Projects

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Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer, despite a nationwide dancing ban.

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The story of a collection of artworks made by residents of an English psychiatric hospital. From clinical material to revered items of outsider art, Abandoned Goods charts the transformation of these objects, and uncovers the forgotten lives of some of the key artists in the collection.

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John is 32. Diagnosed with a devastating eye condition he is gradually losing his sight. Urged by those around him to make difficult decisions he seeks solace in his love of night fishing guided by his young friend Ben in a journey requiring real patience and fortitude.

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Charting a year in the life of a tenant hill farmer and his family as they try to breed the perfect sheep. Through the rain, shine, sleet and snow we see them toil away against the stunning landscapes of North East England, and witness the hard work and good humour that binds this remote community together. Beautifully observed and laugh-out-loud funny, this heart warming film provides an insight into the past, present and future of a way of life far removed from the high-tech hustle and bustle of modern life. Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016 - World premiere

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Set in 1960s London, Blotter is psychedelic exchange between a doctor and his patient as they trip on LSD. What seemingly feels like a normal conversation between a housewife and her therapist melts into a trippy projection of ire and lust.

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A magical chicken enters a forbidden temple to retrieve a magical artifact only to have to fight his way out.

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In an uncannily nostalgic world, seemingly imagined by an unseen eccentric narrator, Al Crisps finds his life takes a strange turn when his usual routine is broken.

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A b-boy and a capoeirista in a dance love triangle on the streets of Cascavel, Brazil. Jonzi D, the artistic director of Breakin' Convention, and director Margaret Williams have worked together on many outstanding dance films including ONE MAN WALKING for Channel 4.

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Shot on Super 8 film, Dueto features two of English National Ballet's outstanding dancers, both of whom were born in Brazil. The film looks at what it means for a dancer to leave their homeland behind as they pursue a career in classical ballet.

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A heist takes place in LA - the setup and scenario feel familiar. We know the trope, in a challenge to the classic Hollywood clichés, for 4 minutes you’re taken on a wild chase like you’ve never seen before - on pogo sticks.

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Minute after a technical failure of her spacecraft, an astronaut finds herself ejected from her cockpit and into space. She tries to contact the base to obtain help. But in vain.

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Compiled with artistry and love from Scottish Screen film archives, Director Virginia Heath’s film is a journey into our collective past. From Scotland with Love explores universal themes of love, loss, resistance, migration, work and play. Ordinary people, some long since dead, their names and identities largely forgotten, powerfully evoke Scotland’s story with an acclaimed soundtrack by King Creosote.