Short Session 6

A collection of short films from the UK and around the world.

Honeybun Runner

Thomas Kennedy Pope / United States

International Premiere

In a reality where track athletes are treated like thoroughbred horses, a veteran track runner struggles with his self worth as his body begins to fail him days before a big race.

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Upside (Music Video)

Sean Cartwright / United States

Upside is a modern fairytale that showcases a dystopian world ruled by women who hunt men for pleasure.

The Choice

Paul Hendy / United Kingdom

World Prem

THE CHOICE is a haunting, psychological drama, which tells the story of a famous TV personality, whose life and career implodes when a mysterious visitor comes to call...

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A Warrior's Dance

Steven Olugbenga Eniraiyetan / United Kingdom

Toby, a 14-year-old British African boy from Peckham, is given a life-changing opportunity to perform in his school's cultural show. Despite his father Baba's wishes for him to focus on his education, Tobi follows his dreams of becoming a dancer and incorporates various African dances, including the powerful Ohafia Warrior Dance, in his routine.

Your Move

Ed Rigg, George Howson / United Kingdom

World Premiere

Introducing a short story from a new cinematic underworld! A decorated Spitfire pilot has fallen from grace to become a notorious heist driver in 1960s London, his name is William Dalton, and this is a tale from the garage he runs. Patricia, the organisations Head of Talent, must work out exactly what went wrong on her most recent job...

TICKER

Thom Petty / United Kingdom

Howard drives his partner Joseph to hospital to undergo a high-risk operation, and the intimacy of the car, alongside a long forgotten mix tape, sees the masculinity of their forty year relationship start to yield.

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Red Ash

David Arthur / United Kingdom

UK Premiere

Mortality, memory and a game of headers play out on a red ash football pitch in Glasgow.