A deeply immersed and urgent film that reveals the cost of standing up to Vladimir Putin and telling the truth about modern Russia. It follows a whistleblower from inside Russia's poison programme as he attempts to escape, a prominent political activist who is poisoned twice and now stands trial for treason, and the man exposing Putin's murder machine as he is forced to go on the run himself.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2024 - Documentary Competition - World premiere
Official Selection Rome Film Festival 2024 - European premiere
Official Selection Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024
Official Selection CPH:DOX 2025
Official Selection Hot Docs International Film Festival 2025
Impersonating the style of an NHS training films from 1960s-70s and shot on 16mm, the film is an exercise in queering the healthcare information film. Using a collated archive of healthcare experiences recorded with Birmingham's trans+ community the film explores the critical state of trans healthcare in the UK through ‘medical drag’ re-enactments.
1852, Wales: a desperate young mother carries out a forbidden ritual to save the soul of her unbaptised dead baby, but is tricked into taking on a terrifying supernatural burden.
Based on the charming trilogy of children's books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis, THAT CHRISTMAS follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - European premiere
A story of hope, regrets, alcohol and a meteorite.
A normal evening for a normal family, that takes a dramatic turn when all the TV stations broadcast Emergency Alerts about an incoming meteorite.
Once the Prime Minister comes on and confirms this, a family reminisce, rediscover what really matters, get drunk and have a laugh waiting for the inevitable.
Bitter-sweet and poignant, with many an observation on modern life, this debut from writer / director Antony Villa was made on next to zero budget, over a weekend, by a crew of 5 and a cast of 6 and bolstered by a score by Villarosso.
In this anime inspired short, Cora’s life changes forever after a vengeful Spirit appears, growing from her neck. The Spirit tries to possess Cora’s body, but over time they form a dysfunctional relationship.
As the world shuts down due to COVID, Orla (‘Socks’) decides to leave Belfast and travel across the Irish Sea for access to a safe abortion. ‘Travel Socks’ follows this spirited young woman on her journey, as she overcomes numerous and sometimes farcical obstacles in her path - whilst attempting to keep the truth from her overbearing yet loving family.
For Henry, the community garden is his escape from the daily toil in the city. However, the day has come for it to be demolished. Henry and his community can't agree on how to save it.
Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025
June 1967, Lake Geneva Switzerland. A ball of energy named Claude Knobs embarks on one of the most exciting musical adventures of our time, one that shaped the history of live music forever. Over 50 years later the story of the Montreux Jazz Festival and its visionary creator is told in this ground breaking documentary by those who experienced it. Using unseen archive material and brand new interviews the film takes the viewer back in time to hear the trumpet of Miles Davis, the piano of Nina Simone and the guitar of BB King echo through 5 decades of candid recollections by dozens of the festival’s star performers and industry insiders. Never before has a documentary of this magnitude been made on the history of the Montreux Jazz Festival, offering a breath- taking panorama of half a century of music history and performances from some of the 20th century’s most important and greatest musical icons.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2024 - World premiere
Mrs Foster, a retired lady whose cup is half empty, is starting chemotherapy and is understandably anxious. The last thing she needs, is to have to share the treatment room with a 'know it all child' who wants to grow up to be a lesbian. But through their unexpected friendship, Maisy Jones gives Mrs Foster much more than just a glimmer of hope.
Official Selection Flickerfest 2024 - World premiere
In the picturesque Welsh countryside, Mabli journeys to meet her boyfriend Meirion's family. However, her idyllic stay takes a chilling turn when she has a series of awkward encounters with the family, from baking cakes with Mrs. Jones, picking flowers in the garden with Gwen, and a personal tour of Mr Jones's workshop. As the day unfolds, she is increasingly subjected to intense value lessons that starkly clash with her modern beliefs, forcing her to confront a world very distant from her own.
Mabli is led deeper into the farm's history, where the importance of preserving the family bloodline becomes increasingly evident. But when night falls and Meirion's absence becomes unnerving, Mabli discovers the sinister truth behind the family's customs, and the real purpose of her visit.
This Suspenseful Horror sees a clash between modernity and tradition, taking 'meeting the parents' to a whole new, terrifying level.
Afan (19) grapples with heartbreak as he embarks with close friend Kush (30) on a day's trip to celebrate his upcoming marriage. Tensions rise, forcing them to confront their past and mend their bond, amidst their shared grief and hope for a brighter future.
A story of an intimate friendship between two men, offering a fresh take on brown masculinity.
