Three women. All in debt to despicable men, their pasts, and each other. The women find themselves bargaining to survive in the only language these men seem to understand: consumption and violence.
A renowned author and his wife seek refuge in the countryside after a devastating tragedy - the loss of their child in a brutal home invasion. As their grief consumes them, they soon realise memories are far from the only things haunting them. Struggling to heal, a malevolent entity emerges, twisting their reality and pulling them into an insidious plot that threatens to consume them entirely.
A tender, uplifting story about first loves, second chances and the power of human connection.
When teenager Danny makes a mistake that could derail his future, he unexpectedly reconnects with Josh, the social worker who once tried to help him but whose own mistakes drove them apart.
When their paths cross again, Josh becomes both mentor and mirror, guiding Danny on his journey to manhood. Along the way Danny discovers that family is not always the one you are born into, but the one that believes in you when no one else will.
Reliving one of the first viral social media moments in rap culture, when a 17 year old female rapper’s life was turned upside down by admitting to having an orgy, FREE LYRIC explores the experience of online call out culture, gender and consent.
With the rise of social media as the backdrop, this film explores the journey of a young woman named Niki who was cancelled before being cancelled was a thing, and how she survived a sex scandal.
Official Selection Raindance Film Festival 2026 - World premiere
A drama set in rural England amidst the backdrop of World War II exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of war on personal lives - highlighting the human capacity for both empathy and cruelty in times of crisis.
Martha, an 11-year-old mixed-race girl, is evacuated from London to the northern English countryside. Martha finds herself in the care of a gruff gamekeeper and his family. Feeling isolated and rejected due to her racial background and the community’s war-induced tensions, she tries to adapt to her new life, becoming captivated by the natural beauty of the countryside. Martha forms a secret friendship with Enzo, an Italian POW, whose gentle demeanour and shared sense of displacement draw them together. Martha also navigates a complex relationship with George, the gamekeeper's son, who is torn between his familial prejudices and his growing fondness for Martha.
Four chapters in the tumultuous life of the celebrated and controversial 20th century US intellectual, writer, philosopher and political activist Susan Sontag, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography 'Sontag: Her Life' by Ben Moser.
A powerful medium-length documentary exploring loss, survival, and the fragile beginnings of life through the stories of families connected across continents.
In India, one family struggles to cope with the devastating loss of a child, carrying grief that quietly reshapes their world. In the UK, another family is surrounded by the warmth and joy of children, living an everyday life filled with love and resilience. Though their realities appear different, both families are deeply connected by the shared experience of infant mortality and the uncertainty surrounding newborn survival.
At the centre of these intertwined journeys is an innovative doctor whose groundbreaking idea offers hope for critically ill newborns fighting for life. As science, humanity, and emotion come together, TINY BREATH reveals how compassion and innovation can transform tragedy into possibility, while asking profound questions about care, inequality, and the value of every tiny life.
Milan, 2026 – Right Place Right Time follows the untold human stories behind the Winter Olympics, capturing fleeting moments of triumph, struggle, and serendipity. Through the eyes of athletes, spectators, and creators, the film explores how being in the right place at the right time can transform ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences, revealing the cultural, emotional, and personal dimensions of one of the world’s largest sporting events.
A portrait of the artist Jacqueline Stanley. Memory comes in small moments. Filmmaker Nichola Bruce unveils a nuanced and intimate family portrait, centering on the indomitable spirit of her mother, the visionary artist Jacqueline Stanley.
Through a collage of small, profound moments, the film captures the essence of a determined woman’s extraordinary life, weaving together threads of artistry, resilience, and the indelible imprints of a shared history.
The Canaries’ Experience Genre: Mixed Reality / Magical Realism / Emotional Drama Format: Immersive VR Film Synopsis: In a world where silence can be fatal, The Canaries’ Experience invites viewers into a deeply emotional and symbolic journey through the mind of Will, a young man silently battling despair. Guided by a mystical canary—an ancient symbol of safety in coal mines—viewers traverse a surreal landscape that blends memory, emotion, and myth. As Will’s inner world unravels, the canary’s song becomes a lifeline—its presence a sign of hope, its silence a chilling warning. Through immersive soundscapes, binaural audio, and haptic feedback, the audience experiences Will’s emotional highs and lows: from the suffocating silence of isolation to the transcendent transformation of the God Canary, a divine guide born from pain and resilience. Blending magical realism with therapeutic design, this VR experience is not just a story—it’s a meditation on vulnerability, connection, and the power of being heard. In the end, the canaries rise—not just as symbols of survival, but as beacons of collective healing.
Set in Bavaria in 1812 and combining live action performance with 3D environments and hand-painted animation, A WINTER’S JOURNEY is the story of an itinerant lovelorn poet who is banished from society and undertakes a hazardous walk across mountains, ice and snow - a journey which will bring either death or a new life. Based on Franz Schubert's timeless classic song cycle 'Winterreise'.
