friends let her know this game never ends.

David Robinson-Smith Australia, 2022, 12:25 Reflecting on her culpability, a woman recounts the traumatising assault she witnessed of a young man in an Australian coastal town. There are heartbreaking moments of reckoning throughout.

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PUBLIC PLEASURE

Sage Mears, Aaron Pagniano USA, 2020, 11:11 In Transfer, Max has the most important interview of his life. He must be in good form in order to achieve his goals, but questions remain about what he really wants in life.

Ruby Cedar UK, 2022, 08:40 In the smoking area of an eery and unsettling party, two women find themselves deeply engrossed in conversation as they turn each other on through their erotic accounts of the banal everyday.

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THE LONE WOLF

TUO TUO

Filipe Melo Portugal, 2021, 23:29 One night on Viva FM’s late night show, host Vitor Lobo gets a phone call from an old friend. The conversation takes a surprising turn as Vitor is forced to remember his past.

An Chu Taiwan, 2022, 13:36 During his weekend leave from the military, Hai goes home to help at the family deer farm. The smell of grass and blood mix with his memories. How will Hai deal with the past and the future?

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UNSAID, UNSEEN DRAMA 4

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Friargate 12:00-13:30

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So often in life we miss things or they miss us, they’re hidden or left unsaid. Who’s to say if you’ll benefit from speaking out or holding back? These are stories of certainty, determination, regret and wonder, where secrets see the cold light of day and personal truths remain under wraps. We are reminded our our continuous inner dialogues and private thoughts.

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SPIRIT

Dhivya Kate Chetty UK, 2022, 15:00 Whilst waiting for her asylum claim to be assessed in Glasgow, a Kurdish refugee’s infatuation with a charismatic Turkish barber forces her to confront her past trauma in order to face the future.

Christine Boateng, Claudia Owusu Ghana, 2021, 07:33 On a quiet afternoon away from the supervision of adults, a girl petitions God about why things are the way they are. With moments of deep introspection, we gain insight into a child's mind.

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THE BARBER

HALF GUARD

SNOW WHITE

Mark O’Connor UK, 2021, 11:18 After a series of perceived transgressions, Lucas decides to confront Israel to restore order to the class. Ultimately, he must consider if what’s out of control is his classroom or his own behaviour.

Lana Barić Croatia, 2021, 14:40 Željka is a 40-year-old woman living a quiet life in an isolated village. An unexpected visit will take her back to the past, which shakes up her daily routine and brings back powerful memories.

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AFTER NOON Alexios Koukias-Pantelis Greece, 2021, 11:27 Nefeli meets Panos two years after their breakup, during lockdown in Athens. Nefeli has moved on with her life, but she soon realises that old feelings start to stir within her after the encounter.

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I LOVE YOU, I HATE YOU Sam Pilling UK, 2021, 22:56 A story about love, life, trauma and letting go. The film explores the power of drawing a line under situations and circumstances, and the strength it takes to make a decision to let something go.

FORGE HER OWN PATH DRAMA 5

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The women at the centre of this programme all have one thing in common: they’re not content to let others – be that men, societal expectations or even nature – determine the boundaries of their existence. From a politician bucking against attempts to make her more appealing to a woman who brings a city to a standstill, these films celebrate women’s agency.

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LE PAIN Pepijn Tebrunsvelt Belgium, 2021, 10:00 A historical short film that follows a house search during WWII. A German soldier investigates if a Jewish family is hiding in a farmhouse that only seems to be inhabited by a Belgian girl.

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CHIATURA Toby Andris France, 2021, 16:00 After the death of her husband in a mining accident, a cable car operator in the city of Chiatura, Georgia, launches her own personal battle against the entire city to fight for justice.

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OUT OF THE BLUE

BLOOD AND GOLD

Céline Baril France, 2021, 30:00 Instead of enjoying her vacation in a peaceful peninsula of Turkey, Anna feels stuck in a strange torpor while her boyfriend, Thomas, doesn’t seem to notice. Then a young girl disappears.

Yamin Tun New Zealand, 2021, 13:00 In New Zealand, 1861, through the snow-capped mountains, an injured woman flees on a stolen horse. After she encounters a horrific scene and intervenes, she must make a difficult decision.

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PORTRAYED

ASKA

Nicole Rixon, Ryan Goodman UK, 2021, 07:36 A picture tells a thousand words. A woman hears them all. When running for office, there are so many hurdles to a successful campaign. Are they the right policies? Can we make a real change?

Clara Milo Canada, 2021, 14:01 Two young disciples must throw their mother’s ashes into the mouth of a volcano in order to prevent its collapse into a flood of flames, which would destroy everything around them.

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A PLACE FOR US DRAMA 6

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NCEM 10:00-11:30

City Screen 12:00-13:30

The comfort and security of a place you can feel at home and free to be yourself is of paramount importance for all of us, but unfortunately it's not something that we can all count on. This diverse selection of films sees people gamble everything to reach it, others try to understand their place in it and the misunderstood are denied the sanctuary of it.

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DASH Rory Fleck Byrne Ireland, 2021, 14:56 A small town stable man struggles with his femininity amidst a rugged rural landscape. As his favourite horse is set to be euthanised at the end of the week, he is forced to make a decision.

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STUCK Kemi Anna Adeeko UK, 2022, 06:39 A young immigrant family discover the UK for the first time through characters they meet in a cafe, which shows the harshness that immigrants can face in everyday situations.

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THE BANISHMENT

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Yılmaz Özdil Turkey, 2021, 20:00 Ziko the sleepwalker is banished from his village for committing a “serious sin” while asleep. This decision is also announced to all the surrounding villages so that no one hosts Ziko or feeds him.

Martín Delfino Guevara Spain, 2022, 13:00 39 is a short film based on true events about the horrific and tragic crime of the 39 Vietnamese people who died hidden in the back of a lorry in Essex, England, in 2019.

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A DEAD SEA

I WAS NEVER REALLY HERE

Nahd Bashir Israel, 2021, 12:22 Kamel, a Palestinian man in his 50s, suffers from autism and travels with his paralysed sister to the Dead Sea to receive medical treatment, in the hope that the seawater will help him.

Gabriel Bihina Arrahnio Germany, 2022, 22:51 Sam (17, German-Ghanaian) and his mother Rita are awaiting the arrival of their old friend Gifty and her son Kwesi (19, Ghanaian). As Kwesi enters Sam’s life, he begins to fall in love.

REJECTING MAINSTREAM SOCIETY DRAMA 7

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Each of these short films centre around courage. Their characters all embody the boldness to reveal their true selves to forces around them, whether that be political, supernatural or patriarchal. Often feeling powerless, characters confront their wildest fears, desires and dreams, while at the same time navigating and circumventing those trying to limit them.

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BLUE NOISE

Carlos Segundo France, 2021, 15:00 In Natal, the northeast of Brazil, the country is preparing to launch its first manned spaceship. A couple lives with their two children near the space centre, who dream of other horizons.

Simon Maria Kubiena Germany, 2021, 16:30 An apprentice craftsman is not only dazed by the noise at work.

In a chaotic world, amongst colleagues, an inaccessible father as well as a demanding girlfriend, the young man seeks closeness.

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HOLLYWOOD

AUGUST SKY

Leni Gruber, Alex Reinberg Austria, 2022, 28:00 Breakthroughs don’t come easy. Especially for up-and-coming actress Anna. Rejected from a recent audition, Anna returns home to find that her dad has already made other plans for her life.

Jasmin Tenucci Brazil, 2021, 16:17 As the Amazon burns for the seventeenth day, a nurse in São Paulo finds herself drawn to a neo-Pentecostal church.

Intrigued and entranced, she enters without expectation.

05 SANDSTORM Seemab Gul Pakistan, 2021, 19:52 Zara, a schoolgirl in Karachi, shares a sensual dance video with her virtual boyfriend, who then blackmails her. Zara searches for the strength to reject the confines of a patriarchal society.

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BETWEEN ALIENATION & BELONGING DRAMA 8

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NCEM 15:00-16:30

Characters who live in these shorts are outsiders. Several are dared to confront trauma with humility and learn to be kinder to themselves. Through miscommunication and invisible barriers, the main subjects in each film long for a deeper connection when they feel abandoned. This only begs the bigger question: can they transform themselves in the process?

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02 TITAN Valéry Carnoy Belgium, 2021, 18:56 Nathan is a 13-year-old boy. Driven by his new friendship with Malik, he dutifully prepares himself for a strange and bizarre ritual to become the new member of a teenage gang.

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INVISIBLE BORDER Mark Gerstorfer Austria, 2021, 27:30 A deportation in Vienna in the middle of the night. Police officer Nancy and her colleague Albert have the task of evicting a family.

The events of the night leave everyone involved traumatised.

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THE SILENT WHISTLE

Jess X. Snow Canada, 2021, 14:00 Chinese-American drag sensation, Sky, returns to their hometown to confront their estranged father. The film comments on the struggles of family relationships and expectations set upon us.

Yingtong Li China, 2022, 18:15 19-year-old girl Ming is a loner who works the night shift in a convenience store. One day near the spring festival, her neighbour Rui invites her for dinner, which summons up her hidden past.

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BURROS Jefferson Stein USA, 2021, 14:28 Set in southern Arizona, 20 miles from the Mexico border on the Tohono O’odham Nation, a six-year-old Indigenous girl (Amaya Juan) discovers a Hispanic migrant her age who has lost her father.

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LITTLE SKY

WAVING NOT DROWNING DRAMA 9

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YSJU 21:00-22:30

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Our world is a shared space, going through constant change and upheaval. There has never been a ‘current climate’ of calm. Though vastly different in premise and portrayal, these films all manage to touch a nerve, awkward, excruciating and raw. With humour and crippling reality, this reel highlights personal moments of struggle, change, discomfort and loss.

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ALL GIRLS

THE CUNNING

Anastasia Bruce-Jones UK, 2022, 14:40 Four teenagers head off on a practice walk for an inter-school competition. If they break the record, all their dreams will come true. But none are prepared for Heather’s ruthless ambition.

Alexandra Maher UK, 2022, 13:00 A teenager with Down’s syndrome helps herself, and others, to escape from accusations of witchcraft. In 1724, Dolly is locked up with her mother, sentenced to be tarred, feathered and burned.

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DESMOND’S NOT HERE ANYMORE

ANGELO

Mmabatho Montsho USA, 2021, 15:55 Abigail battles moving her elderly mother with dementia out from the family home. When her mother continually questions Desmond’s whereabouts, it forces her to finally face the question.

Alejandro Plumb Bolivia, 2022, 08:32 Set in the Andean nation of Bolivia, Angelo is a film about a shoeshine boy who uses the power of his imagination to escape the harsh reality that he faces daily on the streets.

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LAMENT

I HAVE HEARD YOU CALLING IN THE NIGHT

Rubén Sánchez Spain, 2022, 12:12 Anna has several run-ins with boys who try to take advantage of her and her vulnerability. She receives a call from her sister on holiday after friends left her abandoned at a train station.

Paul Bertellotti UK, 2022, 13:29 When Cillian arrives at the platform just before sunrise, aiming for a permanent departure from life, he can’t figure out why there are no trains. Not to be beaten, he calls the information line for help.

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BRITISH TALES DRAMA 10

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Bootham 19:00-20:30

NCEM 17:00-18:30

The British are coming! From activism to our classic reserve, from awkwardness abroad to the sharpest wit in the universe, we Brits are talented yarn-spinners. Here are some amazing shorts made by British filmmakers, both light-hearted and not.

A truly passionate, inspiring reel of films to make you laugh, cry and wonder. A celebration of the diversity of the UK.

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02 THE LOOK Edoardo Ulivelli UK, 2022, 25:00 An unexpected invitation surprises and takes a shy young man’s vacation in Tuscany on a series of unexpected twists and turns as he navigates an offer on the table.

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THE BALLAD OF OLIVE MORRIS Alex Kayode-Kay UK, 2022, 10:29 Based on a true life incident that happened in 1969, where 17-year-old Olive Morris tried to prevent a Nigerian diplomat named Clement Gomwalk from being arrested and assaulted.

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THINGS WE NEVER SAID

DEAD WHISTLE STOP

Manjinder Virk UK, 2022, 16:07 Three British Asian siblings find themselves in remote Bulgaria where their father is taken ill. An unexpected incident forces them to deal with a truth none of them are ready to face up to.

Sean Mckenna UK, 2021, 20:00 Daniel’s not going to the office today. A dying man asked him to deliver a letter, so he’s doing that instead. Though he’s not sure who the dying man was or where the person he’s delivering it to is.

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JOURNEYING

Adam Etheridge UK, 2021, 09:22 A single mum collects her teenage son from hospital following a suicide attempt, but quickly finds herself trapped between the medical advice she receives, and her instincts as a parent.

Garry Jenkins UK, 2021, 19:09 A young man carrying the make-up of his past tries his hand at a brand new skill, which enriches his present and starts him on a journey towards a far more positive and better future.

DESTINATIONS AND DISRUPTIONS DRAMA 11

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In these films, characters are faced with pivotal choices, life-making (or breaking) decisions. From the troubled vagabond to the domestic basketball coach, these figures are challenged by moments that will change them and those around them forever. Relatable, impactful and intense, these shorts provoke discussion about what you would do in the similar situation.

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JACKDAW

WINGS

Mac Nixon UK, 2021, 17:00 A troubled vagabond who ends the suffering of strangers must make an impossible choice when the time comes to keep an old promise. He is caught in a hard position between right and wrong.

Billy Boyd Cape UK, 2022, 12:55 A love letter from the late Sonya Hale, written as a signal of hope to her son after she’s gone. Emotional, intense and deeply personal, this film grapples with parental relationships.

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BROTHERS

BYSTANDER

Pete Schilling Germany, 2022, 16:20 Noah and his brother Tom are hiking through the mountains.

They meet a stranger who helps them rediscover their desire to live. Their destination is a breathtaking mountain lake.

Rachel Aoun Lebanon, Qatar, 2022, 13:15 Roger, a beloved basketball coach, is on his way to work, proudly carrying a chocolate box announcing the birth of his baby boy.

His trip is disrupted when he witnesses a horrific act of violence.

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A DARK MOMENT OF FAITH

INCOMPATIBLE

Zornitsa - Dimitrova Germany, 2021, 17:17 Vicky is struggling for money. Her mother has just died and the only way to raise money for the funeral is by selling her body.

Everything seems very hopeless to her, until she meets Vasco.

Maxine Peake UK, 2022, 15:00 Incompatible is a short film that highlights the importance of pro-choice in a world where women are still continuously fighting for autonomy over their own lives and bodies.

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THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM DRAMA 12

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YSJU 21:00-22:30

Friargate 11:30-13:00

We’re not perfect, are we? Will we ever be? This collection explores aspirations and dreams through the central characters and the heights they often face whilst climbing, even if the pinnacle of hopes seems like it needs something bordering on the supernatural to achieve. Concluding with an original "doomsday musical," this reel will reveal "all the cracks."

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TRIPUDIO Luigi Piana Italy, 2021, 19:42 Tripudio is the story of a teenager with a stammer who has a deep love of cinema. He dreams of becoming an actor, even if his traditionalist and religious family do not support his ambitions.

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BUS GIRL Jessica Henwick UK, 2021, 11:25 An aspiring young female chef navigates the cut-throat world of high-end cooking. We see the stress behind closed doors and what she must endure in order to succeed at work.

LOVELY CREATURE

CANNED

Richard Hunter UK, 2022, 14:51 Lovely Creature is a film about relationships. This showcases the comedy behind the tragic reality of what happens when a parent gives their child everything they’ve ever wanted.

Clemente Lohr UK, 2022, 04:52 Ellen, a mid-20s raver whose lifestyle no longer covers the cracks in her mental psyche, tries desperately to find something hidden in her flat. Vince attempts to teach Ellen the true meaning of love.

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BLUE NOTE

OPERA NIGHT

Pavel Andonov Finland, 2022, 22:25 Against nurse's advice, Leena is faced with a heartbreaking commitment after spending a wonderful and beautiful day with her terminally ill husband Boris in their summer cottage.

Hilke Rönnfeldt Denmark, 2022, 15:15 When she discovers a mysterious crack in the fundament of her workplace at the Copenhagen Opera, cleaner Angeli goes on alert and sets out on a Kafkaesque odyssey for help.

STORIES WE TELL EXPERIMENTAL 1

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Friargate 12:00-13:30

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A mosaic of deeply intimate and artistically bold pieces grapple with themes of memory, the personal and history. This programme is an excavation of the past, present and future dialogues. This is realised though archival response, collage and testimony, and tactile play offers us an entry point to questions of existence, migration and how we hold our history.

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ONE HOME TO ANOTHER

THE DEVOTIONS

Dominique van Olm Netherlands, 2022, 10:00 The past and present weave themselves together through documentation of family moments in and around the Netherlands. A translation of attachment and dislocation on what home means.

Mia Georgis UK, 2021, 14:15 Part biography and testimonial, the film explores the intersection of queer culture and Catholicism. Barry Fitzgerald meets Bernárd J Lynch. Both of them are Irish, gay and culturally Catholic.

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STILL WE THRIVE

CELLULA FILIA

Campbell X UK, 2021, 06:21 Archive footage of Black history from the Caribbean, UK, USA and the African continent is interwoven with Black actors speaking direct to the camera. Includes the poem A Negro Dreams of Rivers.

Piibe Kolka Estonia, 2022, 20:55 A conversation through time between a woman and her great grandmother. Piibe Kolka uses a PXL2000 toy camera to record pixelated visuals to establish a time travelling communication.

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THE SEASON OF BURNING THINGS

I’LL BE BACK!

Asmaa Jama, Gouled Ahmed UK, 2022, 09:04 Using archival footage, sound and familial interviews, the project seeks to track and trace movement / migration between countries.

The narrative revolves around water and landscape of the sea.

Hope Strickland UK, 2022, 10:54 This conversation piece explores Black metamorphosis alongside institutional collecting practices and colonial violences. Throughout, the film shifts across digital, 16mm and archival formats.

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SPATIAL IMAGINARIES

EXPERIMENTAL 2

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City Screen 17:30-19:00

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YSJU 19:00-20:30

YSJU 19:00-20:30

An interrogation of people and their relationship to space, physically or otherwise imagined. From the history of seaweed in northern Scotland to a visual experience of post-Soviet architecture, this compilation explores a wide scape of geographies and stories. In dialogue with history, each piece offers insight into the interconnectedness of people and place.

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RELAY-DELAY Sherry Erskine, Bonnie Sue Stein USA, 2022, 13:11 Erskine and Stein used a penpal structure across great distances to investigate the isolation, normalcy and the restorative properties of walking and resting in nature during late quarantine.

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FIREFLIES Poulomi Basu, CJ Clarke UK, 2022, 15:00 Crash landed and alone, a female astronaut is confronted by the ghosts of her past as she struggles for survival on an inhospitable planet that appears to be sentient.

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SEAWEED

IN PLAIN SIGHT – PART 1: IN ERMS OF CLAY

Julia Parks UK, 2021, 18:33 A 16mm moving image work that explores the folklore, ecology, and history of seaweed in northern Scotland. The film is voiced by hand harvesters, seaweed farmers and environmentalists.

Heather Andrews UK, 2021, 7:05 This film is based on the true events of the Foot and Mouth Crisis of 2001 in Dumfries and Galloway, told though the eyes of a teenage girl, Fraoch, following her epilepsy diagnosis.

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POST-SOVIET SYMPHONY

ETERNITY ON A LOOP

Alexey Evstigneev Russian Federation, 2022, 11:15 If architecture is “frozen music,” then the façades of houses are its score. We look at architecture of the post-Soviet space, from Baroque and classicism to Art Nouveau and Khrushchev.

Isabela Costa Brazil, 2021, 11:53 An employee of God takes a break from heaven’s bureaucracy and spends some time on Earth. This film is a beautiful reminder of our time here, right now, on planet Earth.

IMAGE LOOP

Tuesday City Screen 19:30-21:00

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YSJU 15:00-16:30

sunday Bootham 17:00-18:30

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Image-making and image meaning. The intersection of the digital and physical. How do we consume images and what power do they have to influence us? From the physical decay of filmic material to a humorous essay on relaxation in an age of heightened anxiety, this collection of innovative work spirals as we consider the overloading of information.

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THAT WAS WHEN I THOUGHT I COULD HEAR YOU

THE FILM FACTORY

Matt Whitman USA, 2021, 08:42 That was when I thought I could hear you on petals, on fire, and on the edge of the bridge. A deeply contemplative work about the transient moments we all experience.

Silvestar Kolbas Croatia, 2022, 15:12 This essay on photography shows the passage of time with the ageing of the photographic material itself. B&W photographs of the closed Fotokemika factory, which produced paper and films.

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IMMACULATE VIRTUAL

ERODE

Ryley O’Byrne Canada, 2021, 08:40 A contemplation of the nature of reality, the body and intimacy in the complicated space where technology and humanity blend.

The work is a culmination of writing, research and documentation.

Charles Newland UK, 2021, 03:21 A film that looks at the hypocrisy and repetition of racist antiGRT rhetoric in Britain, combining dog-whistle Tory soundbites with footage of the insidious reality in a montage style.

