Documentary Short Session

A selection of short documentary films.

Above The Noise

Adam De Silva / United Kingdom

Above The Noise is a documentary short that explores how athlete Maja Kuczynska uses her sport to escape the chaos of the modern world.

HERITAGE

Muhammed Bittaye / United Kingdom

A captivating documentary that follows the remarkable story of Muhammed, a young talented filmmaker who embarks on a life-changing journey back to his homeland, The Gambia, after a decade of living in the United Kingdom

Pillar to Post

Sam Wright / United Kingdom

International Premiere

As a generational shift pulls this unique culture in different directions, government policy is giving that pull a push, limiting the ease of and right to the nomadic lifestyle of traditional Travellers. Meanwhile, these communities continue to battle the decades-old prejudices of the UK's settled population.

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Porta d'Europa

Samuel Mueller / Germany

UK Premiere

For over 30 hours, a migrant boat with fifteen people on board has been stranded off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy. Emergency calls made to European coastal authorities have been ignored. The Sea-Watch Crew, an NGO fighting for the rights of refugees, deploys an aircraft in a race against time.

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Puffling

Jessica Bishopp / United Kingdom

Every summer 18-year-old Birta and 16-year-old Selma rescue pufflings (young puffins) at night on a remote island off the coast of Iceland. The pufflings leave their nests for the first time, following the light of the moon to make their journey out to sea and transition into adulthood.

The Hearts of Bwindi

Charli Doherty / United Kingdom

"The Hearts of Bwindi" spotlights the harmonious efforts of wildlife rangers and local communities safeguarding Uganda's biodiverse, UNESCO-recognized Bwindi National Park.

The Test

Claudia Myers / United States

International Premiere

A Ghanaian maintenance worker at a Virginia retirement community dreams of becoming an American citizen to provide a better life for his family. With their future at stake, he enlists the help of two elderly residents to prepare for the biggest test of his life: the US Citizenship exam.

Unconditional

Theo Gee / United Kingdom

UK Premiere

In this captivating 15-minute short documentary 'Unleashed' delves into the incredible story of renowned canine behaviorist Will Atherton, whose life takes a dramatic turn when his dog becomes his saviour after a period of dark depression and a suicide attempt, revealing the extraordinary power of love and resilience in the face of despair.

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Where I Can See Them

Lanre Malaolu / United Kingdom

UK Premiere

A documentary told through real-life testimony and movement, exploring the emotional and psychological effects of police officers’ stop and searches on Black men. The film features Jaydee Dyer who recounts his experiences of being stopped and searched from the age of 11 to adulthood.

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Please note: this is a mixed collection of shorts and may contain themes and scenes that some viewers find upsetting.

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