First it was a bet, then an internationally best-selling book and now Tony Hawks' eccentric, hilarious Playing The Moldovans at Tennis, is a feature film starring Anatol Durbala, Stephen Frost, Angus Deayton, Morwenna Banks, Pat Cash and Alistair McGowan. Tony attempts to win a silly bet, but soon becomes embroiled in an uplifting and life changing adventure in a little known country on the eastern fringes of Europe. The eccentric wager was made in a London pub during a televised World Cup qualifying match between England v Moldova and resulted in Tony trying to track down the entire Moldovan football team, challenge them individually to a game of tennis, and beat them all! Along the way Tony discovers that he may have bitten off more than he can chew. In Europe's poorest country, that endures daily power shortages, bullying gangsters, and even an illegal and lawless breakaway republic, he finds that it's not that easy to coax footballers onto a tennis court. Playing the Moldovans at Tennis is a life affirming, warm and moving film that shows us that, in love stories you don't always fall in love with another person - sometimes, it's a country.
Quartet tells the story of Reggie (Courtenay), Wilf (Connolly) and Cissy (Collins) who reside in Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers. Each year they stage a concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday, which also raises funds for the home. Reggie's ex-wife Jean (Smith) arrives at the home and creates tension, playing the diva part but refusing to sing in the concert.
Martin (deceased) is stuck in a dead-end job, welcoming the newly departed into the afterlife. All he dreams of is going 'Up There'. But his plans are thrown into disarray when he has to team up with the relentlessly chirpy Rash and together they lose a new arrival.
The mismatched pair give chase and end up in a remote seaside town populated by cocky teenagers, sinister old women and the enigmatic Liz, who has 'suicide written all over her'.
Can they stop bickering long enough to find the lost soul? Will Rash be reunited with his brother Chunky? And can Martin get back in time to finally get Up There ?
Up There is a killer comedy about life, death and irritating friends. It will make you laugh, cry and question who you saw the movie with.
A minimalist world invaded by a series of uninvited, unexplained presences. Anomalies is a film about the human compulsion to meddle, probe and fiddle with things that are better left alone.
783 Miles, 16 Days, 1 Dream: From a wet and windy West Yorkshire all the way to the world's most glamorous film festival. From Brighouse To Cannes, Le Tour De Tan.
In a not too distant yet boiling hot future, a husband can't bring himself to express his affection for his wife. Thankfully, the right consumer product has become available in the nick of time. But is another energy-consuming device really the answer to a rapidly changing climate?
Barry Vartis is a cycle cop - a quiet character who proves to be a figure of fun for both other members of the force and the public at large.
But a freak accident turns him into a psychopath, conveniently as the riots break out on the streets of the capital. Soon Vartis is dishing out justice of a very heavy-handed nature, capturing his graphic beatdowns on his helmet-cam. Unsurprisingly these videos become massive hits when they are posted anonymously online, leading to events spiralling out of control as Baz comes up against a host of villains who very much have it in for him.
Pouters Is a modern day story of undying commitment, rivalry, family and friendship all interwoven by an underground and idiosyncratic Scottish sport. Rab and Danny, rivals for over 25 years and with pride being the stakes, battle it out on the wing to become the Cranhill reigning Doo Fleein champion.
A look at the banality of crime. Two young friends; Jason and Madeleine are on their way to break into the cafe where Jason works. With a no-brainer plan and a friend on his side, Jason is convinced that he cannot fail.
Last year, little Jonny sent a letter to Santa Claus asking for a quite specific present. He didn't get it. This year, he has his own little surprise in store for Santa...