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CURRENTS / PERPENDICOLARE AVANTI

HAPPY LIFE

Federica Foglia Canada, 2021, 13:00 Currents / Perpendicolare Avanti is a camera-less, handmade, 16mm film collage. It is based on the artist’s autobiographical experience as an immigrant inhabiting multiple countries.

Amélie Hardy Canada, 2021, 16:21 In this anxious and hectic time, this film delves into those unusual outlets that soothe the turmoil of the body and mind.

It paints a portrait of a society in search of meaning and relief.

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DREAMS & IMAGINATIONS FAMILY FRIENDLY 1

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NCEM 10:00-11:00

NCEM 11:30-12:30

Dreams are what you make of them. It’s important to remember that we can be anything that we want in this world. There is a lot of hope and aspiration that can be achieved in letting your imagination run wild. We must encourage young people to let their imaginations soar. This programme of films is dedicated to the dreamers out there. The sky is the limit.

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EMILY THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL Matt Hickinbottom UK, 2022, 15:00 Adapted from the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, The Little Match Girl, this animated film takes you on a journey through the life and times of this young girl trying to survive.

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ALTERNATE MESOZOIC Boby, Laudrin, Métivier, Miguet, Sanrame, Schaeffer France, 2021, 05:26 In the Mesozoic area, Rex and his friends are disturbed by a tribe of annoying humans. A meteor shower will crash on the Earth. But dinosaurs are strong and humans will beg them to protect them.

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LITTLE KARL AND THE ELEPHANTS

THE SOCIAL CHAMELEON

Friedrich Kießling Germany, 2021, 08:19 At the start of WWI, little Karlchen has a big dream: to see the famous elephants of the Sarrasani Circus! To earn the entrance fee, he delivers potatoes to a merchant. Based on a true story.

Alex Ross USA, 2022, 09:30 Cosmo doesn’t fit in with the other animals. No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t seem to find his place in the jungle.

Then, everything changes when he meets another chameleon.

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CAT AND MOTH

LOCKDOWN

India Barnardo Canada, 2021, 07:20 A fluffy white cat wants nothing more than to find the most comfortable spot in the universe to sit, relax and rest, but little does she know someone else has their eye on it too.

Leon Joosen UK, 2021, 11:25 Moley and Dotty find themselves trapped inside Mishmosh’s lab when his state-of-the-art security system is suddenly activated. A fun and engaging tale about what these three moles get up to.

ME & MY FRIEND FAMILY FRIENDLY 2

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YSJU 11:30-12:30

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What does it mean to have a true friend? It’s a person in your life who you can always count on and who is there with you in good times and bad. Sometimes we are happy, sometimes we are scared, but one thing is for certain, and that is life is better with friends. This collection explores the relationships between friends and how a good friend makes life better.

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SILENCE AND HER ROOMMATE

LAIKA & NEMO

Liam Harris UK, 2021, 05:00 When Lola moves to university, Silence is an adorable guest who calms her roommate as she navigates a new daunting life. But as Silence grows, Lola’s ties to the outside world start to suffer.

Jan Gadermann, Sebastian Gadow Germany, 2022, 15:00 Nemo looks different. Nobody else wears a diving suit and such a huge helmet. But then he meets Laika, an astronaut. They reflect upon their similarities and a beautiful friendship forms.

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HARRY THE HAMSTER

I MISS HUGS

Lewis Reeves UK, 2021, 07:09 A young boy’s day out to see Grandad and his grandad’s beloved pet, Harry the hamster, suddenly sours because a dramatic death occurs and an unexpected revelation comes to light.

Ana Songel UK, 2021, 07:45 The story of a single parent and her only daughter who, after migrating to another country, is forced into creating a newfound sense of affection with her mother back home.

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LUCE AND THE ROCK

SNOWFLAKES

Britt Raes Belgium, 2022, 12:59 One day, out of nowhere, a giant rock lays in the middle of the peaceful village where Luce lives. The villagers can’t even open the door to their houses anymore! Luce becomes angry.

Sabrina Stoll USA, 2022, 06:24 Six-year-old Charly is stuck in a children’s hospital for weeks.

However, all she wants to do is to go outside and play in the snow. Unhappy, she watches thick snowflakes fall from the sky.

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YOUNG LIVES

FAMILY FRIENDLY 3

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YSJU 14:00-15:00

Life is complicated, especially for young people. It is full of choices, but how do we choose our own paths? Sometimes it’s difficult to know which direction we should move in. These films look at the connections of family and friendships, and how these relationships help us to move forward and continuously help us to navigate everything that life brings our way.

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I’LL BE FRANK

THE WELL

Carleton Rodgers Ireland, 2022, 15:54 For Danny, with regards to musical taste – he did it his way. He got a kick out of Sinatra, not Sheeran. Regrets? Potential social isolation. Will his love for Ol’ Blue Eyes get under his skin?

Peter Stanley-Ward UK, 2021, 08:35 Known as the outsider, Trish leads three “friends” to a secret well in the hope of building friendships. When they realise the potential of the well, they get a terrifying reminder to to be careful.

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TACKLING

SIGNAL

Gillian Harker UK, 2022, 04:00 A girl and her dad bond over a game of Rugby League.

This film tells the heartwarming tale of a father-daughter relationship and how familial bonds can never be broken.

Diarmuid Donohoe Ireland, 2021, 09:00 The friendship of two young boys is put to the test as they set out to build a radio to communicate with something other worldly. Will they be able to speak with an extraterrestrial?

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WISH HILL

TELL ME A STORY

Aleah Marrow USA, 2022, 08:17 Kaden and Damon find their childhood wearied amidst the enduring pandemic. When quarantine fatigue sets in, Kaden becomes increasingly aware that the “new normal” is capricious.

Arzalier, Brenci, Daniel, Duru, Gil, Jacob, Munos, Tchirikhtchian France, 2021, 06:05 Every evening, Solen tells a fantastic story, in which she’s the main character, to her little sister Luna. However, Luna’s far from guessing the secret that is hidden between the lines.

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INSIDE A FILM FASHION 1

The parameters of fashion film are inviting. It can be dance, documentary, drama or an experimental piece of work. This means that the opportunities to explore identities, and the challenges we face, here and now, on planet earth, are boundless. There’s always a moment of introspection, which manifests through deeply personal stories that resonate universally.

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A STORY OF WOMEN Rosalie Charrier France, 2021, 04:22 A book lays on the ground. A woman discovers it. She dives into its lines, reading it aloud: a liberating speech. Through seven different looks, different characters follow and respond.

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THERMAL Anne-Charlotte Moulard France, 2021, 07:05 For reasons unknown, a writer lacking inspiration has sought refuge at a swimming pool, where he hopes to write in peace. Unfortunately, he soon contends with an incessant flow of spa guests.

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PAIRED FLOWERS

ECHOES OF THE SUBURBS

Hannah Bon USA, 2021, 08:33 A retelling of the Noh theatre play, Takasago and the eternal bond between mother and daughter. The intense but beautiful relationship that only exists between these two people is revealed.

HIBALL Australia, 2022, 02:44 Inspired by Adolfo Bioy Casares’s The Invention of Morel, Echoes of the Suburbs is a future speculative fashion film exploring the dividing line between the realms of consciousness.

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THE SOUND OF WAVES

PEEL

Victor Claramunt, San Millán Spain, 2021, 01:23 Feeling the sea is not only for people who sail. Everyone can express the sea within. It can often be about soul searching and the journeys that we go on when finding ourselves.

Samantha Mandich France, 2021, 03:43 This film translates Anne’s journey as an artist and a human through dance, fashion and a visual narrative that is unafraid to be experimental and challenge genre constraints.

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THE OPEN

MIJO

Kit Pilosof Canada, 2021, 02:52 The Open is about learning to embrace your anxiety through the notion of childlike play, instead of battling it. The film features a creative woman – a dancer – suffering from anxiety disorder.

Mazdey Snob Mexico, 2021, 05:00 Mijo is a young dreamer, suddenly blessed with the gift of King Midas. However his ability has a unique twist: whatever and whoever he touches is stylishly pimped up.

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OFF THE TOP OF MY HAT

SPACING OUT

Luca Tichelman, Rens De Waal Netherlands, 2021, 05:17 The film features experimental “alter ego hats” made by participants of Second Skin Tilburg – a multidisciplinary fashion film project for and with young people from Tilburg Noord.

Omar Perineau USA, 2021, 02:22 The Oasis program was a fleet of fuel carriers dispatched through space. This gave scouting ships the opportunity to refuel and explore deeper parts of the galaxy. The crews were strictly women.

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THE GROOVE OF CHAOS

COMUNIDAD

Haonan Huang USA, 2022, 02:18 A psychological exploration of Time Square in NYC during the pandemic, recalling one of the most surreal times in human history when the whole world shut down and changed forever.

Marco Castro USA, 2021, 01:32 Chachi, a first-generation Mexican-American, discusses community, brotherhood and equality. Recent census shows Latinx Americans are the largest minority with the lowest income rates.

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SPACES OF AUTHENTICITY FASHION 2

We have everyday attachments. Routines keep us in check and the wheels in motion. Every day we are performing different versions of ourselves. We may ask who is this performance for? How do you feel when you look in the mirror? This programme will take you on a number of journeys and invites you to experience those little vignettes of the lives of others.

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02 SAPIENT Ryan Renshaw Australia, 2021, 02:46 Featuring Rachel Burke, this film is the culmination of six months labour and involved many hundreds of hours of post-production visual effects rendering.

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INNERVISIONS Adam C Hayes USA, 2022, 02:30 This film captures the surreal elements in Sharon’s bespoke knitwear designs, with a contemporary dance performance

by Michelle, which is based on 4th dimension principals.

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A SIGNIFICANT NAME

REPLICA

Diane Russo-Cheng USA, 2021, 04:47 A lyrical, unapologetic look at how a name connects to queer Asian identity. A Significant Name tells the story of Banban’s Chinese name, born in Texas to Taiwanese immigrant parents.

Hannah Bon Brazil, 2021, 01:26 A trinity that unites people to become closer. Replica is an experimental fragrance film for Maison Margiela. An inviting fashion film filled with pop colours and a dreamy aesthetic.

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THE LONG GOODBYE

FIRST LOVE

Lunatics and Poets, Eori Wakakuwa Netherlands, 2020, 05:15 We are attached to everyday rituals. Framing them as an intimate daily performance. When this becomes a physical memory, will we ever understand what we leave behind?

Kristina Palukaititie Ukraine, 2021, 01:46 We can look very similar while being kids. But we grow up and form ourselves into the unique personalities, and our growth of course includes the traces other people “paint” us with.

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EYES WIDE OPEN

NEOSHIN

Hilda (Huayi) Xu UK, 2022, 03:38 This film is a compilation of a hip-hop artist’s four paparazzi encounters. Kharis is bathed in light, and we see the moment of him being seen, showing the different states of hyper-visibility.

Sebastian Selg Germany, 2022, 04:02 CR is a virtual world of utopia that people can access to escape reality. To enter CR, users step into CRYPODs to freeze their bodies. Thereby, the ageing process of the human body is stopped.

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HOOF

NEW WORLD ORDER FOR THE TRAVEL ALMANAC

Bon, Magaña, Rodriguez, Ramirez Mexico, 2021, 05:12 The fantastical homecoming of an extraterrestrial beauty leads into an extravagant world, one full of unexpected situations. A journey where the worlds of glamour and the absurd collide.

Timur Celikdag UK, 2021, 04:39 Having pushed Earth beyond its limits, next is our quest to colonise Mars. Surveillance, social injustices and being separated from loved ones are things we endured during the pandemic.

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TOTALITY TEMPTATION

ARTISTIQUE

Celina Collot Switzerland, 2022, 03:52 A group of five ordinary people get ready to go out and interact in the non-places. They find themselves crossing one another without engaging in an endless loop of laps through the spaces.

Kristýna & Kryštof Jankovec Czech Republic, 2021, 03:16 This film celebrates the synthesis of interior design, fashion and visual arts. This invitation to the Artistique design showroom represents an immersive aesthetic and emotional experience.

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THE ACT OF LOOKING FASHION 3

What does it mean to truly understand someone, something or even ourselves? We are often searching for wider meanings and looking for moments of serendipity. This collection of films dives into moments of loneliness as well as our inner strength, whilst also looking at humankind’s relationship with the Earth. We must ask: is looking different to seeing?

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02 VERONICA NOW

Gabriel Juduc Romania, 2021, 02:53 Veronica is each and every one of us. She is the main focus of this intimate film that uses visual allegory to examine the fracture between who we are and how we’re seen by the people we love.

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SAPHI Javier Cano Larumbe Spain, 2022, 02:35 Saphi is an adventure to our origins, back to our roots and the depths of our essence. A journey which connects our inner selves through nature and the world around us.

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SUMMER WITH JOSEPHINE

SONAR

Federico Fenucci Italy, 2021, 04:17 On a day of dreamy melancholy, a woman relives the intensity of a summer spent with Josephine. Josephine never speaks. Yet the days pass, each one different from the next.

Allexia Galvão Brazil, 2021, 07:23 Solitude and courage unite in SONAR, a fashion film that highlights both loneliness and the strengths we find when we connect ourselves with our deep inner power.

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A NEW BEGINNING

Runqi He UK, 2021, 03:53 The story is based in a simulated universe. All reality – including the universe, the Earth and humans – is the result of a “simulation.” It’s the equivalent of living in a supercomputer program.

Christophe Chudy France, 2021, 03:35 The pioneers of a new era, of a new territory. They are unique, singular and beautiful. They free themselves from their social chains and they walk on their own path. They create their own world.

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APORIA

ELEMENTS

Estienne Rylle France, 2022, 14:00 Aporia is a parable of five figures of humanity who face the insoluble. Initially thought of as a cinematographic experiment centred around clothing, this film embarks on a poetic experience.

Filip Fredrik Fredrik Haglund UK, 2022, 01:00 Elements looks at the designs of three of the most exciting upand-coming designers. The designs find its narrative in different elements as the human-made constructions clash with nature.

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ETERNAL FEMININE

PLASTIC VOICES

Andrea Ruiz Spain, 2021, 04:22 What does it mean to be feminine? What does it mean to be a woman? We have grown up in a society that has filled us with parameters and stereotypes that we have to comply with as women.

Luis Castro, Yosu Menacho Spain, 2021, 04:10 A boy, a girl, two cats and a plastic cocktail bag. In other words, this film explores the art of how to love someone through a series of surreal and eventful miscommunications.

11 UN-SPOKEN WORDS OF A HEARTIST Nadine Baboy, Muhiba Botan Belgium, 2021 07:26 In the midst of chaos, the word becomes a movement that brings a new breath of hope to humanity searching for authenticity. A word is enough to reveal the essential and to initiate a movement.

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FUTURES, RECKONINGS & REALITIES MUSIC VIDEO 1

A genre bending programme looking at realities, both altered, defiant and existing. In a post-lockdown world, this programme explores the tools of escapism we use to survive trauma whilst interrogating the intersection of the very present realities, love and life, cognitive dissonance, and the consequence of social consciousness in a post-truth world.

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BROCCOLI CHEDDAR BREAD BOWL Mike Petrow USA, 2022, 03:11 16 animators come together to create an exquisite corpse dedicated to the broccoli cheddar bread bowl. Not the food per se, but the introspection it seems to represent for rapper Duncecap.

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TOPPLE Sarada Rauch USA, 2020, 02:03 Topple is an original song and video from the album called In the realm of a dying star. The video re-enacts a history of toppled statues, symbolising colonialism and institutionalised oppression.

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QUIET NIGHTS

SPACE

Paola Ossa USA, 2022, 04:07 A young man returns to his childhood home after finding out his father has passed. Thomas is then trapped in the house and must confront his abusive relationship with his father.

Erik Rojas USA, 2021, 03:54 A man desperate to save the one he loves goes to any lengths to bring her back. This film is about moments of departure and the choices that we must make in order to follow our hearts.

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FLYING KITES

NICE GIRL

Jesseca Ynez Simmons USA, 2022, 04:00 Isicle is in his workshop making something from wood. This substance for his creation is found all around – from the walls to the trees outside, to the musical keys inside his synthesiser.

Natalie Camou USA, 2021, 03:25 Brimming with Wes-Anderson-meets-grocery-store irreverence, Nice Girl stealthily follows a desperate woman battling to overcome inner and outer manifestations of patriarchy.

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Chris Ullens UK, 2021, 03:44 Somewhere in an enigmatic and dystopian future, a queen gets entertained by her very own brutal talent show. We are reminded of alternative realities with varying degrees of truth.

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MONSTERS Taisia Deeva Ukraine, 2021, 02:55 The video features children cowering in terror, hiding from the unknown, only to be transported to a futuristic corridor where their anxieties are personified as a shrouded monster.

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GANBATENE

MEMO

YI-YU TSAI Taiwan, 2021, 05:36 To the dearest all who always get messed up in life, no matter by your own self or by others, whisper to your heart, even at the most desperate of moments, GANBATENE (Keep going)!

Aitore Zholdaskali Kazakhstan, 2022, 10:17 MEMO raises important topics. Throughout the video, there is a constant struggle of darkness and light on the screen. The gloomy corridor is contrasted with the morning in the steppe.

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BINAURAL GLASS

FEEL SO - NUKULUK

Shelley Hopkins UK, 2020, 04:29 A mesmerising, transcendent trip: mysterious and otherworldly.

These viscous substances are strange yet familiar, in resonance with the granular stretched vocals, strings and binaural beating.

Mateo Carlos Villanueva Brandt UK, 2021, 04:06 Tasked with reacting to an idiosyncratic hip-hop electronica track, Feel So is a music video trying to respond to as many stylistic influences as the music itself and create a new world in the process.

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NEW LIFE

MUSIC VIDEO 2 How do we care for ourselves and each other in a society that prioritises money over everything else? Are we doomed to internalise capitalism or is there another, better path? In the journey to become human – but kinder – we’ll navigate awakening spirituality, connection and preconceived notions of societal norms in order to discover what’s at stake for our future.

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02 LLLL - SILENT DAWN Konstantin Enste Germany, 2022, 05:25 A space traveller is about to find the secret behind a happy and fulfilling existence. There is a lot of reward in this film as we, the viewers, are taken on a journey of discovery.

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HEART FAILURE Will Wightman UK, 2021, 10:27 When Frank falls for his one night stand, he must do everything he can to stop his heart from breaking completely in this innovative musical comedy with many twists and turns.

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MWANJÉ FT. SAMPA THE GREAT - WILDONES

FADE INTO YOU

Michael Rodrigues, Tarryn Hatchett South Africa, 2021, 03:20 Wildones is a visual exploration of connection and oneness with the natural world. This beautiful and memorising film is an existential coming-of-age and uplifting project.

David M. Helman USA, 2022, 07:18 A narrative music video for the band American Football.

Described as emo, math rock and post-rock, the band has a melodic sound and the video illustrates their blended approach.

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I PUT MY HAND INTO A FIST

RODNEY CHROME - TO THE MONEY

Lisa Enes Norway, 2022, 04:34 In this music video, we follow Ella through her day while she’s carrying her heavy alter ego, Coach. A persona that feels like a burden by day but that comes to life on a dance floor by night.

Zac Dov Wiesel US, 2022, 02:55 The story of a Ghetto Popstar. After finding a bag of unlimited money in the forest, Chrome’s destiny becomes set in stone. It asks: is everything pre-determined? What choices do we have?

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SAMORA PINDERHUGHES – MASCULINITY

“RECORD PLAYER” AJR X DAISY THE GREAT

Christian Padron USA, 2022, 07:34 Built around footage of Samora from childhood up to the present and featuring a collage of men of all ages, this film explores how different conceptions of manhood show up in the body.

Yuval Haker USA, 2021, 02:34 A surreal music video combining filmed footage and animation. It is a song about our modern day demons, the masks we wear and the knees we scrape in our desire to fit in.

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MAKE A BABY

P.E.R.I.O.D.

Emily Dynes Australia, 2021, 03:40 The official music video for Australian folk outfit The Maes. Shot on 16mm, Make A Baby highlights six different queer couples in different stages of their lives in a soft and intimate journey.

Monika Kozub Germany, 2022, 03:22 An art music video celebrating menstruation and fighting period poverty. With a tongue-in-cheek approach, it aims to spark a conversation about the period stigma and economic issues.

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DIFFERENT THAN BEFORE

ATOM

Mayumi Yoshida Canada, 2022, 06:00 The story occurs at the engagement party of Sarah. Just when they are having fun singing karaoke on stage, a group of racist hecklers shout rude comments and racial slurs at them.

Quentin Curtat, Cédric Richer France, 2021, 06:45 ATOM isn’t a fully narrated story about the death of our sun, nor is it about those few humans who are observing it. ATOM is about the cosmic laws that bind us all together.

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IN THE ART-HOUSE THRILLER 1

Tuesday City Screen 13:30-15:00

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Film is an art form, and those who make them often do not conform to conventional storytelling means. This selection of films are transformative in their storytelling, messing with our perception of narrative and asking us to consider our lives and the world in a different way. We are invited into ethereal moments, left to decide what we would do in that situation.

