Projects in genres: Drama

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A gripping suspense-filled drama thriller with an unexpected twist. The story follows two young black men, Lucas and Wayne, as they navigate a series of mysterious events in the streets of Manchester. The film opens with Lucas and Wayne dressed in black, loading suspicious packages into a van and speeding through the dark streets. The audience is immediately drawn into the intrigue, left wondering about the men's identities and their urgent mission. As they race through Central Manchester, they encounter a police roadblock, turning their journey into a tense standoff. With high stakes on the line, they manage to negotiate their way out of trouble, but the pressure only mounts as they continue towards their undisclosed destination. Amidst the adrenaline-fueled journey, the film delves into themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the weight of responsibility. Lucas grapples with doubts and apprehensions, while Wayne offers unwavering support, their bond strengthening with each passing moment. As they reach their destination, the true purpose of their mission is revealed when an unexpected twist sheds light on the significance of their delivery and the deeper layers of the narrative.

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Maya, a sculptor, agrees to create a portrait of her estranged father, David, a once-celebrated writer now coming to terms with a terminal diagnosis. As she builds his likeness in clay, Maya is forced back to the question that has shadowed her life: what led to her mother’s suicide, and what part David played in it. Outside the studio, Maya navigates the tension the reunion creates in her relationships with her partner, Della, and her sister, Jade. In the final scenes, Maya is left alone in the studio with the almost-finished sculpture, trying to complete the father she has only just begun to understand.

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A struggling alcoholic, haunted by his past, is stalked by a dark wolf. On the brink of submission, his mother fights to save him. Official Selection, Encounters International Film Festival, 2026 Official Selection, Filmquest, 2026

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After unexpectedly losing her husband, Yehudit has no choice but to start over. In the process, she finds that abrupt and painful detours can lead to bright roads. Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2026 - World premiere

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In modern London's jazz world, Ivy discovers alternate realities where her romantic path takes unexpected turns, forcing her to question which life and love she truly desires. Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2026 - World premiere

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Julian Johns' (a once-formidable instructor) former student Charlotte Levant returns home to face the ghosts of her past. Joining them are John Percy, Julian’s old friend whose sudden arrival stirs long-buried truths; Josephine Chabrol, Charlotte’s protective sister; Vincent, a restless artist caught between love and loyalty, and Jacqueline, a young aspiring dancer whose presence forces everyone to confront the weight of what they’ve left behind. Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2026 - World premiere

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Dalia Rifai, an artist unable to catch a break, works as assistant to a rising contemporary artist who has mastered the alchemy of turning trauma into cultural capital. As she prepares an exhibition that could secure his breakthrough, she maintains the façade needed to survive. Disillusioned, Dalia is pushed to breaking point - until a sudden act shatters the pretence. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2026 - Competition

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When Nina and her best friend Lily find themselves drawn to the alluring glow of an eyeliner pen, they believe that they've finally found their key to womanhood, and so… they steal it! Upon arriving at school however, Nina realises that the two of them aren't getting the same reaction to their new look, as this is the day that Nina has decided to come out as a trans girl. With Lily being drawn to hang out with the cool girls, Nina struggles to keep hold of her friendship as the pressures of girlhood begin to mount. When faced with the reality of how she is perceived, Nina must learn what it will take to truly be herself. Official Selection Annecy Festival 2026 - Graduation Films

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Fleeing the chaos of home, a young Jamaican boy finds refuge within a community guided by music, spirit and faith, awakening something deep within that will change the course of his life forever. Official Selection Raindance Film Festival 2026

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On the one-year anniversary of her father’s death, Charlotte returns to her childhood home for dinner with her family, but the evening soon spirals out of control.

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In the grey rhythms of a 1990s British secondary school, a student begins to sense a discomfort that has no name, just a feeling that the role they’re playing doesn’t quite fit. Through a missing pair of joggers, an unexpected line from Macbeth, and the quiet rituals of uniforms, registers, and school corridors, this film traces the first flickers of identity forming - not through revelation, but recognition.

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Erin is summoned by a government order that goes out to all single women on their 35th birthday telling them they are now classified as ‘Leftover’ and will need to be processed.