Projects in categories: Fiction

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Inspired by true events. Rural England, early 2013. Ruth and Juliet are waiting for the British Parliament to legalise same-sex marriage so they can get married. But Juliet suffers from a terminal illness and doesn't have long to live. They are racing against time.

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Retired scientist Arthur has been working on a youth reviving elixir for decades. One night he finally manages to perfect his creation, partly by accident - but before he can share the news with his wife Joan, Arthur is struck down by lightning and his secret formula dies with him. During the sad process of going through Arthur's things, Joan, and her friends, Linda and Susan, come across a small stock of the elixir in the garden shed. They try it out and start to enjoy being young again... which of course also comes with its own complications.

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Living as a precarious property guardian and facing eviction, a grieving widow is forced to live with a younger woman. Little does she know, the new tenant holds the key for her to move on.

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After the death of her Naani Ji, Mira arrives back in her hometown and is confronted by the fact that she knows very little about the woman who passed away. She must learn more about her grandmother's life and the only way she knows is through a cup of tea. Official Selection International Short Film Festival Oberhausen 2024 - Children's and Youth Film Competition

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In the picturesque Welsh countryside, Mabli journeys to meet her boyfriend Meirion's family. However, her idyllic stay takes a chilling turn when she has a series of awkward encounters with the family, from baking cakes with Mrs. Jones, picking flowers in the garden with Gwen, and a personal tour of Mr Jones's workshop. As the day unfolds, she is increasingly subjected to intense value lessons that starkly clash with her modern beliefs, forcing her to confront a world very distant from her own. Mabli is led deeper into the farm's history, where the importance of preserving the family bloodline becomes increasingly evident. But when night falls and Meirion's absence becomes unnerving, Mabli discovers the sinister truth behind the family's customs, and the real purpose of her visit. This Suspenseful Horror sees a clash between modernity and tradition, taking 'meeting the parents' to a whole new, terrifying level.

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Afan (19) grapples with heartbreak as he embarks with close friend Kush (30) on a day's trip to celebrate his upcoming marriage. Tensions rise, forcing them to confront their past and mend their bond, amidst their shared grief and hope for a brighter future. A story of an intimate friendship between two men, offering a fresh take on brown masculinity.

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Grace is a hybrid. At work she’s a diluted, no-worries-if-not girly. At home she’s strong, defiant and empowered, particularly when muttering fantasy comebacks into her pillow at 4am. As Grace prepares to confront her boss, she’ll finally unleash a version of herself. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

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A woman’s life has been turned upside down ever since she noticed those strange floating strings in her sight.

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After being evicted by her landlord, Nelle has just 24 hours to find a room to rent in London.

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A group of Black school kids - passionate about their cultures - are torn between the approaches of two teachers. Finding themselves in the midst of a clash between school culture and Black culture, they experience the modern racism that persists in UK education today. Official Selection British Urban Film Festival 2024

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Saskia has just bought her first house, but the dream is tainted by an unexpected arrival.

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A young filmmaker arrives in New York to find finance for an impossible feature. Official Selection Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2024 - World premiere