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THE BOTTOM Morgan Ruaidhrí O’Sullivan, James Kautz USA, 2021, 08:35 At the edge of a mysterious lake, a reckoning between friends becomes a fight for life – as one man’s subtle mind games threaten the other’s grip on an increasingly fading reality.

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VOICES Abbie Lucas UK, 2022, 10:54 After moving into their new home, Tara and Drew are alarmed when they overhear their neighbours arguing. But as the voices turn to screams and violence, is it their responsibility to act?

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O, GLORY!

CREATOR

Joe Williams, Charlie Edwards-Moss UK, 2021, 15:45 Set in the late 1970s, a psychiatric doctor and his assistant are called to an isolated country house to examine Deborah, whose brother believes she is losing her mind.

Andre LeBlanc USA, 2021, 14:05 A computer designed to flag violent internet content starts creating its own, with its inventors as the subjects. A dystopian look at our reliance on technology and the power it could hold.

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REPRISE

Daniel Keeble UK, 2021, 06:58 A young woman embarks on a traumatic journey as she overcomes an invisible force. Her way of suffering, with its dreamlike, hyper-real aesthetic, is coupled with symbolic meaning.

Kenji Ouellet Germany, 2021, 21:58 Reprise concentrates all cinematic “mind-bending” devices in a subtly ironic way. It is a catalogue of plot twists: retroactive dream presentation, lying flashback, unconscious death and more.

COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN THRILLER 2

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Technology is beginning to take over and completely inform almost every aspect of our lives. This programme of films offers us some stark warnings about the negative impact of our own reliance on technology and the ways in which we can be manipulated through its use. We must ask one critical question: are we truly in charge of our own destiny?

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OVERPOWER

Daniel Padró Spain, 2021, 14:32 All Francisco is trying to do is cancel his contract with his phone provider. It should be simple, but what was supposed to be a mere formality becomes an involved Kafkaesque nightmare.

Tom Goodall Australia, 2021, 11:28 Two pilots fight the central computer of a highly automated plane to try and keep it from crashing down to earth. This is a cautionary tale of where over-automation could lead.

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TRIGGER. CHARLIE. ONE

LONE WOLVES

Dan Clifton UK, 2022, 09:42 In retaliation, a submarine commander must follow orders and, despite her doubts, press the launch button which will trigger the earth’s final nuclear apocalypse.

Elliot Gaynon UK, 2021, 12:38 This contemporary thriller explores the extremist right-wing radicalisation of a young white man in the digital age through the eyes of his father, following their communication breakdown.

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ANACONDA

OVERWRITE

Joshua D Amar USA, 2021, 12:23 After being catfished into an online sexual encounter, a college student flees a horrific vision of a stranger who might be blackmailing him with a non-consensual recording.

Alia Sheikh UK, 2021, 19:59 One nightmarish night in the life of a security guard. Someone is robbing his bank. Someone who looks exactly like him ... we are asked to suspend our reality and think “what if?”

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THE LIFE OF THE MIND THRILLER 3

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Yorks. Museum 21:30-23:00

Friargate 14:00-15:30

NCEM 17:00-18:30

Sometimes nothing is scarier than what lurks inside the human mind. This selection of shorts range from atmospheric psychological horrors with serial killers to ghosts and creatures. It reminds the viewers that fear is an emotion that holds such great power over us. We are asked to suspend what we believe to be real and true, but try to remember – it’s just a movie.

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DEEP CLEAN

Dani Viqueira Spain, 2020, 13:47 Laura studies for her medical degree. You don’t have time for your husband’s hypochondria. Nor for fights. But when everything goes dark and Laura enters the gloom, time is all she will have.

B Welby UK, 2021, 14:59 Maddie is tasked with cleaning the house of a hoarder, an old woman who recently died. As she starts to become increasingly paranoid that she is not alone, Maddie faces a horrifying reality.

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THE EVIL IS INSIDE

BOWLHEAD

Martin Sharpe Australia, 2022, 11:52 A recently divorced father confides to a friend that he’s been seeing demons in the family home. It is a cautionary tale against outsourcing your morality to the supernatural.

Thomas Simon France, 2022, 13:21 A passionate bowler resorts to nefarious ways to improve his game. This film challenges the boundaries of genre, and it crafts a storyline with multiple and layered meaning.

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PART FOREVER

FISHWIFE

Alan Chung-An, Ou Taiwan, 2021, 12:33 There is a custom in Taiwan that the soul of a dead person would go home to visit his family within three days after his death.

Therefore, the family would wait in the mourning hall all night.

Beth Park UK, 2021, 17:14 Fishwife is a dark and mysterious period piece which treads the line between horror and fantasy. In traditional horror, a woman’s fate is used as a plot point to terrify and excite an audience.

REAL WORLD PROBLEMS THRILLER 4

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We often get so caught up in our own lives that it is easy to forget there is a world of politically motivated problems out there. This programme looks at the macro and the micro worlds that surround us and our place within these systems.

These charged films expose and ask us to consider the injustices that people face, often through no fault of their own.

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NAFAS NAKESH (DON’T BREATHE)

THE CRIMINALS

Milad NASIM SOBHAN Iran, 2022, 14:38 To exert more tyranny and suppression, the ruling power has done something to its dissenters so that they exhale smoke when they breathe, and the agents must take such people into custody.

Serhat Karaaslan Turkey, 2021, 24:00 Late at night in a small Turkish town, a young couple tries to find a hotel room to spend the night together. They are rejected from all hotels for not having a marriage certificate.

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USELESS

THE MOTHS WILL EAT THEM UP

Raquel Guerrero Spain, 2022, 07:52 Tito, a neighbourhood boy that everyone is always teasing, wants to prove his worth. He’s already been through several initiation tests, and he is now doing car doughnuts in a vacant parking lot.

Luisa Martiri, Tanya Modini Australia, 2021, 13:49 A psychological thriller that exposes the terror of gendered violence against women. It explores how some men choose to be bystanders – ignoring other violence as “none of their business."

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SAFE

Mehdi Fikri France, 2021, 11:00 France, November 2015. After the Paris terror attacks, the state of emergency is proclaimed to facilitate the work of police forces. A policewoman helps colleagues to conduct a search.

Josema Roig USA, 2019, 09:58 In the middle of the night, a startled little girl wakes up her brother. She has heard a noise lurking outside, but sometimes danger hides right where you can see it: in plain sight.

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SCREEN SCHOOL VR & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES LAB VR focuses on an experiential interfaces, moving beyond the observation of two-dimensional filmmaking. The immersive technology allows users to interact with objects and environments in innovative new ways.

For the fifth year, we present our 360° Cinema and Immersive Experiences Lab, realised in partnership with UAL’s London College of Communication. The Lab takes place in City Screen Basement, 1-6 November, 11:00-21:00. To attend the VR Lab, pre-booking is advised.

Alongside the VR Lab, we present daily VR panel discussions which tap into some of today’s most pressing issues in new technologies, from ethics and representation to data mining and empathic narratives.

Online audiences can access the eight 360° films with an athome VR headset, from 1-30 November. Purchase your Festival Pack, with at-home VR headsets, at asff.co.uk.

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1-6 November City Screen Basement 11:00-21:00

MIDNIGHT STORY Antonin Niclass UK, 2022, 12:00 An old lady, voiced by Miriam Margolyes, is waiting for the last coach in a sad, rundown old bus station. Looking for distraction, she starts observing the lonely travellers around her. Suddenly, the pigeons manage to create a connection – and a moment of harmony – between them all. Midnight Story is the VR adaptation of the BAFTA winning short film Do Not Feed the Pigeons.

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MONOLITHS

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Lucy Hammond UK, 2022, 11:00 Three women. Three voices. Three stories open the world of the English northern landscape in virtual reality, highlighting what it means to come from it, live in it and belong to it. Monoliths will combine the soundscapes of real locations in the north with the stories of three northern women. Their stories and origins are tied to the landscape where they come from and have grown up.

GENESIS Joerg Courtial Germany, 2021, 13:02 With Genesis you embark on a 24-hour journey to experience the dramatic milestones in the evolution of earth and mankind with a previously unknown intensity. Chaos, catastrophe and rebirth mark the history of our Earth, yet mankind exists. 4.7 billion years of evolution condensed into 24 hours reveals: we are children of galactic luck, born in the final second of eternity.

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GLIMPSE Benjamin Cleary, Michael O’Connor UK, 2021, 22:00 Glimpse is a highly emotive visual feast set in the imaginative mind of a heartbroken panda named Herbie who has recently broken up with his girlfriend Rice. Herbie is an illustrator and using his art we delve back through the memories of his relationship from the heartbreaking end to the beautiful beginning. A dreamlike voyage through his mind, his heart and his illustrations.

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UNFRAMED: PAUL KLEE’S HAND PUPPETS

THE CHOICE

Martin Charrière Switzerland, 2021, 12:35 Did you know that the famous painter Paul Klee built handpuppets for his son ? This animated VR experience recreates a puppet theatre using the work of Paul Klee rendered in 3D.

Joanne Popinska Canada, 2021, 28:00 Behind every decision is a human story. Debate about reproductive rights is often heated. Behind every family planning decision there is a human story. The Choice captures a different perspective.

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(HI)STORY OF A PAINTING: THE LIGHT IN THE SHADOW

FACADES

Quentin Darras, Gaëlle Mourre UK, 2022, 15:30 A latest episode of VR series (Hi)Story of a Painting, narrated

by Cerys Matthews, explores the extraordinary story of one of today’s most celebrated Baroque artists: Artemisia Gentileschi.

Kerryn Wise, Ben Neal UK, 2021, 15:00 Put on your VR headset and embark on a unique choreographic journey, walking the line between reality and illusion … Façades is a room-scale dance-theatre virtual reality (VR) experience.

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CHILD OF EMPIRE

KINGDOM OF PLANTS WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

Sparsh Ahuja, Erfan Saadati UK, 2021, 17:00 Child of Empire is an animated VR docu-drama experience which immerses viewers in one of the largest forced migrations in human history: the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan.

Iona McEwan UK, 2021, 16:37 Immerse yourself in the otherwise hidden lives of plants. Follow David Attenborough deep into this savage world and witness together their desperate battles, their beauty and their sacrifices.

1-6 November City Screen Basement 11:00-21:00

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Lina Reinsbakken Norway, 2021, 25:00 It is high time, Civil War has struck the mind and the dark figure of Hel is on the rise to power. She has stolen the mind’s Will, and the brain is about to be subject to a new mind order.

Dennis Stein-Schomburg Germany, 2021, 15:00 In this game, you are placed in a city named “Evia”. Everything you see is out of a “giant perspective”. Walk around, find the timeline and explore the city. There is a lot to discover.

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BUNKER VR

Maximilian Villwock Germany, 2022, 14:45 Thetis, a Cypriot-flagged, German-owned container ship, sails the oceans carrying seafarers from Ukraine, Poland and the Philippines. This is where “A Passage” occurs, an immersive experience.

Tom George Ross UK, 2022, 07:58 Ellie and Alfie break into an old, deserted Nuclear Bunker, filled with labyrinthine rooms, only to find the body of Alfie’s younger brother, who disappeared many years ago.

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DISLOCATION

Damian Thorn-Hauswirth USA, 2022, 05:55 Castle of Unknowing is a VR experience presented as a visual poem. Enter into a virtual reality surrealist allegory, where the viewer explores themes of suffering and transformation.

Veljko Popovic, Milivoj Popovic Croatia, 2020, 07:45 Dislocation takes a look at an absurd moment of disbelief and fear. It examines our internal processes and offers a visual depiction of a person forced into extreme circumstances.

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pitching sessions test your ideas with a leading uk distributor.

Developing a feature project? Looking for advice and pointers on developing your big idea?

Pitching Sessions are a chance to get your project in front of key decision makers from the UK’s leading production companies. Meet one-to-one with Development Executives from the likes of Film4, Goldfinch First Flights, BBC Films, Guardian Documentaries and Doc Society.

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Famously, cinema is an empathy machine – a space where we can engage, connect and see the world through the eyes of others. In this strand, we invite curators from around the world to meet our audiences and share diverse perspectives.

This year’s organisations include Oska Bright Film Festival, Iris Prize, Queer East and Directors Notes, amongst many others. These champions of new filmmaking offer compelling narratives that broaden the scope of cinematic representation and tell us stories from around the globe, covering a broad spectrum of experiences.

We hope that these films will offer you the opportunity to experience someone else’s point of view – to immerse yourself in ideas and dreams beyond your own, and in doing so, open yourself up to new horizons, landscapes and cultures.

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QUEER EAST: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG Queer East brings LGBTQ+ cinema from East and Southeast Asia to UK audiences and seeks to amplify the voices of Asian communities. This electrifying selection of shorts compiles some of the highlights from previous festival editions, showcasing the work of emerging filmmakers from across the regions. The programme is dedicated to the dreams of youth, to hopes and ambitions that push against cultural boundaries and seek to unleash dynamic visions of the future. These coming-ofage stories capture a generation in flux: kids and adolescents who experience the harsh realities of being different, whilst embracing the promise of queer dreams to bring about meaningful change.

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KADO (A GIFT)

Lim Jen Nee Singapore, 2019, 08:00 Six-year old Stanley enjoys dressing up as Queen Elsa, a role he performs with gusto. But his days of singing as Elsa appear numbered, as he will start formal education soon.

Aditya Ahmad Indonesia, 2018, 15:00 Isfi dresses as a boy when she is amongst her male friends but wears a hijab to be accepted at her best friend’s house. Two days before Nita’s birthday, Isfi prepares a gift for Nita in her bedroom.

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THE SUMMER OF 12

Moxie Peng China, 2019, 11:00 When Little Jia is asked to read the essay he wrote about Women’s Day out loud to his classmates, he is forced to hide the painful truth that only his friend Dong knows.

You-Lang Kuo Taiwan, 2019, 25:00 Amongst the young members of a swimming team, the onset of early puberty and a growing feeling of coming-of-age begins to turn an innocent camaraderie into something far more intimate.

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IN HIS ISLAND

Yi-Ru Chen China, 2019, 19:00 Xia Qing has a hearing impairment and a deep love of dancing. A rare opportunity arises to join a dance company, so he seeks his mother’s approval by using the silent language of his fingertips.

Christian Candelaria Phillipines, 2017, 20:00 A small fishing community struggles amidst an oil spill. A prepubescent and cheerful young boy who is battling with his identity finds comfort in his dreams of becoming a mermaid.

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IRIS PRIZE: GAYS GROWING OLDER There is increasing visibility of LGBT+ people in film and TV. However, they have one thing in common: youth! Clearly, they disappear once they reach 25-30 years of age. The Iris Prize film archive suggests otherwise. This collection presents a picture of older LGBT+ people, as diverse and possibly even more outrageous and daring than their younger selves. Even if it is just experience, it appears as confidence to search for love at 80 or engage in shoplifting, all in the name of love.

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WEDNESDAY 2 November Friargate 19:30-21:00

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QUIXOTIC PLAYER

Susan Jacobson UK, 2016, 13:00 In this heartwarming tale, Rita is about to kick the bucket, but before she does, she’s got one final job to do: drag her granddaughter out of the closet. A beautiful story of family bonds.

Jay Bedwani UK, 2015, 17:00 We follow Barry, an anti-war protesting English Literature Professor, in his final week of work, directing his final play. He reflects on his career and the men he has loved and lost.

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GREAT ESCAPE

Angela Clarke UK, 2018, 15:00 Bryan Bale grew up in Cardiff at a time when homosexual acts between men were still illegal. As a young man in the 1960s, he moved to London, enjoying everything the city had to offer.

Sal Bardo USA, 2016, 06:00 A 70-year-old leaves her husband for a woman she met decades earlier. This is a story of personal reckoning and making those important decisions at a crossroads in life.

05 CECIL AND CARL Elvis Leon, Gaston Yvorra USA, 2016, 15:00 Cecil has lived alone in a giant house ever since Carl, his partner of 43 years, was diagnosed with advanced dementia and then admitted to a nursing home. This story focuses on commitment.

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THIS IS THE PLACE Presented by BFI Doc Society Made of Truth Fund, these four beguiling documentary stories traverse British place and identity. In narratives created by talented emerging filmmakers, rove through England’s diverse relationships, customs and communities in glorious 16mm in Mirrors; be immersed in a creative and thought-provoking exploration of Black Male experience of sexual trauma and healing in #BlackBoyJoy/Gone; take a turn with Canvey Island residents and the spectre of an environmental disaster they face in Until the Tide Creeps In and lose yourself in the company of the inimitable Allan in Finding Appiness.

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FINDING APPINESS

Alice Hughes UK, 2021, 17:45 Trapped behind a sea wall and in the shadow of two hazardous chemical sites, an islander’s vision of a disaster on Canvey is brought to life. A dramatic imagining of a potential catastrophe.

Natasha Hawthornthwaite UK, 2022, 11:44 After 70 years of keeping a devastating secret, eccentric fashionista Allan Bradbury is on a journey to recovery. By opening up about his childhood trauma, can he find true appiness in later life?

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MIRRORS

Isaac Ouro-Gnao, Ashley Karrell UK, 2022, 25:00 #BlackBoyJoy/Gone is a documentary hybrid short by and for Black men, exploring sexual trauma and healing through first person interviews, collective stories, poetry and dance.

Paul Daly Uk, 2022, 29:00 Shot on 16mm film, Mirrors is a lucid diary and poetic map of an island, its relationships, customs, rifts and bonds, depicting its diverse individuals, communities and historic events.

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SEEING OURSELVES These films have been selected to explore what happens when we pause and understand who we are. From a boy who wants to fly to the moon to feel connection, to a stranger in a cafe delivering an eerie message to someone half his age, the stories encourage us to look deeper at ourselves, whilst also questioning our motives and re-evaluating our worldview along the way. Two of the films (Flight and Sugarcake) were shown at We Are Parable’s first ever international event, The Shot List, and it is the first time they are being screened in the UK.

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Kia Moses Jamaica, 2020, 13:08 After finding himself at a crossroads in life, a Jamaican boy sets out to fulfil a dream ten times his size: to fly to the moon, despite his circumstances and father’s opposition.

Joshua Paul Jamaica, 2022, 12:06 A security officer sees no way out of his current situation, until he meets Sugarcake, a sex worker. The story takes many interesting twists and unexpected turns, as we look into the lives of others.

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THE BALLAD OF OLIVE MORRIS

David Anderson UK, 2021, 15:26 In the early morning at a riverside greasy-spoon café in Kent, a lone stranger cuts an odd figure. The exhausted waitress is barely holding it together when her teenage son arrives.

Alex Kayode-Kay UK, 2022, 10:29 This film follows true life events based on an incident that happened in 1969, when a 17-year-old tried to prevent Clement Gomwalk from being arrested and assaulted.

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HARD TO REACH

Carl Earl-Ocran UK, 2022, 13:25 Old wounds resurface when a neurotic, overworked law grad is forced to face his estranged friend and former sparring partner, now an amateur boxer in East London.

Darryl Foster UK, 2022, 13:51 Morey wants to make it through to the end of the day without succumbing to a breakdown but, on the hottest day of the year, the tension humming underneath only intensifies on a field trip.

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TALES, WAVES, MYTHMAKERS, REBIRTH Following on from T A P E’s programme in last year’s Aesthetica Film Festival: Roots, Seeds, Flowers, Fruit, this programme explores experimental and mythical works that surrender themselves to water.

Whether destructive, isolating, replenishing, symbolic or a complete rebirth, the films explore the power of heritage and ancestry. Ebbing and flowing between reality and mysticism, we ponder the shape of water and the many forms it takes in our construction of stories.

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Sunday 6 November YSJU 17:00-18:30

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BORN AGAIN

Areena Ang UK, 2022, 06:08 An experimental split-screen video that emulates a family photobook. Moving from the personal to the wider community, the film illustrates climate change phenomena in Malaysia.

Candice Onyeama UK, 2022, 20:23 The film follows Nwa, a British-Nigerian woman tormented by her inability to have children. However, a transformative baptism leads her on a journey of healing and rebirth.

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THEY MET UNDER A CEILING OF SKY

Carla Andrada Spain / UK, 2016, 07:00 Taking the poetic power of the sea as main elements, Andrada subverts the role traditionally imposed on women. Images that, when fading out, reflect a world whose sensitivity is mutating.

Catriona Gallagher UK, 2021, 21:00 A film written, shot and performed by multiple selves of the artist in an island summer house. Stranded for seven days, the artist made a film using only herself in front and behind the camera.

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CHANSON POUR LE NOUVEAU-MONDE (SONG FOR THE NEW WORLD)

THE SEASON OF BURNING THINGS

Myriam Charles Canada, 2021, 09:00 Many years after the disappearance of her father in Scotland, a young woman recalls her childhood on a Caribbean island, which brings about memories of a past she’s long forgotten.

Asmaa Jama & Gouled Ahmed UK, 2022, 09:00 A moving-image collaboration unfolding from the creators’ perspectives in the Somali diaspora. The piece takes the lead from East African mythos and Islamic imagery to explore mythmaking.

