They’re back! Once again we’re partnering with Film Hub North and BFI NETWORK to bring some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen and this time we’re in Manchester, for screenings, networking and more!
Join us at Chapeltown Picturehouse for this special screening of the five BIFA 2021 nominated short films. Further details to be announced.
Date & time
Tuesday 5th July, 6.30pm
Location
Chapeltown Picturehouse, 50 Red Bank, Manchester M4 4HF
The FILMs
| EGÚNGÚN (MASQUERADE)
UK 2021 15 min
Director/Writer: Olive Nwosu, Producer: Alex Polunin
Cast: Sheila Chukwulozie, Teniola Aladese
In search of healing, a young woman returns home to Nigeria, the country of her birth. |
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| FEMME
(Best British Short Film Award winner 2021!)
UK 2021 18 min
Director/Writer: Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, Producers: Sam Ritzenberg, Hayley Williams, Rienjke Attoh
Cast: Paapa Essiedu, Harris Dickinson
Jordan is a femme gay man – a label he wears proudly. But every time he steps out of the house with his lipstick on he remembers his dad’s stark warning: the world will always be a dangerous place for a boy like him…. |
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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DREAD
UK 2021 11 min
Director: Ida Melum, Writers: Laura Jayne Tunbridge, Hannah Kelso, Producer: Danielle Goff
Cast: Jessica Dennis, Stephen Fry
When a power cut ruins Ruby’s bedtime routine, she finds herself haunted by some unwanted guests. The only way for Ruby to get a peaceful night of sleep is to confront her visitors. |
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| PLAY IT SAFE
UK 2020 13 min
Director/Writer: Mitch Kalisa, Producer: Chris Toumazou
Cast: Jonathan Ajayi, Heather Heather, Kate Ovenden, Charlie O’Connor, Louis Richards, Grace Daly, Lauren Raisbeck, Emily Seale Jones
Out of place in his middle-class drama school and pigeonholed for a role as a Black hoodlum, Jonathan decides to demonstrate to his peers that their unconscious racism is just as impactful as those who wear their intolerance proudly.
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PRECIOUS HAIR & BEAUTY
UK 2021 11 min
Director/Writer: John Ogunmuyiwa
Producers: Sophia Gibber, Tony Longe, Lene Bausager
Cast: Tomi OgunjobiAn ode to the mundanity and madness of the high street, told through the window of an African hair salon. |
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Complete film programme 68 mins.
Tickets
£3, includes a free drink
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Enter your film!
Want to enter your film into the running for the title of Best British Short Film at the 2022 BIFA Awards? For more information click here.
