A Dying Animal

Director: Hardey Speight

Year: 2024

When small-time gangsters Lenny and Vincent kidnap Nina, the daughter of a wealthy and influential businessman, things go horribly wrong. Lenny turns against Vincent, questioning the morality of their deeds, and a violent end-game ensues. As a wounded Lenny flees with Nina on his shoulder, the nature of their relationship and reality itself is soon thrown into question. Now lost in a vast wilderness, the horrors of Lenny’s conscience begin to unravel in a fever dream he can’t escape. Can Lenny find redemption or is it too late?

Director: Adrian Maganza

Year: 2025

A rescue dummy gets forgotten at the bottom of a swimming pool. Behind his single expression, a whirlwind of emotions flood his plastic carcass as he fantasies about being picked up and brought to the surface in the strong and reassuring arms of a swimmer. Official Selection London Short Film Festival 2026

Director: Wapah Ezeigwe

Year: 2025

The film narrates the complex journey of a young woman as she is promised in an arranged marriage to a wealthy aristocrat. As she navigates this new social landscape, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn towards another woman from her town. This secret affection creates a conflict within her, torn between fulfilling her marital duties and following her heart. Through its poignant portrayal of love in the face of societal expectations, the movie explores themes of identity, independence, and the struggle for authentic connection amidst tradition-bound constraints. As the protagonist grapples with these competing forces in her life, viewers are drawn into a captivating tale of self-discovery and the courage to embrace one's own desires. Official Selection BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025