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WHO CAN TELL WHAT STORIES? This programme looks at how documentary stories are told and asks questions about who is telling them and what happens when a community or individual turns the camera on themselves. Do you need to have lived experience in order to tell an authentic story? How do you accurately represent someone or something? Featuring films from and by northern filmmakers, this programme asks: does proximity to your subject inform how the filmmaker identifies with, interprets and shapes the stories they tell? A panel discussion will look at the ethics of documentary, authentic storytelling, co-creation and accountability.

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CREATIVE SPACES

Rhea Storr UK, 2018, 12:00 Can you write about this? Do you think I’m Black enough? Do you think I’m white enough? Viewer: a message to you. Black bodies exist in rural spaces too – I am sure I am a mixed message.

Tarik Skalli UK, 2021, 08:04 A film about the relationship three artists have with the city in which they grew up in. Unable to leave due to lockdown, the three of them reflect upon inspirational places from over the years.

Saturday 5 November City Screen 12:00-14:00

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HANGING ON

VICTORIA STREET

Alfie Barker UK, 2021, 10:00 A docu-drama spotlighting the strength of community in a neighbourhood that unite when they are forced to the edge of extinction. This is what it means to be hanging on.

Asma Kabadeh, Aaron Hopper UK, 2021, 02:20 This is a spoken word film performed by Warda Yassin, Sheffield’s poet laureate. Victoria Street explores her local community alongside her experience growing up in Broomhall, Sheffield.

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TICTOC

Sami Baghdadi, Mohamed Ibrahim, Yousuf Idris, Fahmie Sabran UK, 2020, 08:35 A short film about hope, resilience and men’s mental health.

Lloyd Samuels explores finding a way through the childhood trauma he experienced as a result of racial oppression.

Mark Waters UK, 2020, 22:25 In the 16 years that Felix has grown up, he has had to contend with the unpredictable and consuming nature of Tourette’s Disorder, whilst navigating the usual tribulations of adolescence.

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ELDERS

Carol Salter UK, 2020, 11:00 In a forgotten seaside town in the north of England, 78-year-old Dave hands out food to those in dire need. After 10 years of austerity, the portrait of a volunteer-run food bank hits home.

Glen Milner UK, 2015, 07:27 After leaving India for the industrial north of England in the 1960s, Karim and Katari Chand never imagined they would end up being married longer than any other couple in the world.

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BIRDS’ EYE VIEW: SHE WEAVES A DREAM She Weaves A Dream explores finding freedom in creativity, each lensed by artists and filmmakers based in the South West Asian and North African region. Across animation, lyrical documentary, absurd comedy, fantastical drama and feminist twists, each of our characters find liberation through imagination. This selection has been curated

by Yasmin Jenoui and Melanie Iredale of Birds’ Eye View, together with programmers at Flying Broom Women’s Film Festival in Turkey, Beirut International Women Film Festival in Lebanon, and Regards de femmes: festival international de film de femmes in Tunisia.

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UP TO THE SEA SHE WEAVES A DREAM

LOVE IN GALILEE

Maryam Khalilzadeh Iran, 2021, 09:00 From the kitchen table to the bottom of the ocean, three generations of women express their shared grief in the aftermath of war by weaving their memories and dreams.

Layla Menhem, Nader Chalhoub Lebanon, 2021, 20:00 Pressured into an arranged marriage, Faten is disillusioned by notions of love. On returning to her hometown, a newfound outlook opens her up to a freedom that transcends expectations.

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TURKISH GOTHIC: PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY

BINT WERDEN (BECOME)

Burcu Uğuz Turkey, 2020, 13:00 An artist is commissioned to paint the portrait of an upper-class family. The couple is confronted by the ways constructed notions of class, gender and family have influenced their inner dynamics.

Maysaa Almumin Kuwait, 2020, 14:00 Desperate for meaningful connection, a lonely office worker finds solace in a dying cockroach. This absurd companionship takes a dark turn as she struggles to find a grip on her life.

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I AND THE STUPID BOY

WARSHA

Ben Haia Tunisia, 2022, 14:00 On the way to her hot date, Nora is startled by her manipulative ex, Kevin. His sexist taunts give way to a tense chase through an abandoned building, but the tables turn when Nora regains power.

Dania Bdeir Lebanon, 2022, 15:00 Mohammed, a Syrian migrant, volunteers to work on one of the most dangerous cranes in Beirut. At a soaring feat, and safe from peering eyes, he finds the freedom to express his true inner self.

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DARK HEARTS, UNHINGED MINDS Whilst most of us are adept at keeping our darkest thoughts at bay with no intention of ever enacting them in our day-to-day lives, there are those who find themselves unable to quell the nagging compulsion to give in to their inner demons. As a result, they wreak havoc upon those unfortunate enough to be in their orbit when bad thoughts turn into dark deeds. This collection of films explores the inherent darkness of the human condition, taking us into a bleak netherworld without hope, a romance where taboo desires can be finally realised and situations where psychosis and ill intentions uncomfortably walk hand in hand.

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THE FOURTH WALL

LEAD BALLOONS

Kelsey Bollig France / USA, 2020, 11:36 The Fourth Wall is about the labyrinth of sanity. It’s the interworking of one woman’s mind as she faces her decaying acting career and the moronic newcomers replacing her.

Lisette Donkersloot Netherlands, 2021, 08:25 Lead Balloons is set in a dystopian reality where we follow Abe, a perpetual coward who decides to end his life with the help of a suicide service: a mysterious, self-driving death cab.

wednesday 2 November City Screen 13:30-15:00

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HOW TO SAY I LOVE YOU AT NIGHT

FLYTRAP

Andree Ljutica USA, 2020, 16:37 When Paul refuses to leave, Benny’s easy night of sex and drugs takes a strange turn in this 16-minute single take film exploring notions of male-on-male intimacy, sexuality and violence.

Connor Radding USA, 2019, 06:54 Flytrap follows a germaphobe as he struggles to live with the unsanitary habits of his housemate. A relatable, tense watch, elevated with cramped visuals and a huge dose of paranoia.

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PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN

TANTRUMS

Jared Hogan USA, 2018, 14:00 An unsettling 14-minute short film that centres around a young man haunted by visions of death. This is a bold, daring piece of filmmaking that’s certain to split opinion.

Zander Coté USA, 2020, 09:39 A troubled teenager manipulates those closest to him in odd and uncomfortable ways. Thanks to a series of long, static takes, our discomfort grows with the film’s gradual tone of claustrophobia.

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STUFFED Theo Rhys UK, 2021, 19:18 A taxidermist dreams of stuffing a human and meets a man online that is so afraid of ageing that he volunteers to be her specimen.

Unexpectedly, a romantic spark develops between them.

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EAST AFRICAN STORIES: MY TOWN, MY LIFE, MY LENS Scottish Documentary Institute returns to Kenya to collaborate with Docubox to grow documentary talent across East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Rwanda). Over a period of 12 weeks, filmmakers are mentored in the making of their shorts and helped in connecting the personal, the social and the historical in their stories. They come together for a week in Nairobi to finish their editing and network with each other. The six films produced tackle topics from the environment to the legacy of war, each framed through a decolonialising lens.

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thursday 3 November NCEM 14:00-15:30

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AGAINST ALL ODDS

IF TURTLES COULD TALK

Thok Koang Thor Sudan, 2022, 9:42 Anita returns to Kakuma refugee camp, once the home she shared with 185,000 refugees from South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and Burundi. Her vision is to fuse the modern and traditional sounds.

Juma Adero Kenya, 2022, 20:00 Jumba beach is an area inhabited by exotic marine life, green sea turtles and the fishermen who poach them. Three locals do everything in their power to protect the endangered species.

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YULE MZEE

Dylan Habil Kenya, 2022, 11:45 Miezi Kumi is a short documentary of the love between Zacharia Mutai, his family and the last two northern white rhinos, which he has to take care of for ten months in a year.

Moses Irungu Kenya , 2022, 15:14 Despite his age, 70-year-old-Peter Macharia goes against all odds to build a career in marathon, a young man’s sport. The documentary explores the challenges he faces on his journey.

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THE COMMANDER’S DAUGHTER

FORGIVEN NOT FORGOTTEN

Oroma Gladys Uganda, 2022, 11:40 The Commander’s Daughter is a film about a formerly abducted woman’s struggle to ensure that her daughter, who was born in captivity, does not become a child-mother like her.

Emmanuel Nturanyenabo Rwanda, 2022, 11:50 Francois was afraid to stand in front of Benoit to confess his role in the genocide. Benoit was angry and wished to take revenge.

When Francois asked for forgiveness, Benoit had forgiven him.

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PAKISTAN STORIES: THE FEMALE GAZE In order to celebrate 75 years of Independence, British Council Pakistan brought together Scottish Documentary Institute and Patakha Pictures to mentor 10 female filmmakers in the making of five trailblazing short documentaries. The films are gentle and intimate, despite exploring some of the important injustices faced by women. Their filmmakers are both reinventing our understanding of being a woman in Pakistan and also redefining the film industry with their powerful new work.

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MY MOTHER’S DAUGHTER

SINF E TAAL (WOMEN OF MELODY)

Ahmen Khawaja, Mariam Khan Pakistan, 2022, 14:45 This is the story of a teenage girl who was abducted and forced into marriage a few years ago by a suspected pedophile. She managed to escape and now lives in hiding with her mother.

Amna Maqbool, Beenish Sarfaraz Pakistan, 2022, 10:10 Xhighini is an endangered folk instrument of Hunza, GilgitBaltistan. Young Asiya is one of the few players of Xhigini.

She hopes to preserve and protect the intangible heritage.

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HAQEER (THE UNWORTHY) - LIFE OF A TRANSGENDER

Seema Iqbal, Sehrish Kanwal Pakistan, 2022, 12:21 Muhammad and his sister were both born blind. Despite being a bright child, he got bullied at school. He found himself being the first blind student attending Karakoram International University.

Farzeen Aziz, Bushra Pervaiz Pakistan, 2022, 12:40 Saima is a woman born in a male body. After a life of discrimination, she is in the process of getting herself a new identity card with gender XX, in order to facilitate moving abroad.

05 A FEMINIST’S STRUGGLE Areeba Naveed, Fatima Syed Pakistan, 2022, 11:50 “My body, my choice” is the feminist slogan that actually has different meanings to different generations in Pakistan. This film explores those divisions and the factions they create.

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STORIES THAT CHALLENGE INJUSTICE Oska Bright is the world’s leading festival for films made by, or featuring, people with learning disabilities or autism. With less than five per cent of disabled people working in the UK film industry, the festival is driven to make change happen. Working internationally with industry partners and funded by the BFI, the team produces the BAFTA-qualifying Oska Bright Film Festival, promotes accessible screenings, runs training for venues and develops skills for aspiring filmmakers. Oska Bright puts people with learning disabilities or autism where they should be: on the big screen.

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Eyre and Ely UK, 2020, 15:40 This film follows two teenage boys. Both are named Sam, and they meet at the swings of their local park each week to escape their dysfunctional home lives, where they slowly fall in love.

Tom Berkeley, Ross White Ireland, 2021, 23:29 Set against the backdrop of a working farm, this black comedy follows the reunion of estranged brothers Turlough and Lorcan following the untimely death of their mother.

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DANCING TO ART

MATTRICIDE

Nadira Amrani UK, 2019, 06:01 Four Corali dancers have chosen works from Tate Britain and developed individual responses to them. This film shows people having the freedom to enjoy the gallery however they want.

Gemma Rigg UK, 2021, 03:00 A humorous stop motion thriller following one woman’s fight with urban fly-tipping. If Hitchcock made The Birds with mattresses instead of crows, it would look something like this.

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05 FILTERS

GALOOT

Lianne Mackessy Australia, 2020, 03:42 After feeling overwhelmed by unrealistic beauty standards, Kira, a young woman with Down syndrome, is led to change her online appearance to gain employment.

Devon Leaver USA, 2021, 08:34 Galoot is an experimental film following the journey of a space creature named Galoot, which immerses the viewer in the experience of growing up on the autism spectrum.

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DA HUMBUG

Rebekah Fortune UK, 2021, 12:20 A young couple with Down’s syndrome must overcome prejudice and danger to try and save the AI baby they want to adopt. A film about the disposability of disability.

Johnny Schumann UK, 2020, 02:18 A heartwarming tale about a grumpy old man who dislikes Christmas but receives an unexpected gift that opens his eyes to the true importance of the festive period.

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THE SECRET LIFE OF TOM LIGHTFOOT Ray Jacobs and Arty Party UK, 2021, 10:00 Tom is anxious. He holds a secret in his human heart; a wing beat and a flutter, and it’s bursting to take flight. This is a tale of magical realism to be witnessed and shared.

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THIS IS NEWS RADIO Andrew Kavanagh Australia, 2020, 07:00 Two weary journalists rediscover their passion for the job at a busy news radio station through their love of freestyle percussion. An absurdist take on how news is really recorded.

fringe at street life Unite. Create. Transform.

10 contemporary artists.

Engage with the here and now.

New to 2022, we’re working together with Street Life Hub to bring you our first fringe event: Unite. Create. Transform. Discover the transformative power of art in an exhibition that brings together award-winning artists who invite you to explore work that disrupts the status quo.

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NORWAY IN FOCUS: SURREAL SHORTS This programme is curated from the 2022 Norwegian Short Film Festival by the festival’s assistant director and filmmaker Anika Salvesen. Held every year in July, the festival is the oldest and biggest short film festival in Norway, and it is the only Oscar-qualifying festival in the country. The competition programme for international short films attracts filmmakers from all over the world to Grimstad, and the festival also facilitates networking and connections between the Norwegian and the international film communities. The festival is an important arena for new talent.

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FANITULLEN (THE DEVIL’S TUNE)

Thomas Lunde Norway, 2021, 13:31 The middle-aged alcoholic Runar believes he has scored the perfect date. However, things take a strange turn when he realises he has been impregnated with her alien eggs.

Lars Joar Hegdal, Ole Kristian Øye Norway, 2022, 10:54 The local fiddler Ragnar is madly in love with Synnøve. But, she is to be married to the richest man in the village; a big, obnoxious brute. Ragnar throws his violin into a dark pond.

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WHY I DANCE?

THE DIRECTOR

Andreas Strand Renberg Rwanda/Norway, 2021, 25:00 Why I Dance is a dance documentary by Sånafest. French choreographer Louis Clément da Costa worked with a group of dancers in Kigali, Rwanda. The theme they explored was “freedom.”

Ingrid liavaag, Linda Gathu Norway, 2022, 13:00 A newly graduated female director wants to put on an Afrofuturistic performance at the National Theatre. She is invited to pitch, but the meeting does not go according to plan.

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OBSERVATION

Margrethe Danielsen France / Norway, 2022, 10:33 An eager little bear is waiting for his birthday guests to arrive at his party. Slowly, he realises that he has been rejected. But the determination to celebrate his birthday is still strong.

Christoffer Lossius Norway, 2022, 20:00 When the couple Peter and Thea show up for the teacherparent talk in their son’s kindergarten, they are met not only by their kid’s teacher but two other employees as well.

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NORWEGIAN SHORTS: DEFINED BY SPACE Defined by Space is made by some of the best Norwegian contemporary documentary filmmakers with a focus on architecture. The programme focuses on how we define space and how space influences and defines us, the inhabitants. Space can be easily invaded and taken from us; it can become political; we can immerse ourselves in its beauty or simply become one with it. The films offer audiences an opportunity to experience all of the mentioned synergies and intrusions and give the viewer an opportunity to be defined by space. This programme has been curated by Anika Salvesen, filmmaker and assistant director at The Norwegian Short Film Festival.

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HAMMERSBORG

Odveig Klyve Norway, 2021, 05:00 Some are looking for a beautiful view. Some lose their view. A huge cruise ship is approaching a small town. View is a sensory film that comments on Norway’s cruise tourism industry.

Birgitte Sigmundstad Norway, 2017, 17:00 Hammersborg, Protecting the Bygone Future is shot in the government quarters in Oslo where the terrorist attacks of 22 July, 2011 took place. The film tells the story of these buildings.

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THE WINODW AND I

Paul Tunge, Egil Håskjold Larsen Norway / Italy, 2018, 20:53 A visual, meditative journey through iconic Norwegian modernist and brutalist architecture. This film takes viewers through a meditative journey of time and design moments.

Anna Ulrikke Andersen UK / Norway, 2015, 03:55 The Window and I is a self-portrait investigating how the sets of windows filter air, light and view, and how they affect the body.

Filmed in London, UK, Alfaz Dei Pi, Spain, and Budor in Norway.

05 MANIFESTO Ane Hjort Guttu Norway, 2020, 27:00 Manifesto is a fictional story about an art school. Secretly, however, the institute operates as an autonomous, experimental school with its own rules for teaching, evaluation and reporting.

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LISTENING PITCH: FILM PREMIERES The Listening Pitch is an innovative collaboration between Audible and Aesthetica, looking for original stories that demonstrate how listening helps us to understand different points of view. This year’s awards were given to the following filmmakers: Sparsh Ahuja, Omi Gupta, Jade Ang Jackman and Ross McClean. We will also screen the 2021 winning film Blind as a Beat. After each screening, there will be a short Q&A with the filmmaker. Saturday 5 November. Venue: NCEM York, YO1 9TL. Free drink upon arrival. Bar and a live DJ performance post-screening with duo Human Capital.

Doors open 19:00 Screenings start at 19:30 Live DJ performance 21:30 Free with Festival Pass but pre-booking is advised.

BIRDSONG Sparsh Ahuja, Omi Gupta UK, 2022 Birdsong explores the dying whistling traditions of the Hmong people of northern Laos, whose sonic exchanges straddle the boundary between music and speech. The film follows the personal stories of three individuals from Long Lan village as they reflect on their vanishing musical language.

SPEED OF SOUND Jade Ang Jackman UK, 2022 Speed of Sound is a sonic portrait of self-professed adrenaline junkie Carina Edlinger, whose determination and athletic prowess led her to win gold at the Beijing Winter Paralympics. She skis 80kmph down a snow laden mountain at two per cent vision with nothing but her guide’s voice and rush of the wind.

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THE SHORT-WAVE LISTENER Ross McClean UK, 2022 Allister’s home is difficult to miss; the roof is crowded by countless 20ft aerials. This is the consequence of an intricate system of radios Allister has used to communicate. Since an operation removed his voice box, Allister has struggled to maintain these connections.

BLIND AS A BEAT Jessi Gutch, Liz Jackson UK, 2021 A celebration of the power of listening, set against the backdrop of a film director’s failing eyesight. Told through four phases of loss, the film portrays a journey: from ex-documentary filmmaker who used sight as a primary sense, to someone who is using hearing predominately.

LIVE DJ PERFORMANCE Human Capital 21:30-23:00 Experience a live hardware performance from duo Human Capital, who will create an evolving soundscape in real time – shifting from dreamy ambient to cerebral IDM. Alistair Beecham and Alex Hughes are based between Manchester and York, hosting radio and club nights in the North of England. @human.capital.leeds

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AWARDS CEREMONY join us to celebrate the 2022 winning films.

SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER 16:30-19:00 Every film in ASFF’s Official Selection is in competition for one of our prestigious awards, chosen by an experienced jury. These accolades have a track record of launching and nurturing exciting careers in film, and we invite you to be a part of this exciting event.

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New Wave is your introduction to the next generation of filmmakers.

We are the only festival in the UK that offers a dedicated strand celebrating graduate filmmakers. This is your chance to see work by fresh talent and to meet the visionaries who will shape the future of film.

Each New Wave screening is either introduced or followed by a panel with filmmakers, industry professionals and academics. In these discussions, we dig deeper into the craft and artistry of filmmaking and explore the contemporary issues shaping the industry (and the world) today. This year’s events will cover ideas authenticity in storytelling, budget-filmmaking and how fashion questions everything from identity politics to the climate crisis.

New voices, new ideas, new perspectives – welcome to the New Wave.

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NEW WORLDS, OLD WORLDS: FILMMAKING IN THE PRESENT Filmmaking is our best method of time-travel. It can take us to complex futuristic societies or tell untold stories from years gone by.

However, whether we’re looking ahead or back into the folds of history, storytelling is always rooted in the here and the now. This selection of films brings you on a journey that moves both backwards and forwards. It helps us to learn more about ourselves through shifting timelines and complex narratives. These producers use recollection and speculation to understand the present moment. This screening delves into the archive and celebrates a decade-long partnership with Aesthetica Film Festival. Followed by a panel discussion.

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Ceri Roberts UK, 2014, 10:43 In a world torn apart by an epidemic, two sisters are kicked out of the relative safety of their compound and forced to overcome adversity to survive in the outside world.

Alex Woodcock UK, 2008, 15:59 In the Great War, Joseph’s narrowing odds of survival are no match for his passion for the past. Did the decisions he made years ago lead him here, or did he fall foul of fate?

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FLAPWING & THE LAST WORK OF EZEKIEL CRUMB

Annie Sutton UK, 2016, 19:45 In a lone bunker, a young woman is forced to communicate with an outside traveller. Possible hope is found but is not all it seems.

Will the two strangers work together to overcome the wasteland?

Alasdair Beckett-King UK, 2006, 09:56 Suspended in the Half-Moon Laboratory, Ezekiel Crumb is inspired by the appearance of a butterfly. He decides to derive energy from the sonorous emissions of mushrooms.

