Projects in genres: Comedy

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1987. When music fanatic Javed discovers the illustrious back catalogue of Bruce Springsteen his world is turned upside down; already a creative soul his passion for music and writing is set alight by the songs of the working-class poet, whose lyrics feel all too familiar to the aspirational teenager. Yearning to escape his rundown hometown and the rules of his traditional Pakistani household, Javed finds himself caught in between two worlds and must discover if he too is 'Born to Run…' Based on the memoir of lauded Guardian journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, this timely coming of age story proves that the right song has the capacity to transcend race, religion and place, tap into our hearts and help us discover who we really are. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2019 - Premieres - World premiere

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A documentary that goes beneath the surface of our favourite films, seeking to better understand the way we view love, relationships and romance. From 'It Happened One Night' to 'Runaway Bride', from clumsy meet cutes to rain-soaked declarations of love, these films reflect our experiences but are often just as problematic as they are comforting. They're hugely successful and deeply loved by many, but - being frequently dismissed as guilty pleasures - they have often avoided critical analysis. Helped by a diverse chorus of critics, actors and filmmakers, and with original songs by her band Summer Camp, director Elizabeth Sankey embarks on a journey of investigation and self-discovery. Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2019 - Voices - World premiere Official Selection SXSW 2019

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This is the amazing story of how the Berkeley police department, the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, an Academy Award winner and Mr. Spock are all connected by "Sudden Birth", one of the most unintentionally hilarious and disturbing educational films ever created. In colour. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2019 - International Documentary Short Film Programme

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Merseyside is a troubled place for most men (of a certain age). The exception is one Buster Brown. Women just adore him. The unhappy men need to banish Buster from the region - Enter - 4 Gits And a Guitar - They’ll run him out of town! Or will they? So let the fun begin.

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When Annabelle wakes up in a strange bedroom on her 30th birthday she thinks the day cannot get any worse... but then Bernard walks in. As she pieces together the events of the night before, she finds herself making a powerful and unexpected connection. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Laugh Srand

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In the middle of nowhere, a toll booth operator with a disdain for conversation and a mild lactose intolerance meets a customer at a turning point in her life.

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Barry wants to have vicarious immortality through his children but finds he can’t have kids. His friend invites him to a private club of which he is second in line, The Ancient Order Of Nocturnal Immortal Phlebotomists Of Albion, whose members live forever by sucking the blood of others. However, their membership is literally dying out because of their rare blood group – B Negative. Barry tries to help with their marketing, something he has never done before, and carries out various unpalatable tasks in return for gaining true immortality.

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A business traveller strikes up an unusual relationship with a hotel chambermaid. After a night of adventure, the relationship sours, and he discovers she is not what she seems.

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Tiger wants to work but just can't do what other people tell her to do. Her job search brings her to Tom's career advice session. Together they decide to seize the day and do something they love.

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A comical triptych featuring the most revered animal of all time – the human being – in its natural habitat. Watch how he interacts with the other animals around him.

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An LGBT grey comedy about a hapless, borderline narcissist who blames everyone else for his problems, and who knows that he isn't where he wants to be in life, but can't be bothered to do anything about it. Sam spends his days bored at his unfulfilling office job, where he's more interested in trying to get the attention of the guy he likes than he is about actually doing his job. He can't quite stay broken up from his ex, as he misreads his desire for casual sex as him wanting to get back together. And as his best friend becomes more successful in both her career and relationship, the two find themselves drifting. He realizes he can't just float on by in life and he's faced with losing his job and apartment and when met with the bleak prospect of moving home with his parents Sam is forced to look at what he really wants and who he really is. A painfully honest look at trying to get your shit together, when (you think) the whole world is against you.

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A stop-motion animated thriller set in a world where deer are the dominant species. An alpha male deer goes for an evening car ride and has an unfortunate accident, triggering a chain of events with dire consequences for the victim. Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2019 - Cinéfondation - World premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Cult Strand