Projects in genres: Drama

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A psychological drama set between Oxford and the Suffolk coast, exploring how we connect, forgive and grieve for both others and ourselves. It follows the relationship between Otto, a university student, and John, a retired angler who lives on the coast who bond over shared trauma of losing a loved one. Official Selection Raindance Film Festival 2025 - World premiere

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Saturday night at a sold out stadium. Heavyweight boxer - ‘Diamond’ Derek Douglas – flanked by his team, makes a big entrance as he heads to his locker room ahead of the biggest fight of his life. With the championship belt in sight, he is unperturbed by the odds, which are heavily stacked against him. Energy and excitement are high. But when Derek discovers that his closest training partner – Cain - is in his opponent’s locker room, it triggers a series of catastrophic and self-destructive events both mentally and physically. Soon Derek is questioning himself and those around him and they, in turn, are questioning if he’ll even make it to the ring tonight. Or if he would even be fit to fight… With first bell approaching, and ever lowering odds, the team must work hard to help Derek shed the heavy weights that are holding him back from becoming both a champion and the man that he deserves to be. Official Selection Raindance Film Festival 2025 - World premiere

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In the stillness of a park, a grieving young man meets a mysterious stranger whose comforting presence rediscovers hope and uncovers a connection that transcends time and loss.

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When a group of farm animals rebel and kick their neglectful farmer off the land, life is good and the dream of a free, equitable future is within sight. But power struggles ensue and the realities of living in a world designed for mankind complicates and corrupts. Official Selection Annecy International Animation Festival 2025 - World premiere

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Following Darrel, a Nigerian-British father, as he navigates the challenges of caring for his old-aged Nigerian father, Onwu, and his infant son, Teli. When Onwu needs to buy plane tickets to Nigeria, Darrel arrives at his father's house to help him access his bank information. However, as Darrel juggles gathering Teli and assisting Onwu, he finds himself on hold and struggling to get through security questions with the bank tellers on the phone. Amidst the chaos, cultural clashes and comedic mishaps ensue, highlighting the absurdity of their generational divide. Through laughter and heartfelt moments, the film explores themes of family, cultural identity, and the evolving definition of fatherhood in a multicultural society.

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Two neighbours strike up an unlikely friendship, not always to the approval of others around them. Seeing the lack of care that her elderly neighbour Elsie is receiving from so-called professionals, her neighbour Colleen takes it upon herself to care for her, finally finding a meaning and purpose in life. However, Colleen’s intentions may not be what they seem. Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection Karlovy Vary Film Festival 2025 - European premiere Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025

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The Greek myth of Medea envisioned as a horror road movie.

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'La Traviata' is one of the best known operas in the repertoire, with a strong narrative thread at its heart. OperaGlass Works bring something fresh to it, to appeal to lovers of the work and to audiences who have never seen opera before. This is not live capture of a stage performance, it is a movie, filmed on location with a diverse cast of singers and a troupe of magnificent dancers. An ensemble full of character and wit create something that is traditional, truthful and quite different. La Traviata is a tragic tale about Parisian courtesan, Violetta, who meets the romantic aristocrat Alfredo. Finding herself in love for the first time, she abandons her frivolous lifestyle to be with him. Happiness is short-lived: the hypocrisy of upper-class society threatens their love – and she pays the ultimate price.

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The story of British artist Leonora Carrington, recognized as the key female Surrealist painter, and her creative and personal experiences in France, Spain and Mexico. Based on the bestselling novel 'Leonora' by Elena Poniatowska. Official Selection Guadalajara International Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection Munich International Film Festival 2025

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Faced with the prospect of having to quit their family's off-the-grid sustainable lifestyle, a step-father has to choose between his green ideals and his step-son's dreams.

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During a heatwave in Belfast, transgender man Owen returns to the flat of his on-off-again lover Seán after taking a pregnancy test. Official Selection Palm Springs International Shortfest 2025 Official Selection 37th Galway Film Fleadh 2025

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On a rainy night, while closing a café, a young waitress is confronted by a mysterious older woman. Official Selection Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2025 Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 Official Selection HollyShorts Film Festival 2025