Projects in genres: Comedy

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Exploring the strange limbo state we experience in the aftermath of a break up, Lint follows one person’s bizarre attempt at regaining some sense of normality.

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In the school-set re-working of the classic 'Cyrano de Bergerac' story, an awkward but imaginative pupil helps the handsome but spectacularly dim school-hero pursue the fiery daughter of a visiting French teacher.
Directorial feature debut from Toby Macdonald, who previously delivered stand-out short films, including the BAFTA-nominated 'Je t’aime John Wayne' and 'Heavy Metal Drummer'.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 - World premiere

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Mr. Karobka doesn’t expect his visit to the dentist to take such a startling, and perhaps satisfying, turn.

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Sarah Francis is a young woman whose life is a bit of a mess. The last thing she needs is someone else to look after, let alone someone who dribbles, snores and eats from the kitchen trash. Yet, like it or not, her grandmother has left Sarah her prized possession, a very spoilt pug named Patrick. Surely she must have had her reasons?! Apparently not, as this four-legged friend proceeds to cause chaos in all aspects of Sarah’s life. But then something remarkable happens as Patrick, with all his stubby, stumpy attitude, begins to turn her life around.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 - Special Screening

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A satire which pokes fun at advertising and stereotypes through the lens of a faithfully recreated 1970s cigarette advert.

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Rosemary invites young Basil round for dinner. She only wants one thing. And he's more than willing to accommodate. But when you've imagined something for so long, can reality ever quench your desire?

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Joanne poster girl and lead singer of once popular 90s britpop band The Filthy Dukes is now playing to small, half empty venues. When her boyfriend Larry cheats on her, it’s the last straw and the band break up in spectacular fashion.
Embarking on a wild night out with her best friend Sara, Joanna wakes to find that she has somehow drunkenly enrolled at university. Convinced that she is going to give the youngsters a run for their money in the partying department Joanne is shocked to discover that Millennials have no idea who she is and are far more into yoga and kale smoothies than crazy rock & roll parties.
A feel good comedy about love, life and the search for new beginnings.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 - World premiere

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The Grandisons family rarely come together, but when they do, it usually descends into chaos.
Set over the course of one summer's day, this bitter and abusive family, collide as their deepest, darkest secrets of adultery, blackmail, and violence erupt. The unity of the family solely depends on each member's moral compass and how they choose to deal with the revelations. As the sun sets, only time will have told if the day has made or broken the Grandisons.

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A young woman grows body parts in her garden; an occupation that becomes stranger when she realises there is something peculiar lurking beneath the soil.

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I'm being serious now, Betty. Where is the butter?

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This satirical animation considers why Brexit is happening. A variety of British characters, interviewed the day after the UK voted to leave the EU, speak about what motivated their decision.

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Amma spends the day getting braids in her local Afro-Caribbean hair salon. It's full of fun, sheen spray, gossip and laughter - but how will she deal with the casual homophobia?