Projects in genres: Drama

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When a compassionate helpline counsellor begins to grow concerned for the safety of one of her clients, she's forced to decide whether to trust her instincts or follow protocol. A tense, quietly powerful drama about the weight of responsibility and the courage it takes to listen.

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On the verge of walking into the Spanish sea, Ava is pulled back to life by Paddy, a stray dog with a collar that leads her across Andalusia. Determined to return him home to Granada, she encounters eccentric strangers, fleeting love with a sunflower thief, and betrayal by an old woman.

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An experimental silent film about water and coping with grief. Princess, who recently lost her twin brother, Prince, has been struggling to sleep and maintain a routine. Worse still, the kitchen tap has been leaking for a month, and the water bill is extremely high. She finally calls a plumber who offers an unexpected solution. A random conversation forces her to move on from her past.

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An epic fable inspired by the life of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers, a radical religious movement that began in the late 1700s. Mona Fastvold's film depicts Ann Lee's establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers' worship through song and dance. Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025 - Official Competition Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026 Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2026

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A modern-day, London-set take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, exploring race, mental health and inequality. Official Selection Telluride Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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In a forgotten fishing village, a boat mysteriously appears in the old harbour. The Rose of Nevada, lost at sea with all hands 30 years ago, has returned. For the few who remember, it’s a sign. The Rose of Nevada must go out to sea again, maybe then the luck of the devastated village will turn. Nick takes a job aboard the boat in an attempt to provide for his young family. Alongside him, newly arrived Liam joins the crew, desperate to escape his past. They head to sea and after a successful trip return to harbour. But something is amiss. They’ve slipped back in time and the villagers greet them as if they are the original crew. Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025 - Official Competition

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After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel. Official Selection Telluride Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection Zurich Film Festival 2025 - European premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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The story of Agnes - the wife of William Shakespeare - as she struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son, Hamnet. A human and heart-stopping story as the backdrop to the creation of Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet. Official Selection Telluride Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of regrets and glories. Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection Telluride Film Festival 2025 Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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Cherry's neglectful husband departs after placing a secret wager to test her fidelity. Along with her sharp-witted maid, Hero, Cherry must fend off a dangerously seductive visitor: Manfred. Official Selection Venice Critics' Week 2025 - World premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025 - Closing Night Gala Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026

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Two 12-year-old best friends wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. “A personal and classic coming-of-age story, with particular resonance to the times we are currently living in, exploring themes of friendship, grief, masculinity and state violence,” Dhiraj Mahey Official Selection Venice Critics’ Week 2025 - World premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025 - First Feature Competition Official Selection Chicago International Film Festival 2025 - New Directors Competition

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Tensions escalate between a pair of rival soldiers stationed on a lonely desert border, as duelling military ceremonies on the featureless border inexorably descend into mounting hysteria and psychological breakdown. Official Selection Venice Critics' Week 2025 - World premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025