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THE TOWN THAT STEEL BUILT

THE MOURNER

Josh Marshall UK, 2013, 10:30 This poetic documentary explores the history of Teesside and its industrial heritage before a period of decline and stagnation changed the face of communities there forever.

Joe Henderson UK, 2022, 10:02 Thinking she played a large role in his life, Jed is invited to give a speech at Joyce’s funeral. As he stands in front of the mourners, Jed believes he has given the best speech of his life.

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THE WORLD: ONE STORY AT A TIME Never before in human history has the global community been so accessible. We benefit through mass communication, and sites like TikTok and Instagram create digital relationships. Since 2020, we have developed new ways of living and different ways to experience culture and make films. The stories we tell each other and ourselves have also evolved. In this showcase, we ask the question: what are we telling and why? Graduates from Regents University, London, take centre stage and invite us to consider how vast the world is but how, as humans, our experiences mirror each other.

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Thursday 3 November City Screen 12:00-14:00

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UNEXPECTED DELIVERY

Cristina Ríos Cisneros UK, 2022, 15:25 A desperate waitress attempts to expose her abusive manager during an important dinner with a potential investor. A taut drama that considers power structures and how to set ourselves free.

Olivia Rosa Alscher UK, 2022, 15:00 When the world runs out of new souls, an eccentric priest, who is about to become a father, needs to recycle the soul of a sinner.

An intriguing story that asks questions about who we are inside.

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FORGET ME

Jonna Stendahl UK, 2022, 20:00 A young woman sets out to find a magical stone in the hope that it can save her sister’s life. A unique story about the power of family, kinship and love that transcends our sense of reality.

Natalie Dykes Singapore, 2022, 11:46 Whilst preparing for her own death, a woman sits to read a letter that was written for her some time ago. What does the letter contain? Can it save her from a destiny in the making?

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UNDERSTANDING THE BODY AS A CREATIVE SITE The showcase celebrates the future of the fashion media, communication and performance industries through a shared understanding of the body as a creative site. They work at the intersections of disciplines, communities and across borders to create meaningful experiences and creative solutions to critical issues of our times.

As we have evolved to working and learning in the digital and the physical world, the films presented here embody this vision. These films bring to life complex themes of identity and culture, embracing new and innovative ways of rethinking practice and process.

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Zoe Cheung, Lauren Bilodeau UK, 2022, 02:41 Traces of Love is a fashion film based around a British Asian character dealing with their internal struggles on her queer relationship and her culture’s expectations.

Ajun Yao, Haizhu Dong (Hazel), Yingzi Wu (Chelsea) UK, 2022, 02:41 Roomies is an absurdist fashion film inspired by Miu Miu, incorporating silent film and fashion. It finds connections between order and freedom in everyday life with two actors.

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ARIEL’S FREEDOM

Nitin Parmar UK, 2021, 03:03 “Kala Pani” (black water) is an ancient Hindu religious concept that represents the taboo of travelling by sea outside of India, resulting in the loss of one’s cultural and religious identity.

Christine Skowron UK, 2020, 02:20 An adaptation of William Shakespeare’s famous last play The Tempest. This film explores the unique perspective of Ariel’s loneliness and desire for freedom from Prospero’s control.

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SoEun Park Republic of Korea, 2021, 03:50 How reinterprets the meaning of heavy duty fashionwear with dépaysement (surrealism). The audience will feel intimacy and warmth through the details of fashion that can be overlooked.

Kit Pilosof UK, 2021, 02:52 The Open follows a dancer as she learns to embrace her anxiety instead of battling it through childlike play. She is trapped and not in control; on the other side, she is fearless and free.

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BECOMING A POSTHUMAN

Charlie Ellis UK, 2022, 03:14 We follow a tormented individual who has physically taken on the attributes of the industrial and monotone surroundings of London’s skyline. He despairs over being left to fend for himself.

Rafal Arkadiusz Miszczak UK, 2021, 03:14 This is the story of the birth of the first artificially bred being that was created to replace the human race and its escape from the laboratory to the real world. A post-human being.

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A PLACE WHERE WE BELONG

Chenshuo Xu, Guanzhen Gao, Ziyi Wang UK, 2022, 03:46 This film looks at authenticity of digital identity in Chinese rituals, portraying digital fantasia between folktale, metaverse and reincarnation. It is an exploration of hybrid identity and cultures.

Asmae El Ouariachi UK, 2022, 09:27 Five powerful Muslim women creatives are being interviewed and filmed within their practice in the creative industry. You are not defined by your race or religion.

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BEAUTY OF GROTESQUE

Zaccaria Slater UK, 2021, 02:17 Questioning traditional beauty through plaster, Yang Liu creates a character transformation from a pleated dress to a fat suit that takes inspiration from the masters such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Frankie Bogg UK, 2022, 02:22 This film is based on fashion’s obsession with non-conformities and the grotesque. Focusing on youth culture, radical fashion, individuality, current affairs and highlighting diversity.

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THE END OF SILENCE

Luke Edwardson UK, 2022, 01:06 Presenting as a superficial 3D world, the VR space is built on the queer compulsion to parody social consensus. Statues are models of a queer friend and flowers are queer coded.

Maria Dyshkant UK, 2022, 07:01 Alice, a 40-year-old Deaf woman, found herself isolated from society with the sudden onset of hearing loss at a time when all healthcare was focused on tackling Covid-19.

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Francisco Sampaio UK, 2022, 03:03 This film shows Shakespeare’s Prospero neglecting his duties as Duke of Milan. He is now able to regain power over his story by taking a pill. But this power is somewhat flawed.

Runqi He UK, 2021, 03:57 The story follows a protagonist appearing in a new dimension. The surreal sense leads the audience to rethink: perhaps the virtual world is the beginning of the real world.

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Catch up on Demand all films are available to view on our platform until 30 November.

For the third year running, we’re offering audiences the opportunity to attend the festival in York, as well as online. This is the ultimate film festival experience, as it combines the freedom to take part in our valuable events, whilst being able to log-in and catch-up in your own time.

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INDUSTRY Whether you are a cinematographer, screenwriter, actor, director, producer, or even just a film aficionado, we've got you covered. This year's selection of masterclasses is world-class, bringing together some of the biggest names, organisations and agencies to offer their advice.

For 2022, we welcome BAFTA, Oscar and BIFA-winning directors, actors and producers, who each represent prestigious organisations such as Ubisoft, BFI, Framestore, BBC, Channel 4, ICA, Guardian Documentaries, BBC Writersroom, Aardman, Film4, Industrial Light & Magic and more.

Our speakers include Director Tom Kingsley (This is Going to Hurt), Executive Producer Lizzie Francke (This is England, The Souvenir), VFX Supervisor Stuart Penn (Avengers: Endgame, Avatar and Moonknight), Actor Philip Barantini (Band of Brothers, Chernobyl), Simon Chinn (Searching for Sugar Man, Tell Me Who I Am) and Carly Brown (The Crown, Belfast).

Industry sessions and workshops are included with festival passes, but these must be booked in advance. Please check whether the event is taking place in-person or virtually, as your ticket will correspond with this.

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MASTERCLASSES, PANELS & LIVE TALKS HEAR FROM WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS. Masterclasses will run in-person, 1-5 November. These will then be recorded and will be available to watch back On Demand as part of our digital platform, 1-30 November. Masterclasses are included as part of our full access passes, though online booking is required for in-person events due to venue capacity. You cannot attend masterclasses with a single screening or digital-only ticket. All masterclasses should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment, due to capacity. *Programme is subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule, please regularly check the digital programme and the timetable at the Festival Hub, located at City Screen.

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The A-Z of Filmmaking: From start to finish Making a film is an all-encompassing task and a complex journey from start to finish, with many unforeseen challenges and interruptions as well as new discoveries and collaborations. It’s not often that we take stock of the whole filmmaking process: to learn about all the steps involved, or to consider a project’s timeline on a practical, molecular level. Join our Official Selection as they discuss what it takes to create for the big screen – from developing character and plot to editing, grading and the final stages of post-production.

Date & Time: 1 November | 12:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 2 November

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Award-winning direction: Making your mark In 2017, Daniel Graham made his directorial debut with the art house drama Opus Zero, starring Willem Dafoe. In the space of just five years, Graham has gone on to direct and produce with some of the world’s leading actors, including Timothy Spall and Russell Crowe.

His latest venture, Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher, stars Ray Winstone, Steven Berkoff and Julian Glover. In this session, Graham will speak about how to get the best out of your cast, leaning into the art of collaboration whilst maintaining a clear, distinct vision.

Date & Time: 1 November | 13:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 2 November

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Filmmaking as Resistance: Human Rights on Screen As a writer, director and cinematographer, Saeed Taji Farouky’s work deals with resistance and colonialism, with documentary and narrative projects spanning Palestine, Morocco, Myanmar and Afghanistan, amongst others. His 2015 documentary, Tell Spring Not to Come This Year, received multiple awards, including the prestigious Amnesty International Film Prize. He was an educator and trainer with Amnesty International for over 10 years and has recently engaged with radical approaches and militant cinema.

Farouky leads this session on making films as a form of resistance and how to engage meaningfully with culturally diverse narratives.

Date & Time: 1 November | 13:30

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 2 November

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BBC Film: Innovative Voices BBC Film’s commitment to nurturing new talent, and their continued collaboration with the industry’s most revered writers and directors, puts them at the forefront of independent filmmaking. Recent credits include the Oscar-winning The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Clio Barnard’s Ali & Ava, and Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir: Part II. Head of Development Claudia Yusef talks to Susan Shaw about how BBC Film is supporting a raft of new talent and shares insights into the development process in the industry.

Date & Time: 1 November | 15:00

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Virtual Production: Revolutionising the Filmmaking Process Filmmakers are becoming increasingly ambitious in the worlds they are building on-screen with the astounding advances of technology. Virtual production is pushing the industry into a new era, offering a non-linear process with more efficient and collaborative methods. Visualisation, CGI, motion capture and LED live-action are all techniques that belong to the toolset of modern content creation. Representatives from Teleport Studios, Prox & Reverie, Sky Studios and XR Stories, chaired by Steve Jelley, discuss virtual production and filmmaker decisions.

Date & Time: 1 November | 15:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 2 November

Steve Jelley / adam loveday-brown Martin Taylor / Ella Kennea

Creating Epic Worlds: The Work of the Production Designer In this session, award-winning production designer Sonja Klaus teaches us what it takes to construct a world that is unique and unforgettable. With credits including Taboo (starring Tom Hardy), Gladiator (starring Russell Crowe & Joaquin Phoenix) and Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, Klaus’ career has been dedicated to building some of the most epic and atmospheric worlds on our screens. Hear about her journey into the production design industry, from West End theatre productions to multiple award-winning blockbusters.

Date & Time: 1 November | 16:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 2 November

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Scoring a Film: How to Create Atmosphere Music plays a vital role in any film. It has the capacity to move and uplift, or unsettle and provoke. Jim Williams is an expert in generating atmosphere. He has composed music for films such as Beast (starring Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn), Possessor, Ben Wheatley’s Kill List and the BAFTA-nominated Titane (2021). Most recently, Williams has produced the soundtrack for the upcoming psychological thriller, Resurrection. John Stringer, University of York's Senior Music Lecturer, talks to Williams about the ways in which the score enriches the overall cinematic experience.

Date & Time: 2 November | 10:30

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 3 November

Jim Williams Composer

Establishing A Unique Style Finding a distinctive style is fundamental to connecting with audiences and making memorable work. Most successful filmmakers have produced a portfolio that is instantly recognisable, whether through its aesthetic, subject or cast. In this session, our Official Selection filmmakers break down their methods of direction and discuss the importance of finding and honing a unique directorial voice and vision. They will draw on their diverse personal influences and inspirations, whilst guiding you on how to create projects that are original, skilfully crafted and, crucially, memorable.

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What is “Ethical” Cinema?

ICA on Contemporary Representation Nico Marzano is the Head of Cinema at the Institute of Contemporary Arts London and founder of Frames of Representation – an innovative documentary film festival which interrogates the ethics of filmmaking whilst expanding the parameters of art and activism.

This session is a unique opportunity to hear from one of the UK’s leading institutions about what constitutes “ethical” cinema. Who, or what, gets programmed into the gallery space, and what do these works offer in terms of cultural terrains and new visual languages?

Date & Time: 2 November | 12:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 3 November

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SCRIPT LAB: screenwriting fundamentals Telling a compelling story within the confines of a short film can be tricky. Leading Script Consultant Philip Shelley runs a script consultancy and has worked with some of the best new talent in the UK via his Channel 4 Screenwriting course. Shelley will draw on his 20 years' experience working with new writers to cover the essentials of writing shorts, from the basics of story structure, character and dialogue as well as a host of top tips and insights. This lab is aimed at emerging and early-career screenwriters, and it is essential for those looking to develop their craft and take it to the next level.

Date & Time: 2 November | 12:00

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 3 November

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The Role of the Executive Producer Lizzie Francke shares invaluable insights into her work as an Executive Producer for the BFI Film Fund, in conversation with MarBelle, Co-Founder of Directors Notes. Starting out as a critic and curator, Francke has since worked with renowned filmmakers including Andrea Arnold, Lynne Ramsay and Ben Wheatley. As a champion of new and emerging talent, Francke works to bring pioneering voices to the big screen. Her credits include This is England (Stephen Graham) and Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir.

Date & Time: 2 November | 13:30

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 3 November

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Studio AKA: Animating the World Studio AKA is the multi-BAFTA-winning, Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated studio behind both Hey Duggee and the titles to HBO Max series Raised by Wolves. Their clients include Apple, Netflix, BBC, Disney, Guinness, TSB and Ridley Scott Associates. The team’s renowned practice includes commercials and title sequences across documentary, drama and shorts, with an emphasis on story, design and character. Studio AKA Partner and Director Philip Hunt takes us behind the scenes, sharing the studio's most compelling ideas.

Date & Time: 2 November | 13:30

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Sustainability on a Film Set: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint How can filmmakers take responsibility for the environmental impact of their WIPs? Amelia Price has worked on set for nearly 20 years. Starting out in the production office, she moved to the locations department, working on Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and Spiderman: Far From Home. She has been instrumental in evaluating and reforming production companies’ environmental policies.

Price offers a timely masterclass on the importance of Sustainability Consultancy and the challenges of reducing your carbon footprint.

Date & Time: 2 November | 15:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 3 November

AMELIA PRICE Sustainability Consultant

Script LAB: the writer's journey Paul Abbott and Sean Conway have worked together on Shameless and the Chloë Sevigny-fronted Hit & Miss. Abbott’s multi-BAFTAaward-winning career includes television classics Cracker, Touching Evil, Clocking Off and State of Play. Conway is the co-creator and executive producer of the HBO series We Are Who We Are and previously he worked as writer and executive producer on Ray Donavan. Chaired by Alice Ramsey, Assistant Commissioner at the BBC, this event will offer advice on creating authentic drama whilst exploring the origin stories of some of TV’s best loved characters.

Date & Time: 2 November | 15:00

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 4 November

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Directing TV Comedy: Context, Timing and pacing Tom Kingsley is a BAFTA-winning film and television director, best known for directing the first two series of the smash hit BBC sitcom Ghosts and Jamie Demetriou’s quadruple-BAFTA-winning comedy Stath Lets Flats for Channel 4. He worked on the second half of the BBC’s This is Going to Hurt, starring Ben Whishaw, and is currently directing one of Russell T Davies’ 60th Anniversary Specials of Doctor Who. In this illuminating and engaging session, Kingsley talks about how to construct, and pull off, award-winning comedy.

Date & Time: 2 November | 16:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 3 November

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Editing Your Trailer: How to Captivate the Audience Trailers are the first opportunity a filmmaker has to share their work with wider audiences. They need to be eye-catching and seamless whilst communicating the essence of the work. Join representatives from Intermission Film – who have created trailers for films including The Worst Person in the World, Coda and Babyteeth – and Picture Production Company, who have made work for Peaky Blinders, Judy, Singin’ in the Rain and more. They will discuss how to put together the perfect trailer. This session will be chaired by Nyree Jillings.

Date & Time: 2 November | 16:30

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building your team: How to Find Your Cast The art of casting requires a sharp eye for talent and a deep understanding of the actor's role. As public debate about on-screen representation continues, both the skill and responsibility of a casting department is being recognised. Casting director Nicci Topping works across film, tv, commercials and music promos. Her feature film credits include the BAFTA-nominated Northern Soul, which stars Steve Coogan. In this session, Topping welcomes us into the world of casting and explores the process of matching actors to roles.

Date & Time: 3 November | 10:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 5 November

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Film4: From SHort Content to Features Film4 is renowned for working with some of the most distinctive and innovative talents, both in the UK and overseas. This cultural powerhouse has developed and co-financed many award-winning films, including The Father, Last Night in Soho, Rocks, Saint Maud and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. Join Production and Development Executive Amy O’Hara in conversation with Film Director Glenn Kitson as they discuss the creative journey from a range of short content to features, including how to make the jump.

Date & Time: 3 November | 10:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 4 November

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The Possibilities of Narrative Through VR Hear from BBC’s Alia Sheikh, Sky VR’s Richard Nockles and UAL's Ana Despina-Tudor as they discuss the boundless possibilities of VR narratives. This unique panel session uncovers the changing role of VR as a synthesis of new technologies and the human imagination as it becomes a limitless storytelling device. As the industry of expanded realities continues to grow, adapt and innovate, we must ask questions about who controls the narrative, and how can we expand the viewer experience in more authentic and meaningful ways?

Date & Time: 3 November | 11:30

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 4 November

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SCRIPT LAB: working with Script editors The relationship between writers and script editors is key. In this unique lab, we bring together a panel of experienced script editors to look at some of the fundamental questions used when assessing scripts and how to make the most from the process. Roger Hyams is a freelance writer, filmmaker and script editor, previously Head of Drama Development at Talk Back Productions, and script editor for the BBC. Anna Seifert-Speck is currently lead tutor for the National Film and Television School’s Script Development Diploma and a Script Consultant for the British Film Institute, amongst others.

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Building a Believable World: The Elements of Production Design Production Designers are responsible for ensuring a film's visual cohesion with – and contribution to – the overall narrative and atmosphere. If a scene holds inconsistencies, the spell can be broken in seconds. Anthea Nelson has worked across film, TV, opera and commercials, and she discusses her extensive experience as a leading production designer with Richard Knight. Her credits include BAFTA-winning Girls in Love (adapted from the Jacqueline Wilson novel), Netflix Original Free Rein and BBC's Marvellous.

Date & Time: 3 November | 13:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 4 November

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Script LAB: genre rules & how to break them What are the rules to creating a successful script, and how do we break them? What are the expected conventions and how do we go against these? This session will look at how you can use genre to think outside of the box. We’ll explore how to avoid common tropes and clichés and make work that both surprises and excites audiences. With genre bending lending itself to both critical and commercial appeal, this lab will include discussions on what makes scripts work and why. This exciting panel of writers and directors will show you how to make your work stand out from the crowd.

Date & Time: 3 November | 13:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 4 November

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Framing, Lighting, Focus: The Cinematographer’s Vision As a BAFTA-longlisted Director of Photography, Sashi Kissoon works across drama, music video and advertising. He has worked for renowned companies including BBC, HBO and Big Talk, and he is known for working on Netflix’s upcoming The Three-Body Problem and Clint Dyer’s Death of England: Face to Face (2021), which was nominated for Best Single Drama at this year’s BAFTAs. In this session, Kisson will talk about the importance of framing, lighting and lens, and he will also provide his top tips to devise successful images, no matter the budget, equipment or timeframe for your work.

Date & Time: 3 November | 14:30

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 4 November

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Presenting Real Stories: producing Oscar-Winning Documentaries Simon Chinn is a double BAFTA- and Oscar-winning documentary producer and co-founder of Lightbox. His films include Tell Me Who I Am, Whitney, Tina, Searching for Sugar Man, My Scientology Movie and LA92. Chinn has collaborated with Academy Award-winning directors such as James Marsh, Kevin Macdonald, TJ Martin and Daniel Lindsay and has completed major projects for the likes of Netflix, Channel 4, BBC 2, National Geographic, Hulu and FX. Jason Solomons chairs this session in producing award-winning non-fiction.

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audience choice: who decides what's on-screen?

Who decides which films are seen on the big screen and how are these decisions made? Jason Wood is an industry-leading film programmer and the BFI’s new Executive Director of Public Programmes and Audiences. Over his career, Wood has worked for renowned companies including Picturehouse, Curzon, Artificial Eye and HOME. He will talk with Mia Bays about the BFI’s curation processes, the importance of knowing your audience and how to identify cinema that both challenges and stimulates audiences on the large-scale.

Date & Time: 3 November | 16:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 4 November

jason Wood / Mia Bays Executive Director / Director of BFI

following your own path: From Acting to Directing Hear from Philip Barantini, director of the multi-BIFA-winning and BAFTA-nominated thriller Boiling Point, starring Stephen Graham.

