11.30am-1.00pm LIFE, LOVE AND LOSS (Shorts)
Bring your hankies, because these four shorts are a perfect encapsulation of not only incredible filmmaking, but also a microcosm of all of life’s little pleasures, its little heartaches and its little hopes.
BREATH HOLDING A brilliant synchronised swimmer tries to win the championship and heart of the coach. Swan Lake underwater! (subtitled)
Judge’s Comments: “One of the most originally shot films I have ever seen.”
THE VISIT After an exhausting day, a jaded Santa Claus in a shopping mall considers hanging up his boots. Then he gets a call from the children’s intensive care unit. (SUBTITLED)
Judge’s Comments: “Oh dear lord I cried like a baby.”
THE DOLPHIN Anna takes her 7 year-old son to the beach to finish his swimming course, the Dolphin, but something is terribly wrong. (SUBTITLED)
Judge’s Comments: “I think I have found my first 10. I wouldn’t have changed anything at all.”
MINOR KEY A man preparing for a meal with his wife and son finds himself trapped in a piece of music. (SUBTITLED)
Judge’s Comments: “Outstandingly brilliant.”
STORM A government enforced dating app malfunctions sending an unexpected user through a series of splash portals, determined to seal his fate.
Judge’s Comments: “My absolute favourite short.”
Please note that films have not yet been rated by the BBFC. The licensing authority has requested that unclassified films are rated as 18, to ensure compliance with the Licensing Act 2003. This is not representative of the films’ content, which our industry judging panel has rated as a 12A. Unfortunately, under 18s cannot be admitted to this screening.