Projects in genres: Drama

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A young Liberian refugee named Jacqueline who has barely escaped her war-torn country to a Greek island. She offers massages to tourists in exchange for one or two euros to battle her hunger, while her daily struggle for survival keeps the memories that haunt her at bay. She meets an unmoored tour guide and the two become close as they each find hope in the other. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2023 - Premieres - World premiere

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In frigid 1960s Boston, Eileen shuffles between her father’s dingy, emotionally haunted home and the prison where she works alongside colleagues who have ostracised her. When an intoxicating woman joins the prison staff, Eileen is taken. Just when the possibility of a salvational friendship (or maybe more) takes hold and forms a singular glimmer in Eileen’s darkness, her newfound confidant entangles her in a shocking crime that alters everything. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2023 - Premieres - World premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2023

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A pregnant single mother with two children in foster care embraces her Bay Area community as she fights to reclaim her family. Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2023 - Premieres - World premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2023 - First Feature Competition

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An identity fraudster posing as a casting director for a major Hollywood production, preys on actors desperate to win their big break.

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Karim seeks to free himself from the echoes of his past relationship with Alfie, on a trip to their special island. Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025

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A poignant narrative that delves into the profound aspects of solitude and societal seclusion. It explores the intricate threads of mental well-being and the journey of self-discovery in our contemporary world.

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In the heart of London, "Beto & Nena" unfolds, tracing Beto's care for his spirited sister Nena after their mother's death. Nena's pursuit of the Bolivian Salay dance becomes a beacon of hope, symbolizing resilience. With their friend Marti, they navigate London's challenges, discovering unexpected answers along the way.

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Palestinian Shadi embarks on a secret adventure, and accidentally drags his proud family into a trap where they either collaborate with the Israeli occupation or be shamed and humiliated.

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Tilak, a gentle and reserved gay Nepali man in a rural setting is forced to marry a girl (Urmila, a school-teacher) by his family. How do the couple navigate social pressures (including not being able to produce a child) as well as take care of their needs.

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When a young woman finds herself in a time loop in the museum, an LGBTQ+ exhibition might be her way out.

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It's Wednesday night in South London. Fatimah and Leon, two successful Black Brits, are coming to what should be the end of a good evening at a pop-up restaurant, except neither quite seems ready for the night to end. So they continue. A taxi ride into the heart of the city sees them hop around from place to place, crossing paths with friendly strangers as they meander through a night they wish could last forever, if only to avoid the inevitable conversation that awaits them.

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A lonely teenage girl's obsession with her favourite Tik Tok star takes a dark turn as she descends into DIY cosmetics in an attempt to look like her.