Barantini has 20 years' experience in front of the camera and has claimed roles in many hit series, including Band of Brothers (alongside Damian Lewis), The Responder (Martin Freeman), Time (Sean Bean) and Sky’s acclaimed Chernobyl, as well as feature film Ned Kelly (Heath Ledger). He will talk about his transition into directing – a move which has propelled him to critical acclaim. This is an essential masterclass for those moving between disciplines.

Date & Time: 3 November | 16:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 4 November

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Ubisoft: Journeys into Narrative Design Video games now provide an immersive cinematic experience. The role of the narrative designer is vital in helping players find meaning in this reality. Ubisoft senior narrative designer, Tom Knights, has worked on Tom Clancy’s The Division and Natural Motion’s Dawn of Titans, as well as lecturing and teaching for the likes of Creative Scotland, Napier University and Xpo North. In this session, Knights explores how stories are told in games, from trailers and cutscenes to gameplay. He shares advice on how to approach the challenges and his best practices for storytelling in an interactive medium.

Date & Time: 3 November | 17:15

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 4 November

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Telling Authentic Stories: THE ETHICS OF REPRESENTATION How do you tell someone else's story, and who has the power to tell it? What are the challenges of presenting authentic experiences onscreen? When documentaries are influenced by the narrative form, the boundaries blur between capturing the truth, creating art and entertaining audiences on the large-scale. Our panel of documentarians, chaired by Mia Bays, highlight the ethical considerations and implications of representing real-life stories on-screen, as well as considering the changing parameters of this complex genre.

Date & Time: 3 November | 18:30

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writing for screen with BBC Writersroom BBC Writersroom works with both emerging and established writers, championing the next generation of creative talent. With over 20 years' experience, Simon Nelson has worked successfully as a storyliner, script editor and producer before joining the Writersroom as Development Executive. Nelson discusses the “dos" and “don’ts" of crafting a compelling script, making sure that it will stand out from the crowd. Discover how to refine your voice, avoid those tricky clichés and maximise the potential of your writing for the screen.

Date & Time: 4 November | 10:00

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 5 November

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Working to a Brief: Content with Impact Natalia Guarín is a multi-genre producer whose work spans music, commercial, narrative and documentary content. Starting out in Photography and Art History, Guarín became fascinated by the breadth of Production and has since worked with esteemed brands including Adidas, Prada and Google, as well as renowned companies like Vice, Somesuch and Nowness. She is currently the Head of Production for the independent creative agency, Look Studios. Guarín gives a masterclass on how to make impactful branded content.

Date & Time: 4 November | 10:00

Venue: York Theatre Royal Available On Demand 5 November

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Expanding Realities: The Ethics Behind the Technology We are able to virtually enter the lives of others and witness new experiences from a first-person perspective through different modes of storytelling, documentary and reportage. In theory, this means that immersive, creative technology should be bringing us closer together, but there are other, more complex issues to consider. What biometric data are we gathering, and under whose terms? What are the psychological impacts of this type of immersion? How much of ourselves should we be giving over? Furthermore, how might VR be harnessed beyond the creative sphere in more intrusive ways?

Date & Time: 4 November | 11:30

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 5 November

ana-Despina tudor / Matthew Cotton Mandy Rose / Lena Dobrowolska Sylvia Pan / Stephen Dawkins

Ridley Scott Associates: The Future of Storytelling Ridley Scott is a British film director and producer whose movies are acclaimed for their visual style and rich details. His best-known films include Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982), Thelma & Louise (1991), Gladiator (2000), Black Hawk Down (2001) and The Martian (2015).

RSA Films is a global commercial production company founded by directors Ridley and Tony Scott. In this must-see session, director Tom Dream, ECD Christine Jones and social media executive Yelita Ali discuss how to translate ideas from commercial to the personal.

Date & Time: 4 November | 11:30

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Visual Effects: Realising the Impossible with ilm Industrial Light and Magic's Senior Animator Juan Guiraldes has helped to build some of the most captivating and convincing worlds in recent cinema, working on numerous blockbuster projects such as Star Wars, Avengers, Jurassic World, Aladdin, Abba Voyage and Transformers, to name a few. In this masterclass, Guiraldes draws on a 20-year career, considering how recent technological advances are changing the way we visualise and bring imagined universes to life.

Date & Time: 4 November | 13:00

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 5 November

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immersive filmmaking: identity and belonging Andrew Kötting is a multi-disciplinary artist, filmmaker and writer who first came to prominence with his debut feature film Gallivant, which won Channel 4’s Director’s Award at Edinburgh International Film Festival. Kötting’s work has moved from absurdist live-art pieces to darkly comic shorts, then to award-winning features. Join him in conversation with James Boaden, Senior Lecturer, History of Art (University of York) as they discuss an approach which combines history and folklore to explore themes of identity and belonging.

Date & Time: 4 November | 13:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 5 November

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Acquisition and Audiences: Channel 4 on Feature Film Channel 4’s feature film department boasts credits including Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, Rose Glass’s Saint Maud and Sarah Gavron’s Rocks. This masterclass covers the role of the audience and acquisitions criteria. As Editor for Acquired Feature Film at Channel 4, Dan Borgonon is responsible for the negotiation and purchase of some of the most exciting work that makes it onto our screens at home. Here, he talks about the changing role of the moving image in the expanding online sphere.

Date & Time: 4 November | 14:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 5 November

Dan Borgonon Editor, Acquired Feature Film

Diversifying Cinema: Levelling the Playing Field As the inclusivity and equality of the film industry continues to be called into question, it is crucial to consider how we can incite positive change at every level of production possible. Who is being represented in the films being made? Who makes these decisions?

How can we change this? Delphine Lievens is a freelance distribution consultant, where she focuses on uplifting marginalised voices.

Lievens invites us to raise our expectations of the film industry to create a more representative distribution and exhibition model.

Date & Time: 4 November | 14:30

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developing Award-Winning Animations: Bold Narratives & Memorable Characters From hand-drawn characters to digital environments, the world of animation knows no limits. Hear from Francesca Adams, CoDirector and Storyboard Artist at the multi-BAFTA-winning Blue Zoo, Simone Giampaolo director on Netflix’s Bad Dinosaurs, Blinkink’s Executive Producer, Bart Yates, and multi-genre animator and lecturer Alice Dunseath. Join them as they discuss the boundless potential of animation when working across narrative film, documentary, shorts, adverts, games and more. This panel discussion is chaired by Evgenia Golubeva, writer for Hey Duggee.

Date & Time: 4 November | 16:00

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 5 November

Simone Giampaolo / Bart yates Alice dunseath / evgenia golubeva

Financing Your Film: Budgeting for Success Finding the best route for financing a project is often one of the first and biggest challenges to making a film. Perseverance is key when funding opportunities are limited. Whether you are applying for screen agency funds or approaching private sources, pitching your film as an investment is vital. It's important to recognise its value and contribution. Official Selection filmmakers offer advice on how to effectively fund your film and how to make sure your proposal stands out from the crowd, whilst ensuring you stay on budget.

Date & Time: 4 November | 16:00

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 5 November

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Writing Real Life: In conversation with Tony Schumacher Best known for his BBC police drama The Responder, starring BAFTA and Emmy-winning actor Martin Freeman, Tony Schumacher is a break-out writer from Liverpool. Working his way around the world as a roofer, a jeweller, a bouncer, a barman and a binman, he returned to Liverpool to become a response policeman. Schumacher entered the entertainment industry through acting, claiming roles in Channel 4’s long running series Shameless and Ken Loach’s Route Irish. BBC Writersroom's Chantelle Lunt talks to Schumacher about his journey and the process of adapting real life into drama.

Date & Time: 4 November | 17:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 5 November

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SATURDAY Building Your Crew: How to Find a Producer Producers are integral to the filmmaking process. They are often in charge of acquiring the rights to produce the film, making sure that schedules are followed and overseeing the project being edited once filming has wrapped. They are also essential to securing funding, with many distributors keen to see filmmakers secure producers before moving forward. But how do you find the right producer for your film? Our Official Selection dig into the world of recruitment: sharing pointers on how to develop a synergistic team.

Date & Time: 5 November | 10:00

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world-building: A VFX Masterclass from Framestore From lavish period dramas to mind-bending multiverses, visual effects transport us through the most spectacular imagined worlds, lives and stories. Technology is driving the film and TV industry forward, and ambitious VFX allows filmmakers to push the boundaries of storytelling. VFX Supervisor Stuart Penn talks about his awe-inspiring visuals at Academy Award-winning studio Framestore and shares insights into the making of blockbusters, including Avengers: Endgame, Gravity, Avatar and Moon Knight.

Date & Time: 5 November | 10:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 6 November

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Career Strategy: building your network Sara Putt Associates is a leading UK independent agency that has assisted clients in securing work, building networks and producing enviable career strategies for more than 30 years. This session will focus on women and their various journeys through the film industry: looking at points of entry, establishing networks and overcoming obstacles, as well as the importance of building yourself as a brand and establishing a portfolio of clients. Led by Sara Putt, Deputy Chair of Women in Film & TV and Chair of BAFTA.

Date & Time: 5 November | 11:30

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 6 November

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working with actors: Navigating the industry Screen International Star of Tomorrow Manjinder Virk is a director, writer, actor and producer who has starred in Midsomer Murders, Call the Midwife and The Thick of It, to name a few. She received Best Newcomer at BFI London Film Fest 2010 and her film, Out of Darkness, starring Tom Hiddleston, won Best of Fest at ASFF 2013.

Virk is joined by Victoria Valcheva and Seyan Servan to talk about navigating an actor's needs and the intersection between forms, sharing the lessons she learnt from theatre and her current process.

Date & Time: 5 November | 12:00

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 6 November

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Meet the filmmakers Visit asff.co.uk to find out more about the festival team, jurors, programmers and advisory board, as well as any upcoming opportunities.

Join us on Thursday 3 November for our Meet the Filmmakers social. We invite our Official Selection to make themselves known to each other and forge friendships within the festival circuit. This is the perfrect opportunity to relax with a drink, meet like-minded filmmakers and develop your existing connections. All welcome.

Rose Within the Walls, 20:00-23:00 1 Tower St, York YO1 9WD

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Making the Cut: An Editor’s Guide Carly Brown has over 10 years’ experience in film, television and branded content, and she has worked on productions for the BBC, HBO, Disney+ and Sky. Her credits include The Crown, Industry, and the Oscar-winning Belfast. Brown takes us into the cutting room, offering advice on how to assemble raw film footage and refine a project’s rhythm, atmosphere and narrative flow to expand upon the director's overall vision. She will also discuss transitioning between genres and making the step up from Assistant Editor to Editor.

Date & Time: 5 November | 13:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 6 November

Carly Brown Editor

Creating Your Own Platform: NFTs and the Metaverse Over the last couple of years, NFTs have skyrocketed. But they’re spreading into the public domain, with classic films such as the 1963 Charade (Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn) being sold as a nonfungible item. But what, really, are NFTs, and how can they be used by filmmakers to set their own price point, reach audiences and access a digital income? Is it too good to be true? Where do films sit within the accelerating metaverse? This panel will guide participants through the complex landscape of blockchain-driven content.

Date & Time: 5 November | 14:30

Venue: York Explore Available On Demand 6 November

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Exploring Ethics and Cinematography: In Partnership with Canon Canon Ambassador Elisa Iannacone is a cinematographer, photographer, author and advocate for equality and human rights. She has worked on six continents, producing work for clients including National Geographic, Newsweek and the BBC. Covering the Rabaa massacre in Cairo and domestic violence in refugee camps in Iraq, her work examines the human condition on the front line and in the aftermath of trauma. She discusses her process and journey as a conflict reporter. This session contains graphic imagery of conflict and discussions of sexual violence.

Date & Time: 5 November | 15:00

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 6 November

Elisa Iannacone Cinematographer / Director

Binaural sound: Hearing in 3D with Ray Mia Ray Mia is an immersive audio producer and director with over 150 mixes to his name, as well as various credits as the founder of numerous successful production studios. With developing technology allowing for an increasingly immersive sound experience, what is it like to listen in 3D? Binaural sound uses a two microphone set-up to simulate a live performance. In this session, Steve Melia, Audible Video Producer, leads a conversation about how to build binaural sound and create a recording in a way that mimics human hearing.

Date & Time: 5 November | 15:45

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Routes to Success: Becoming a Screen Star Claire Oakley’s debut feature, Make Up, a psycho-sexual comingof-age tale, was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. She has since directed three episodes of upcoming tv series Culprits for DisneyPlus and is developing features with the BFI and BBC, as well as writing her own TV series. In 2019, she was chosen as a Screen Star of Tomorrow and, in 2014, she co-founded Cinesisters, a mentoring group for female-identifying directors, which now has over 200 members. In this screen masterclass, Claire Oakley will consider her trajectory from shorts to features to high-end TV.

Date & Time: 5 November | 16:30

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 6 November

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Perfecting Your Pitch with Guardian Documentaries Guardian’s Head of Documentaries, Lindsay Poulton, is passionate about commissioning and curating compelling films that sit at the intersection of journalism and creative documentary, including the Oscar-winning Colette (2021) and the BAFTA-winning The Black Cop (2021). In this session, Poulton offers her top tips for pitching to the Guardian and how she recognises an award-winning story in the making. The session will include a screening and in-conversation.

Date & Time: 5 November | 18:00

Venue: Yorkshire Museum Available On Demand 6 November

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Enjoy the festival at your own pace with our On demand platform.

Most of our industry sessions are available to watch On Demand with a hybrid or virtual ticket. Recordings of live-streamed events will accrue on our digital platform to view until 30 November. Catch up on our extensive programme from the comfort of your own home.

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WORKSHOPS TEST OUR YOUR IDEAS. LEARN SOMETHING NEW. New to 2022, we are running a series of practical workshops in York Theatre Royal’s Studio, alongside London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Canon. These workshops are centred around expanded realities and are essential for those looking to try our new technologies and gain insight from industry professionals.

Topics include Writing in 360 and So You Want to Make Your Own Augmented Reality?

Sessions last two hours. Free with Festival Pass. Pre-booking is essential.

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Storytelling and shorties: a writing workshop with gal-dem Communicating films in writing is a skill, be it through reviews, features, profiles, or in marketing and promotional copywriting.

This two-hour workshop is hosted by gal-dem, an award-winning media company committed to sharing the perspectives of people of colour from marginalised genders. In 2021, they launched the series Shorties, a culture series that spotlights films with bold ideas and fresh perspectives. You will meet Culture Editor Kemi Alemoru, who started Shorties, and Editorial Assistant Riann Phillip.

Date & Time: 3 November | 11:30

Venue: York Theatre Royal Studio Capacity: 20

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Writing in 360: non-linear narratives When starting a film, you might begin with a script or the treatment of an idea. In the world of 360, the writing needs to adapt to a whole new set of parameters based around interactivity. In the realm of immersive media, the process is turned upside down and inside out; the narratives need to contain much more nuance and intricacy.

Filmmakers need to embed the opportunities and challenges of immersive tools in their project and consider how the story fits together. Participants will learn how to write – and think – in 360.

Date & Time: 3 November | 14:00

Venue: York Theatre Royal Studio Capacity: 16

Open Your Eyes to Cinema Cameras: A Practical Workshop with Canon Are you looking to enhance your cinematography skills? Here is your opportunity to explore the full range of cameras from the compact right through to cinema cameras. In this session, you will be able to try out the functionality of each camera. You will be set a task in groups in this workshop, which will help you to understand the myriad of filming possibilities available. This workshop is a practical walk-through of the latest Canon Cinema EOS range and will ensure you understand which camera is right for your work.

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Creating Fashion in a 3D world: from the physical to the virtual The Fashion Innovation Agency uses emerging technologies to disrupt existing practices in the fashion and retail industries, working with everyone from Microsoft to PANGAIA. This workshop uses emerging technologies to take fashion beyond the physical.

Play with 3D world generation and the animation of characters in a purely digital format and discover the future of fashion and filmmaking. Participants will be introduced to mobile scanning and experiment with apps using their mobile phones to create 3D assets.

Date & Time: 4 November | 11:00

Venue: York Theatre Royal Studio Capacity: 20

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how to make a 360 film: From conception to postproduction 360 filmmaking has become increasingly accessible, but how, in reality, does it work? How does it differ from traditional cinema?

In this practical workshop, participants will learn how to address both the challenges, and the freedoms, that immersive filmmaking presents. Attendees will be able to experiment with 360 cameras, both on the large- and small-scale – from the professional to the portable – as well as stitching and editing the footage with the latest software. Participants must bring their own laptops to take part.

Date & Time: 4 November | 13:30

Venue: York Theatre Royal Studio Capacity: 16

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A Dive into Cinema Camera Technologies: A Practical Workshop with Canon Cameras have come a long way in recent years. It used to be that capturing that cinematic quality was only reserved for those with the biggest budgets. Let the camera do the work for you! During this practical session, delegates will be taken through the best camera set up for interviews and getting to grips with the professional auto-focus system. Here is your opportunity to test out a variety of cameras and hear from experts on the new technologies available.

Have a debate around auto-focus and meet other filmmakers.

Date & Time: 4 November | 16:00

Venue: York Theatre Royal Studio Capacity: 20

SATURDAY XR tools in filmmaking: from high-end to DIY Roderick D Morgan, Artistic Director of Trajectory Theatre, has worked with the National Theatre, National Dance Company of Wales, the National Gallery, the Young Vic and the StoryFutures Academy. In this workshop, we will look at how large production studios are using immersive technology, from pre-visualisation to virtual production. Participants will get hands-on experience with affordable alternatives, learning more about the expanded realities that are changing our world. Attendees must bring their own laptop.

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So You Want to Make Your Own Augmented Reality? reshaping our world In the world of AR, the images of places, objects and people are expanded, distorted, reshaped and amplified. AR differs from VR in that it doesn’t replace reality but rather diversifies its boundaries.

Reality is enhanced, with a system of overlaid sensory information, which can be either constructive (adding to the environment) or destructive (masking the environment). In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of Augmented Reality: its core principles and codes of interactivity. Participants must bring their own laptops to take part.

Date & Time: 5 November | 16:30

Venue: York Theatre Royal Studio Capacity: 16

VR & Immersive Experiences LAB Visit asff.co.uk to find out more about the festival team, jurors, programmers and advisory board, as well as any upcoming opportunities.

For the fifth year, we present our 360 ° Cinema and Immersive Experiences Lab, in partnership with UAL's London College of Communication. Our VR Labs are an opportunity to discover the latest in immersive technology and interact with the environment in innovative new ways. To attend the VR Lab, pre-booking is advised.

City Screen Basement, 1-6 November, 11:00-21:00 13-17 Coney Street, YO1 9QL

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KIDS' WORKSHOPS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION We believe in the power of film and that it is for everyone. We also believe that children and young people should be encouraged to make, create and participate. We are offering young people the chance to learn how to direct, edit and make their own films.

These three-hour workshops centre on physical and personal journeys and hope to inspire a lifelong love of film. Children will need to arrive with a snack and a water bottle.

Pre-booking is essential for all sessions due to capacity at our venues.

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Do you Want to be a Director?

(Ages 7-10) Dan Farrell, Spark Media Arts, presents these workshops, saying: "We believe that young people deserve the chance to tell their own story and express their point of view. Our community filmmaking and media projects offer empowering experiences. Our passionate and creative team put young people at the fore of each of our projects. Through our activities we build confidence and aspirations, as well as valuable skills for the future. We aim to provide a safe space for children and young people to express their voice, share their experiences and interact with the world in new and interesting ways."

Date & Time: 5 November | 10:00 6 November | 10:00

Venue: York St John Creative Centre

How to Make a Film: Creative workshop (ages 11-14) This workshop will help young participants harness their creativity to tell meaningful stories. They will work with Spark Media Arts to learn the skills of directing, editing and storytelling. You will be inspired to collaborate with peers to create films that are reflective of what it means to be a young person today. Every participant will develop skills as a director, camera operator, first assistant director and clapper loader. They will gain an insight into the professional filmmaking process, focusing on techniques and skills to take away.

Date & Time: 5 November | 14:00 6 November | 14:00

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Daily Networking make connections. build relationships. pitch your next project.

1-6 November york theatre Royal / pitcher & piano / 1331 Whether you’re looking to connect with industry representatives, discover new opportunities or learn new approaches to filmmaking, our daily virtual Networking Sessions and Workshops offer the perfect opportunity to meet with professionals from across the film sector.

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SOCIAL & NETWORKING Build relationships, seek out collaborations and make lasting memories.

Our Networking Sessions, Pitching Events and Workshops are a key part of the festival programme and where connections are made.

The 2022 Networking events are represented by key organisations who will advise on how to navigate the film festival circuit and pitch to distributors. The workshops centre around expanded realities and immersive tech.

Here, we offer both in-person and virtual attendees the opportunity to meet and interact with representatives from some of the world’s leading organisations, from BBC and Film4 to StudioCanal and Guardian Docs.

Read more about these events in the following pages, and be sure to book where necessary. *Guests are subject to change at any time.

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Viridian FX: Integrating Visual Effects on a Budget 1 November | Time 12:00-13:30 | Venue: York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

Visual effects can often be seen as too expensive or complicated for lower-budget filmmaking. Viridian FX, based in the heart of York, are a team of VFX artists and filmmakers committed to finding visually inventive ways to support powerful stories, whatever the budget. Their recent projects range from on-set supervision for low-budget shorts and features to visual effects work on HBO’s House of the Dragon. Whatever your experience, join them for an informal conversation about VFX and the future of storytelling.

