Projects in categories: Documentary

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In the heart of South London, hidden within the confines of a converted church hall, lies the workshop of luthier Nick Branwell. His journey from a philosophy student to a craftsman of bespoke guitars encapsulates a life lived with passion and creativity.

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An immersive 360 film, based on letters home written by two Cornish Boys from west Cornwall, who emigrated to Australia in 1864. The recently discovered letters, which provide the inspiration, overarching visual motif and compelling lyrics of the piece, cry out with homesickness, loneliness and separation, and the everyday challenges and triumphs of their pioneering life in an evolving nation. The boys had their mining and farming skills to fall back on; they also brought their culture too, particularly their deep chapel faith. The Cornish Diaspora of the 19th century saw 250,000 people leave Cornwall, fleeing poverty and seeking opportunities across the globe. Approximately 10% of the population of South Australia, and over 3% of Australia as a whole, has significant Cornish ancestry and the settlement of the areas within of South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales are sometimes referred to as ‘Little Cornwall’. Official Selection Cornwall Film Festival 2024 - Festival World premiere Official Selection Adelaide Fringe 2025 - Festival International premiere

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A coming of age film following a group of teenage skaters over a single summer, charting their journey from childhood to adulthood, as they contend with what it means to grow up. Official Selection Doc NYC 2025 Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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TRANS CAMERA ACTION uses digital and analogue filmmaking methods for a meaningful exploration of the construction and impact of trans and non-binary representations through conversation with trans and non-binary film workers. The film also includes experimental and allegorical views of trans representations in 16mm and 8mm film.

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Following Joe Cannon Snr. a Traveller and retired farrier, as he reflects on his heritage and makes his annual journey to Appleby Fair in Cumbria, UK. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

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After four years apart, a daughter returns home to confront the unresolved family conflicts and deep-rooted domestic violence that plagued her childhood. She discovers the generational cycle of abuse and realises that only she can break it. Official Selection SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025 - World premiere

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Kenny and Kerry marry with secrets that almost blow their marriage apart. After their new baby is born, Kenny's PTSD is triggered by his crying. Kenny no longer knows what is real, calls it ‘the screams’. It seems the marriage is over. But Kerry decides to go back to school, to study how the brain works, and discovers that suffering isn’t a given - you can do something about it. We follow their recovery over ten years, through psychiatric medication, talking therapy, horses, race-cars and ice swimming as they emerge with new insights and resilience for their life ahead. Official Selection Dokumentale 2024 - World premiere Official Selection Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2025 - International premiere

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A spellbinding performance film by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, bringing to life the remarkable story the extraordinary Geraldine Flower, and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 1960s and 70s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer/songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio. Part film, part theatre, part fever dream — THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER takes the form of a series of specially designed performances by Emilíana and her band, combined with dramatic scenes and readings from letters by well-known actors and musicians. It's ultimately a heartfelt love letter to the enduring power of creativity and friendship. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Official Competition - World premiere Official Selection Dublin International Film Festival 2025 - International premiere

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The story of Black British hope experienced through the eyes of the Windrush generation. The film follows the journey of young West Indian dreamer Dudley as he makes his way to England in the 1960s. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

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Oxford Professor Patricia Kingori travels to Kenya, where she uncovers the murky, multi-billion global underworld of essay-writing. Thousands of young and highly educated Kenyans – overqualified and chronically underemployed – have found lucrative work writing essays for students around the globe who are able and willing to pay for them. It’s a complex portrait of an issue that undermines the foundations of a pillar of humanity: education. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Documentary Competition - World premiere Official Selection IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam) 2024 - International premiere Official Selection CPH:DOX 2025 Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2025

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In 1915, the ship Endurance sank near Antarctica. Explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew miraculously survived. In 2022, the ship was discovered, some 3000m beneath the water’s surface. Documenting contemporary polar explorers and drawing on original expedition footage preserved and restored by the BFI National Archive, ENDURANCE is an inspiring celebration of scientific curiosity and the indefatigable human spirit of discovery. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - World premiere

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The incredible true story of America’s jihadist spy and how he was thrown to the wolves once he stopped being useful to his CIA spymasters. Official Selection Warsaw Film Festival 2024