As a partner to Iris Prize, our winning selection from their shortlist goes directly into the finals of the Best British category – we’ll announce their winner on the night!
Filmmakers and those interested in making films are invited to a Speed Networking and drinks event, hosted by the local BFI Network Talent Executives, Nadia and Jess.
Longing
Courteney Tan | UK 2023 | 12.30m
On the night before she returns home, a Malaysian woman finds herself on an impromptu date.
Moments I Saw in Red
Penn Balint | UK 2023 | 2.30m
Experimental short shot on 8mm, exploring trauma, PTSD and synaesthesia.
Woodland
Phil Wall | UK 2022 | 7m
Sparks fly when Alistair meets Fergus in the woods but must they keep it a secret?
G Flat
Peter Darney | UK 2022 | 17m
84 year old Ceri connects with a young man on Grindr, but what is he really looking for?
Goodbye Python
Frankie Fox | UK 2023 | 9m
With his grief healing programme terminated, Kai must shut down a conscious AI. Can he let go?
I Must Trespass
Charlie Parchment | UK 2023 | 1.30m
A Reflection of Queerness in Rural Spaces.
Section 28 and Me
Tom Marshman, Paul Blakemore, Sam Halmarack | UK 2023 | 8.30m
Exploring the lasting impact of Section 28.
The Secret Lives of Lesbians’ Cats
Kate Jessop | UK 2023 | 1.30m
How do exasperated felines escape from their humans’ relationship dramas?
Groom
Leyla Coll-O’Reilly | UK 2022 | 16.30m
16 year old Hannah has a lot to learn on a trial shift at a beauty salon.
Repair
Sir Bertil Nilsson | UK 2023 | 11m
A neurodivergent man is faced with a choice after an encounter at the supermarket.
87mins total running time