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The Art of Conversation: Refining Your Pitch 2 November | Time 12:00-13:30 | Venue: Pitcher & Piano

Pitching is an essential skill. Whether you’re seeking funding, looking to build your team or searching for a distributor, learning how to discuss your film is crucial. Successful pitches include being able to summarise a film’s key subject matter, its landscape and its narrative, whilst identifying its potential within the wider market and the contributions it can make on the circuit. Pitches sometimes also include areas for improvement and development. This networking session is open to all filmmakers and is the perfect place to test your skills and spark a conversation about your works in progress. Hosted by The Pitch Film Fund.

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Collaboration: Idea Generation 3 November | Time 12:30-14:00 | Venue: York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

Collaboration is at the heart of every film; each role works as part of a wider synergistic system to bring stories to life in the most authentic, convincing and inspiring ways. This unique networking session is based around the importance of collaboration and idea generation – considering how to create new and original content through sharing ideas and storyboarding as a team. Come along and meet other like-minded producers, directors, actors, cinematographers and academics who are interested in crafting new partnerships, building relationships and sparking dialogues about the future of the moving image, together.

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Spotlight: Casting Independent Film 4 November | Time 12:00-13:30 | Venue: York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

As one of the industry’s leading casting platforms, Spotlight is an essential resource for talent agents, casting teams, performers and filmmakers. It connects performing artists with new and exciting roles in the entertainment industry. This session offers firsthand industry insights and is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to cast their next creative project. Join Spotlight’s team of casting consultants and BIFA-winning casting director Carolyn McLeod to find out more about the casting process and get answers to any of your important casting questions.

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Festival formula: Developing Your Festival Strategy 5 November | Time 11:30-13:00 | Venue: York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer

Festival Formula is the leading film festival strategy consultancy and submission service in Europe. They focus on helping filmmakers navigate the worldwide circuit, increasing their probabilities of acceptances and helping them save time. Drawing on extensive experience in the industry, Festival Formula creates bespoke strategies tailored to the budget and assets of each film. This session, hosted by Festival Formula, will be based around finding your place within the circuit and exploring today’s landscape amongst other like-minded directors, producers, actors and more.

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LAST CHANCE ENCOUNTERS 6 November | Time 12:00-13:30 | Venue: 1331

On 6 November, the 12th edition of the Aesthetica Film Festival draws to a close, but there is still an opportunity to make some important connections before you leave – ones that might help you with your next idea. This last session offers you the perfect opportunity to meet other filmmakers within your field, as well as those that might work in an entirely different genre altogether. Meet, swap details and continue the conversation beyond the circuit. As part of our continued goals to connect practitioners from across the globe, this session is based around connectivity and exchange.

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PITCHING SESSIONS SHARE YOUR NEXT BIG IDEA. Developing a new short or feature project? Looking for advice and pointers on developing your big idea?

Pitching Sessions are your chance to get your work in front of key decision-makers from the UK’s leading production companies. Meet one-to-one with Development Executives from the likes of Film4, Goldfinch First Flights, BBC Film, StudioCanal, Guardian Documentaries, The Pitch Film Fund and BFI Doc Society.

This is a major opportunity to receive invaluable feedback on your work. Successful applicants are invited to a 20-minute, 1-on-1 Pitching Session with a representative from one of our guest organisations. All of these pitching sessions take place in-person at the Malmaison hotel or virtually.

You must register for a full industry pass to be eligible to apply for pitching. Free to enter. Find out more and submit your proposal at asff.co.uk/pitching-sessions by Friday 14 October 2022.

BBC Film (Narrative) BBC Film is at the forefront of independent filmmaking in the UK, developing and co-producing feature-length productions. Committed to developing new talent, it collaborates with some of the foremost writers and directors, with new releases including Ken Loach’s Sorry We Missed You and Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir. BBC Films was awarded the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.

Date 1 November Malmaison Time 12:00-14:00

Goldfinch First FLights (Narrative shorts) First Flights is an incubator for first-time feature film directors and producers, supporting each individual to create financially successful features and launch their international profiles. The First Flights team is adept at spotting emerging creative talent, working with individuals to produce their first feature. Goldfinch has worked with Gary Oldman, Anjelica Houston, Bill Nighy and Sam Riley.

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Date 2 November Malmaison Time 12:00-14:00 14:30-16:30

CONNECTIONS: PITCHING SESSIONS THE PITCH FILM FUND (narrative shorts) The Pitch Film Fund specialises in reinventing classical narratives, providing filmmakers with the opportunity to make short films inspired by the Bible. The Pitch exists for emerging talent, providing unique training and development opportunities and offering a £50,000 production award each year. The Pitch brings groundbreaking short films to audiences around the world – with commissions like White Gold being longlisted for an Oscar.

Date 2 November Malmaison Time 09:30-11:30

Scottish Documentary Institute (Doc Features) Scottish Documentary Institute specialises in documentary training, production and distribution, supporting filmmakers through a diverse programme of high quality training programmes. It has produced over 100 films, screening in 60 countries, garnering recognition as being at the cutting edge of the documentary sector. Bridging art and industry, it is committed to film driven by the emotional experience.

Date 3 November Virtual Time 10:30-12:30

Film4 (NArrative) Film4 is Channel 4 Television’s feature film division, developing and co-financing projects from the most distinctive talents the UK and rest of the world. Academy Award-winners include Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave and Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, and their most recent releases include Andrea Arnold’s American Honey.

Date 3 November Malmaison Time 13:00-15:00

BBC (Scripted television drama) Usman Mullan is a Development Producer at BBC Writersroom. He looks after writer development across TV, radio and digital platforms, producing UK-wide new writing talent initiatives, development programmes, opportunities and events for writers. He specialises in identifying, developing and nurturing new screenwriting talent across the BBC, with experience in scripted development across multiple genres.

Date 3 November Malmaison Time 13:00-16:00

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CONNECTIONS: PITCHING SESSIONS B-Side Productions (Narrative Feature) Passionate about collaboration and great storytelling, B-Side Productions endeavour to support and enable great new and emerging talent to flourish and are developing a varied slate of TV and Film projects. Former BBC Film Development Executive, Dionne Farrell, has worked on many hit film and television productions including EastEnders, Ammonite and 24 Hours in Police Custody.

Date 3 November Malmaison Time 16:30-18:30

Doc Society (Documentary) The BFI Doc Society Fund works to support and develop storytellers from all parts of the UK, backing feature and short creative documentaries with bold cultural and social ambitions. Founded in 2005, it is committed to enabling great documentary films and connecting them to audiences across the globe. Hannah Bush Bailey works across the funds feature slate and Made of Truth Short Scheme.

Date 4 November Malmaison Time 11:00-12:30

Guardian Docs (Documentary) The Guardian is renowned for its agenda-setting journalism and Guardian Documentaries is an expression of their core editorial purpose and ethos. They curate and commission independent filmmakers from around the world and are committed to telling stories with unique artistic vision. They have won critical acclaim, including a 2022 BAFTA Film Award for The Black Cop and an Oscar in 2021 for Colette.

Date 4 November Malmaison Time 15:30-17:30

Studiocanal (Narrative Feature) STUDIOCANAL is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and TV series.

STUDIOCANAL has fully financed box office hits Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Paddington 1 and 2 and Shaun the Sheep Movie. Their upcoming films include Shekhar Kapur’s What’s Love Got to Do With It, which stars Lily James and Emma Thompson, The Railway Children Return and Tenor.

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Date 5 November Malmaison Time 12:00-14:00 14:30-16:30

vr & 360 soirée meet. network. create. the future of film starts here.

Friday 4 november, YTR Upper Foyer

17:30-18:30

A destination for those working – or interested in – new technologies and the role they play in the future of cinema. Meet other individuals interested in virtual reality and generate ideas about the future potential for VR entertainment. Open to all.

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OPENING NIGHT CEREMONY Tuesday 1 November 18.00-21.00, City Screen Aesthetica launches its 12th edition with a screening of inspiring and thought-provoking works from the 2022 Official Selection. Curated

by Festival Director Cherie Federico, our Opening Night Ceremony spans a broad range of themes, topics and genres, providing a taster of what’s to come over the week, whilst asking questions about the power of film. The screening will start promptly at 18:30.

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HEY, SUNSHINE PARTY Wednesday 2 November 20.00-23.00, DOUBLETREE BY HILTON Ease into the week ahead with our first part of the festival. Hosted by Doubletree at Hilton, a picturesque venue with a view of the city walls, our throwback to the 1970s and 1980s is the perfect opportunity to grab a free drink (first-come, first-served) and experience the classics: The Stranglers, Blondie, David Bowie, Kate Bush, Abba & more. Pop in, grab a drink and make some new connections. Free arrival drink.

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MEET THE FILMMAKERS Thursday 3 November, 20:00-23:00, rose within the walls, YO1 9WD Come and enjoy a drink opposite one of York’s best-known historical landmarks: Clifford’s Tower. Attendees receive a free gin and tonic upon entry, on a first-come, first-served basis. This is the place to make connections for the rest of the week and meet with fellow filmmakers and aficionados. A relaxed social where we invite our Official Selection to make themselves known to each other and forge friendships within the festival circuit. Free drink on arrival.

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VR & 360 SOIRÉE Friday 4 November, York Theatre Royal Upper Foyer, 17:30-18.30 This fantastic event is an opportunity for invited guests to network and meet colleagues from London College of Communication: Screen School VR Lab. The VR & 360 Soirée includes a welcome drink and a chance to chat about new technologies. This event is a destination to meet those changing the face of VR, Immersive Experiences and at the forefront of new technologies.

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FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY Friday 4 November, 20:00-23:00, 1331 Helping to carry Aesthetica Short Film Festival through into a weekend of social events and inspiring cinema, 1331 hosts the renowned Friday Night Party. Located in York’s vibrant Grape Lane, the party provides the ideal location to join in with the festivities or re-group with new friends. Grab a drink, connect with other industry guests and prepare for the busy weekend of screenings and events.

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THE LISTENING PITCH FILM PREMIERE Saturday 5 November, 19:00-23:00, NCEM Aesthetica and Audible have teamed up once again to run The Listening Pitch. The competition included an open brief for submissions, looking for original stories that demonstrated how listening helps to understand different points of view. Join us for the premiere of the three winning films and a screening of the 2021 winning film Blind as a Beat. Welcome drink served upon arrival, followed by a live DJ set post-screening.

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FRINGE EXHIBITION: UNITE. CREATE. TRANSFORM.

AESTHETICA FILM FESTIVAL FRINGE UNITE. CREATE. TRANSFORM. Aesthetica and Street Life bring you ASFF’s first fringe event. We are pleased to open Unite. Create. Transform, a group show that looks at the here and now, including The People We Love. Free entry across November. Daily 11:00-19:00.

We see and understand creativity as a form of expression and a way to convene, discuss and make sense of the present moment at this critical juncture in history. Art has the power to unite. It is transformative. It takes us to new places and introduces us to new cultures, but most importantly, it reminds us of our humanity.

The exhibition brings together award-winning artists who invite you to explore, discover and engage with themes from our rapidly changing world – wide-ranging topics that include the ethics of representation, mass digitalisation, globalisation, diasporic identities and the continuing threats posed by the climate crisis.

These 10 works – both individually and collectively – disrupt t he status quo.

Together, they offer personal and universal narratives whilst asking key questions about life right here in the 21st century. We are also pleased to premiere Olana Light, who has created a site-specific work that asks us to think more deeply about the impact our lifestyle choices have on the planet.

Artists include: Kit Monkman, Baff Akoto, Jenn Nkiru, Natalia García Clark, Pernille Spence and Zoë Irvine, Bart Price, Seb Agnew and Omar Torres.

Unite. Create. Transform is on from 1-30 November, 29-31 Coney Street, YO1 9QL. Image Right: Seb Agnew, Sticky Notes, from the series Syncope (2017-2022). Courtesy of the artist.

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FRINGE EVENT: SOUND INSTALLATION Artist Jin Chia Ching Ho premieres a new work: Sounds We’ve Never Heard Before.

Audible, Aesthetica and London College of Communication have teamed up to commission a new work by one of the UK’s most exciting sound artists. Jin was asked to think about how we understand sound in a world that has changed the way that people listen – creating a unique experience.

Jin provides us with a deep meditative experience at York’s 600-year-old Bedern Hall. Using five-channel Genelec speakers, this installation presents the audio of five natural materials: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. In Chinese philosophy, these elements are believed to be fundamental: they form the foundation of all material things and maintain balance in nature. Jin recorded these five elements, resulting in a one-hour sound piece.

Join us for deep listening. Sit or lie on the cushions provided and soak up the experience.

Free with Festival pass. No need to pre-book.

DAILY PERFORMANCE I BEDERN HALL, YO1 7AL Every day you have the chance to come and see Jin make live music in the venue and ask her questions about the piece. Performance times 14:00-15:00 daily.

1 NOVEMBER 12:00 -20:00 2 AND 3 NOVEMBER 10:30-20:00 4 NOVEMBER 10:30-17:00 Project supported by Audible, Aesthetica, London College of Communication.

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SOUNDS WE’VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE

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FRINGE EVENT: YORK DUNGEON WALKING TOUR

YORK DUNGEON WALKING TOUR 5-6 November (11:30, 13:00 and 15:00). Free with your Festival Pass.

Meet outside of York Dungeon, YO1 9RD The York Dungeon have something that will make peasants of all ages laugh or scream their way through 2,000 years of York’s history during ASFF. The Little Peasant’s Walking Tour is suitable for every age. Discover the toe-curling tales of the city, as two of their favourite Dungeon residents, the ever so bonkers and slightly sarcastic Dungeon Jester and their smelliest peasant Smedley, are released onto the streets of the city to take little peasants and their families on a journey to discover York’s extensive haunted history, with plenty of fun and laughs along the way.

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FILMMAKER INDEX

Advertising ADIDAS Combat Sports x Matteo Signani

Smallpox

84

Daniele Quadrelli daniele.quadrelli@gmail.com ALGORITHM

86

85

86

87

ANIMATIoN 7 LBS 8 OZ

84

85

85

87

86

87

84

85

Iacopo Carapelli nico@niccolomontanari.com

266

A Night for the Dogs

90

Another Presence

91

Breathless Puppets

88

Dawta

91

Do Not Feed The Pigeons

88

Echo

91

Sergio Kotsovoulos sergiofk@gmail.com 84

I gotta look good for the apocalypse

91

Ayce Kartal distribution@lesvalseurs.com 86

Christian Schilling info@christianschillingdirector.com Ray-Ban - You’re On

89

Antonin Niclass antonin.niclass@gmail.com

Gilad Avnat, Stav Nahum nico@niccolomontanari.com PUDDING

A Guitar in the Bucket

Jessica Ashman hello@jessla.co.uk

Ben Galster ben@studiochristianruess.com NYC! Sound (Back) On

89

Naaman Azhari naaman.azhari@outlook.com

Boris Noir iam@borisnoir.com Love Has No Label

A Goat’s Spell

Simon Ball me@simon-ball.com

Robert dos Santos rob@robertdossantos.com Living with Sky-Frame – Lake Lucerne

88

Max Woodward

Lorenz Obermeier mail@stifter.studio It Was Us

86

Boyoung Kim studio.motionk@gmail.com

Charles Todd HYLO – RUN

87

Gerhard Funk mail@gerhardfunk.net

Enea Colombi nico@niccolomontanari.com H.E.R. - Back Of My Mind

84

Yoo Lee meetyoolee@gmail.com

Christoph Amort hi@kollektivsenfblau.com Franciacorta - A Golden Feeling

‘Who’s Counting?’

86

Sinan Sevinç, Dominik Ströhle elisabethyili.baumann@filmakademie.de do it

WE ARE AVAILABLE | Origo Studios x weareEnigma

84

Eathan Currie alex@hightide.media Dirty Money

Uniqlo - find your colour

Ben Lankester ben@progressfilm.co.uk

Claire Yasamin Norowzian clairenorowzian@gmail.com Catherine Rayner: The Creative Floor Project

85

Gergő Simon mate@weareenigma.hu

Sven Dreesbach awards@revolutio.com Bud

The North Face SS22

Biko Voigts biko.voigts@filmakademie.de

Bauddhayan Mukherji buddymukherji@gmail.com Bird’s Eye View

87

Leone nico@niccolomontanari.com

Leone Bin Boy

Take Me Home

Maximilian Bungarten, Felizitas Hoffmann studio@mbungarten.com

Matthew Frost ASUS - WOW THE WORLD | LEONE

87

Mario Dahl mail@mariodahl.com

IDODO

89

Ursula Ulmi ursula@ulmifilm.com 85

In Between

Effie Pappa mina@marnifilms.gr

90

Little Hurts

89

Debra Solomon djsolomon@mindspring.com Losing It

90

89

90

90

89

91

88

90

88

88

91

94

92

93

92

So Long (We Dreamt of This)

93

The Gift

93

Untitled

92

Action

96

BabyDolls

97

BabyThump

99

Bleep

97

Ben S. Hyland ben.s.hyland@gmail.com 93

Stuart Heaney, Chris de Selincourt c.deselincourt@lcc.arts.ac.uk Masha Novikova masha.novikova@lfs.org.uk

Sisyphos

Ian Killick ikillick7@gmail.com

HyeunJoo Woo, JiYoon Park ubacstudio@gmail.com

Glorious Revolution

92

Calvin Demba pmurmann19@gmail.com & Alicefcraymond@gmail.com

Jordy Sank jordy@sanktuaryfilms.com

AT HOME WITH THE BOYLE FAMILY

Shades

Benoît Monney benoit.monney@gmail.com

Dominic Gilday naomi.bloomsday@gmail.com

Absence of sense for the absence of sense

94

Comedy 92

Jacob Lee jacobjohnlee1@gmail.com

A Void

Rage With Words

Sweatmother jacqui@primitive.film

ARTISTS’ FILM A Lost Home

94

Jasmina Cibic jacqui@primitive.film

Hannah Jacobs Info@hannah-jacobs.com

A Drifting Up

Nice To Meet You All

Lewis Heriz hello@lewisheriz.com

Lesley-anne Rose danamariebruce@gmail.com Your Mountain Is Waiting

92

Sorcha Kennedy sorcha-kennedy@outlook.com

Belaid, Benard, Mayeur, Moulin, Pinot, et al. carlos.decarvalho@pole3d.com TYPE

Mulika

Marian Edusei marianedusei@gmail.com

Thomas Stellmach thomas@stellmach.com The Seine’s tears

94

Ben McCarthy, Courtney ‘CourtsWrites’ Hayles courtneyhaylesltd@gmail.com

Jonathan Laskar info@papierperfore.ch The Sausage Run

motociclista

Guen Murroni guenmurroni@yahoo.com

Daniel Hope hello@danielroberthope.com The Record

93

Maisha Maene leogopfert@gmail.com

Jack Spring hello@jackspring.co.uk THE CLEARING

Memento Mori as 3,684 Cyanotype Sunprints

Eugen Merher e.merher@gmail.com

Joseph Wallace loran@delavalfilm.com The Circle

93

C=P chris@chrispeters.com

Max Vannienschoot Salvation Has No Name

HYSTERESIS

Robert Seidel info@robertseidel.com

Paul O’Flanagan submissions@festivalformula.com Oskar

94

Beth Buxton, Aaron Bevan-Bailey jennifer@jenniferlouisemartin.com

Sascha Vernik studio@revkin.at Memento Mori

Hear My Cry

Broken: A Lockdown Story

98

TJ O’Grady Peyton tjogradypeyton@gmail.com 94

Bye Bye Baby

96

Jessie Barnett submissions@festivalformula.com

267

FILMMAKER INDEX CANDY

95

Sarah Grant mishamccullagh@gmail.com Death and a Salesman

96

99

99

95

DANCE AGATHI (THORN)

98

95

96

98

95

97

97

97

95

Neal Suresh Mulani nmulani96@gmail.com

268

Herbarium

101

IO|OI

101

One Night

100

Sheila

100

Skin and Scales

100

Unyielding Sleeve

101

Xudong Wang 759982426@qq.com 99

Viscera

101

Phoebe Davies, Nandi Bhebhe 96

Jack Bailey, Jordan Gill jbaileywork8@gmail.com, jordangill121@gmail.com Tell Me Something I Don’t Know

100

Omari ‘Motion’ Carter darcyjwallace@gmail.com

Emma Jesse oli@olifalcon.com Split or Steal

Don’t Play with L(Kn)ives

Gabri Christa gabrichrista@gmail.com

Santtu Salminen Salmisensanttu@gmail.com Soggy Biscuit

101

Isla Badenoch islabadenoch@gmail.com

Dan Boaden dan@hereticproductions.com Primal Therapy

Dear Black Child

Francesco Lorusso info@brogadoitefilm.com

Wibout Warnaar wibout.warnaar@gmail.com Pet Name

100

Iwona Pasińska renelisso@wp.pl

Emily Munster emilymunster1@gmail.com PATCHED

Daughters of the Sea

Omari ‘Motion’ Carter info@motiondancecollective.com

Florence Kosky submissions@festivalformula.com Norma

100

Tobi Onabolu tobi@tobionabolu.com

David Hourrègue boris@fulldawaprod.com Neither Seen Nor Heard

97

Krystal S Lowe Krystalslowe.artist@gmail.com

Rémy Bazerque tibo@sweetdoh.com Le Pompon

98

Alexander Stamatiadis alexandros4k@gmail.com

Sam Baron kirsty.mann@gmail.com LEAVE TO REMAIN

Thursday Night Sorbet

99

Émile V. Schlesser info@emileschlesser.com Lady Brently’s End

THE RIGHT WORDS

98

Jack Donnelly submissions@festivalformula.com Kowalsky

99

Georgios Hartofilakidis georgiosfilms@gmail.com

Antoine Giorgini toinegiorgi@yahoo.fr Julia

The Diamond

Adrian Moyse Dullin

Jason Edwards Good Evening

96

Vedran Rupic submissions@festivalformula.com

George Mills, Hannah Seligman aeneneseligman@gmail.com Face It - Abbey

The Corpse Series

James Button , Kristaps Kazaks james@jamesbuttonfilms.com

Leclercq David Kokakolaiskool@gmail.com Everybody Needs Some(dead)body

98

Madeleine Shenai mntbeyts@gmail.com

Tom Elders Him@tomelders.com Doffice

THAT?

World of Kokoro

Clare Chong workwithcllre@gmail.com 95

101

Documentary 21

ÓWÀMBÈ

102

Christine Seow seowfilms@gmail.com 3 Promises

105

106

105

106

103

104

105

104

103

106

103

105

102

103

102

Where I Lay My Head

104

78

Rich Felgate richfelgate@gmail.com 106

Hide & Seek

78

Victoria Fiore hello@victoriafiore.com 104

On the bridge

79

Guillaume Samuel, Guillaume Frédéric info@cine3d.ch 102

The Balcony Movie

80

Pawel Lozinski katarzyna@kff.com.pl 104

Todd Karehana tkarehana@gmail.com On Black Pain

VENETIAN MEN

FINITE: The Climate of Change

Lily Freeston lily.freeston1@gmail.com Night Ride

Until The Tide Creeps In

DOC. FEATURES

James Slater rosie@zomdicfilms.com love you, bye

Twinkleberry

106

Ågerstrand, Ekman, Teigen, Hedin Hetteberg marina-evelina.cracana@filmandtell.com Look For The Diamonds

This is Forever

104

Lewis Khan lewis@lewiskhan.co.uk Live Till I Die (2022, 23’)

The Victory Arch

Miles Blacket milesblacket@gmail.com

Sebastien Rabas sebatienrabas@gmail.com Leavers

102

Celia Willis celiawillis@gmail.com

Kyla Harris, Lou Macnamara Just Like You

The Twins

Jessi Gutch alicewhughes@gmail.com

Christine Saab saab.christine@gmail.com It’s Personal

105

Daisy Ifama

Varun Chopra anna@thecornershop.tv Home

The Bayview

Susy Pena susypeme@gmail.com

Cathy Heffernan abi@slickfilms.co.uk Holy Cowboys

103

Joe Preston joefredpreston@hotmail.com

Siôn Marshall-Waters jecawheeler@gmail.com Hair Uncovered

Sana Que Sana

Zara Meerza

Chu-Li Shewring, Adam Gutch chuli@flyingant.org.uk Forest Coal Pit

102

Daniel Cook festivals@scottishdocinstitute.com

Minka Jakerson annika@cinenicfilm.se Fawley

Run With Her

Gabriella E Aguirre ge.aguirre612@gmail.com

Guillaume Fournier, Samuel Matteau, Yannick Nolin projets@spira.quebec Eva and Ramona

106

Lia Campbell festivals@scottishdocinstitute.com

Carlotta Beck Peccoz hello@carlottabeckpeccoz.com Belle River

Prayers for Sweet Waters

Elijah Ndoumbe eli.ndoumbe@gmail.com

Mohamed Boteen Shalaby shalaby.mh@gmail.com A Portrait

105

Tobi Kyeremateng jameishaprescod@gmail.com

The Hermit of Treig

79

Lizzie MackEnzie naomi@arunaproductions.com 103

Jameisha Prescod jameishaprescod@gmail.com

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FILMMAKER INDEX

DRAMA 39

Bystander

112

Martín Delfino Guevara martin@bastionfilms.es A90

107

117

112

107

110

108

115

115

111

113

108

113

111

118

117

Jessica Henwick submissions@festivalformula.com

270

107

Half Guard

110

Hollywood

113

Home

107

Hornbream

107

I HAVE HEARD YOU CALLING IN THE NIGHT

115

I Love You, I Hate You

110

Incompatible

117

I Was Never Really Here

112

Gabriel Bihina Arrahnio frithjof.stueckemann@filmuniversitaet.de 114

Jefferson Stein jeff@jeffersonstein.com Bus Girl

Ghost

Maxine Peake me@shakyradowlingcasting.com

Pete Schilling Burros

107

Sam Pilling sam.pilling@pulsefilms.co.uk

Pavel Andonov andonovpavel@gmail.com Brothers

Elevate

Paul Bertellotti stephen.hagan@mac.com

Yamin Tun morgan@thehothouse.co.nz Blue Note

114

Mark Pluck danlane34@hotmail.com

Simon Maria Kubiena info@refreshingfilms.com Blood and Gold

Die unsichtbare Grenze

Nia Childs jessi@figfilms.co.uk

Florent Gouelou festivals@yukunkun.fr Blaues Rauschen

115

Leni Gruber, Alex Reinberg info@refreshingfilms.com

Jasmin Tenucci Beauty Boys

Desmond’s Not Here Anymore

Mark O’Connor markoconnor1000@gmail.com

Clara Milo ardamilofilm@gmail.com AUGUST SKY

116

Pernell Marsden pcmarsden@gmail.com

Alejandro Plumb alex.plumb0@gmail.com Aska

Dead Whistle Stop

Dylan Bloom dylanboomfilms@gmail.com

Anastasia Bruce-Jones anastasiabrucejones@gmail.com Angelo

112

Mark Gerstorfer info@refreshingfilms.com

Aliza Brugger alb2297@columbia.edu All Girls

DASH

Mmabatho Montsho submissions@festivalformula.com

Alexios Koukias-Pantelis al.koukias@gmail.com Ain’t No Mercy for Rabbits

111

Sean Mckenna jamie@paisleyfilms.co.uk

Keeran Anwar Blessie keeran.blessie@gmail.com After Noon

Chiatura

Rory Fleck Byrne tobyandris@gmail.com

Nahd Bashir nahdtop@gmail.com A Fox In The Night

118

Toby Andris tobyandris@gmail.com

Zornitsa - Dimitrova hello@zornitsa-dimitrova.com A DEAD SEA

CANNED

Clemente Lohr clementeflohr@gmail.com

Olivia J. Middeton carys@finiteproductions.co.uk A Dark Moment of Faith

117

Rachel Aoun rachel@rachelaoun.com

Jackdaw

117

Mac Nixon dan.bailey@broadsidefilms.co.uk 118

Journeying

Garry Jenkins garry@deep-cut.co.uk

116

Lament

115

Rubén Sánchez info@distributionwithglasses.com Le Pain

111

114

116

118

116

109

113

108

118

111

111

109

108

TRANSFER

TRIPUDIO

Tuo Tuo

Who? How? and Where?

Wings

Yanni

113

Experimental

110

Cellula Filia

Lana Barić sanja.borcic@zagrebfilm.hr Spirit

Titan

110

CURRENTS / Perpendicolare Avanti

Federica Foglia euriluna@hotmail.it

Stuck

Erode

112

Kemi Anna Adeeko kemi@adeeko.net Margareta F.A. Orkan

109

118

109

109

117

108

119

Piibe Kolka len.murusalu@gmail.com

Christine Boateng, Claudia Owusu owusuclaudia@outlook.com, christine_boateng@yahoo.com

Synthbabe

114

Rachid Allaoua

Carlos Segundo distribution@lesvalseurs.com Snow White

116

Billy Boyd Cape

Mykea Fairweather Perry mykeaperry@me.com Sideral

things we never said

Victoria Garza clavecine@gmail.com

Ruby Cedar cedarruby@gmail.com Sharing

114

An Chu johnsonju0072@gmail.com

Nicole Rixon, Ryan Goodman nicolemrixon@gmail.com Public Pleasure

The Silent Whistle

Luigi Piana info@madreperlafilms.com

Céline Baril festivals@manifest.pictures Portrayed

109

Sage Mears, Aaron Pagniano sagemears@gmail.com

Hilke Rönnfeldt hilkeroenn@gmail.com Out of the blue

The Lone Wolf

Valéry Carnoy info@helicotronc.com

Myriam Guimond guimond.myriam@gmail.com Opera Night

115

Manjinder Virk

Seemab Gul distribution.sayonarafilm@gmail.com One of the Boys

The Cunning

Yingtong Li liyingtong_123@outlook.com

David Robinson-Smith contact@davidrobinsonsmith.com Mulaqat / Sandstorm

110

Filipe Melo

Adam Etheridge Mud Crab

The Barber

Alexandra Maher

Richard Hunter richardpeterhunter@gmail.com Milk

112

Dhivya Kate Chetty office@alysiamaciejowska.co.uk

Edoardo Ulivelli ulivellidirector@gmail.com Lovely Creature

The Banishment

Yılmaz Özdil yilmazozdil@gmail.com

Jess X. Snow jess@jessxchen.com Lo Sguardo (The Look)

116

Alex Kayode-Kay fatoedoproductions@gmail.com

Pepijn Tebrunsvelt pepijn@studiogotley.com Little Sky

The Ballad Of Olive Morris

121

121

Charles Newland c.w.newland@gmail.com 108

eternity on a loop

120

Isabela Costa imoreiralcosta@gmail.com

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FILMMAKER INDEX Fireflies

120

Poulomi Basu, CJ Clarke cj@japc.co Happy Life

121

119

121

119

120

120

120

120

119

121

119

121

119

122

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123

Tackling

124

Tell me a story

124

The Social Chameleon

122

The Well

124

Wish Hill

124

00:00

130

A New Beginning

130

Christophe Chudy hello@christophechudy.com 122

Matt Hickinbottom info@musicalmotionpictures.co.uk Lewis Reeves rossreevesltd@yahoo.com

Snowflakes

Runqi He kekehe42@gmail.com

India Barnardo indiabarnardo@gmail.com

Harry The Hamster

123

FASHION 122

Boby, Laudrin, Métivier, Miguet, Sanrame, Schaeffer coline@ecolescreatives.com

Emily the little match girl

Silence and Her Roommate

Aleah Marrow aleahmarrowfilms@gmail.com

FAMILY FRIENDLY Cat and Moth

124

Peter Stanley-Ward submissions@festivalformula.com

Asmaa Jama, Gouled Ahmed ajama083@gmail.com

Alternate Mesozoic

Signal

Alex Ross alex@paper-anvil.com

Silvestar Kolbas silvestar.kolbas@gmail.com The Season of Burning Things

123

Arzalier, Brenci, Daniel, Duru, Gil, Jacob, et al. coline@ecolescreatives.com

Mia Georgis The Film Factory

Luce and the Rock

Gillian Harker gillian_harker@hotmail.com

Matt Whitman info@mawhitman.com The Devotions

122

Sabrina Stoll tiziana.giamma@gmail.com

Campbell X ashitey@smokingdogsfilms.com THAT WAS WHEN I THOUGHT I COULD HEAR YOU

Lockdown

Liam Harris

Julia Parks juliaemilyparks@gmail.com Still We Thrive

122

Diarmuid Donohoe info@carbonatedcomet.com

Heather Andrews handrewssound85@gmail.com Seaweed

LITTLE KARL AND THE ELEPHANTS

Britt Raes festival@miyu.fr

Sherry Erskine, Bonnie Sue Stein iguana@gohproductions.org In PLain Sight – Part 1: In erms of clay

123

Leon Joosen

Alexey Evstigneev valeriya@eastwood.agency RELAY-DELAY

Laika & Nemo

Friedrich Kießling j.kraemer@youngfilms.de

Dominique van Olm deviiofilms@gmail.com Post-Soviet Symphony

123

Jan Gadermann, Sebastian Gadow jan.gadermann@gmx.de

Ryley O’Byrne ryleyd@gmail.com One Home To Another

I Miss Hugs

Ana Songel anasongelgarcia@gmail.com

Hope Strickland rhstricklandspence@gmail.com Immaculate Virtual

124

Carleton Rodgers carletonrodgers@outlook.com

Amélie Hardy festival@travellingdistribution.com I’ll Be Back!

I’ll Be Frank

A Significant Name

128

Diane Russo-Cheng diane@dianerusso.com 123

A Story of Women

Rosalie Charrier rosalie.charrier@gmail.com

126

APORIA

131

Estienne Rylle estienne.rylle@gmail.com ARTISTIQUE

129

Kristýna & Kryštof Jankovec kristynajankovec@gmail.com, krystof@jankovec.com Comunidad

127

126

131

131

129

128

129

128

127

129

The Sound of Waves

Totality Temptation

Un-spoken words of a Heartist - Je suis née dans un chaos

Veronica Now

Music Video ATOM

126

Binaural Glass

126

Broccoli Cheddar Bread Bowl

126

129

131

130

135

133

132

Mike Petrow mikepetrow14@gmail.com 131

Different Than Before

Mayumi Yoshida

REPLICA

Fade Into You

128

Hannah Bon hannah@hannahbon.com Javier Cano Larumbe jcanolarumbe@gmail.com

126

Shelley Hopkins rockshelley@hotmail.com

Luis Castro, Yosu Menacho luis.castroresino@gmail.com, jlopezmenacho@gmail.com

SAPHI

127

Quentin Curtat, Cédric Richer yann@panamaera.fr

Samantha Mandich skmandich@gmail.com Plastic Voices

Thermal

127

Hannah Bon hannah@hannahbon.com Peel

The Open

129

Luca Tichelman, Rens De Waal lucatichelman@gmail.com Paired Flowers

128

Gabriel Juduc gabrieljuduc@gmail.com

Timur Celikdag timur@timur-celikdag.com OFF THE TOP OF MY HAT

The Long Goodbye

Nadine Baboy, Muhiba Botan nadinebaboy@gmail.com

Sebastian Selg chenjiayankk@gmail.com New World Order for The Travel Almanac

127

Celina Collot Celina.collot@gmail.com

Mazdey Snob nico@niccolomontanari.com NEOSHIN

The Groove of Chaos

Victor Claramunt, San Millán victorclaramunt@gmail.com

Adam C Hayes nick@hayeshayes.com Mijo

130

Anne-Charlotte Moulard contact@annecharlottemoulard.com

Bon, Magaña, Rodriguez, Ramirez vane.bon.m@hotmail.com Innervisions

Summer with Josephine

Kit Pilosof pilosofkit@gmail.com

Kristina Palukaititie anastasi.kulikalova@gmail.com HOOF

127

Lunatics and Poets, Eori Wakakuwa mail@lunaticsandpoets.com

Hilda (Huayi) Xu hildaxhy@gmail.com First Love

Spacing Out

Haonan Huang hhhn2018@gmail.com

Andrea Ruiz aandrearg89@gmail.com Eyes Wide Open

130

Federico Fenucci f.fenucci@gmail.com

Filip Fredrik Fredrik Haglund haglund.f@gmail.com Eternal Feminine

SONAR

Omar Perineau mail@omarperineau.com

HIBALL hiballproductions@gmail.com Elements

128

Allexia Galvão

Marco Castro castro.marco@icloud.com Echoes of the Suburbs

Sapient

Ryan Renshaw ryan@madebykiosk.com

135

134

David M. Helman davidmhelman@gmail.com 130

Feel So - Nukuluk

133

Mateo Carlos Villanueva Brandt info@foreignbodyproductions.com

273

FILMMAKER INDEX Flying Kites

132

FEATUREs

133

All is vanity

Jesseca Ynez Simmons jessecasimms@gmail.com Ganbatene

YI-YU TSAI Heart Failure

134

Will Wightman I Put My Hand Into A Fist

134

134

135

133

thriller 4:00 AM

132

135

133

132

135

134

Sarada Rauch saradarauch@gmail.com

BOWLHEAD

Creator

Deep Clean

Fishwife

Lone Wolves

135

Molaphone

136

138

138

137

137

Daniel Padró info@distributionwithglasses.com 132

NAFAS NAKESH (Don’t Breathe)

139

Milad Nasim Sobhan milad.sobhan@yahoo.com 132

O, GLORY!

136

Joe Williams, Charlie Edwards-Moss joeefrancis@gmail.com OVERPOWER

Tom Goodall tom@tomgoodall.com

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138

Elliot Gaynon submissions@festivalformula.com

Erik Rojas erikrojasvisual@gmail.com Topple

137

Beth Park bethpark@rocketmail.com

Christian Padron SPACE

Anaconda

B Welby bwd.film@gmail.com

Zac Dov Wiesel zacharywiesel@gmail.com Samora Pinderhughes – Masculinity

139

Andre LeBlanc leblanc.andre1@gmail.com

Yuval Haker yuval.haker@gmail.com Rodney Chrome - To The Money

82

Thomas Simon thomassimondp@gmail.com

Paola Ossa paolaossa.film@gmail.com “Record Player” AJR X Daisy the Great

82

Joshua D Amar joshuadamar@gmail.com

Chris Ullens christopher@ullens.net Quiet Nights

81

Mehdi Fikri flavio.armone@lightsonfilm.org

Monika Kozub info@berlinboudoir.studio Poppy ‘HER’

planet b234

134

Natalie Camou ioniesb@gmail.com P.E.R.I.O.D.

Mother Midnight

133

Michael Rodrigues, Tarryn Hatchett michaelrodriguesfilms@gmail.com Nice Girl

I’LL GO TO HELL

Keelie Sheridan keelie.a.sheridan@gmail.com

Taisia Deeva yulia@festagent.com Mwanjé ft. Sampa the Great - Wildones

83

Mike Beech mefbeech@gmail.com

Aitore Zholdaskali a.aizha@gmail.com Monsters

Hideout

Ismahane Lahmar ismahanelahmar@gmail.com

Emily Dynes hello@emilydynes.com MEMO

81

Yen Kuang Che filmfestival814@gmail.com

Konstantin Enste hello@konstantinenste.com Make a Baby

EASY TIGER

Karel Tuytschaever karel.tuytschaever@telenet.be

Lisa Enes lisa.enes.helland@gmail.com LLLL - Silent Dawn

83

Marcos Mereles marcosmereles14@gmail.com

137

Overwrite

137

Alia Sheikh pfoxell@gmail.com Part Forever

138

136

139

136

139

138

138

139

137

Kingdom of Plants with David Attenborough

142

Midnight Story

141

Monoliths

141

NORN Chapter1: The 9 Daughters of RAN

143

The Choice

142

Joanne Popinska joanne@infiniteframemedia.com 139

Raquel Guerrero info@distributionwithglasses.com VIA[DOLO]

142

Lina Reinsbakken Lina@nornstudio.com

Dan Clifton ludwigproduction@gmail.com Useless

(Hi)Story of a Painting: The Light in the Shadow

Lucy Hammond lucy@pilot-theatre.com

Luisa Martiri, Tanya Modini luisamartiri@gmail.com, tanya@tanyamodini.com TRIGGER. CHARLIE. ONE

141

Antonin Niclass antonin.niclass@gmail.com

Dani Viqueira alicia@yaqdistribucion.com The Moths Will Eat Them Up

Glimpse

Iona McEwan ionam@alchemyimmersive.com

Martin Sharpe martyjsharpe@gmail.com The Gloom

141

Quentin Darras, Gaëlle Mourre gaelle@gaellemourre.com, quentin.darras@gmail.com

Serhat Karaaslan flavio.armone@lightsonfilm.org The Evil is Inside

Genesis

Benjamin Cleary, Michael O’Connor lee@electricskies.io

Morgan Ruaidhrí O’Sullivan, James Kautz Morgan@RedSeedFilms.com The Criminals

142

Joerg Courtial mc@faber-courtial.de

Josema Roig josema@melbot.es The Bottom

Facades

Kerryn Wise, Ben Neal info@displace.org.uk

Kenji Ouellet contact@kenjiouellet.net Safe

143

Veljko Popovic, Milivoj Popovic vanja@bonobostudio.hr

Alan Chung-An, Ou shortfilm8000@gmail.com Reprise

Dislocation

Unframed: Paul Klee’s hand Puppets

142

Martin Charrière 136

Daniel Keeble dan@flud.digital Voices

136

Abbie Lucas omar@whoisomarkhan.com

VIRTUAL REALITY A PASSAGE

143

Maximilian Villwock info@maximilianvillwock.com Bunker

143

Tom George Ross tom@thomasgeorgeross.com Castle of Unknowing

143

Damian Thorn-Hauswirth damianswann@gmail.com Child of Empire

142

Sparsh Ahuja, Erfan Saadati sparshahuja9@gmail.com Déjà-vu

143

Dennis Stein-Schomburg

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