Meanwhile

Director: Ieuan Morris

Year: 2009

Tired of his street gang's violence and criminality, Tom's plans for escaping to Paris are ruined by his mother's illness. However, whilst secretly staying at home to look after her, he devises an ingenious way of convincing gang leader Daryl of his departure.

Director: Julius Amedume

Year: 2028

After the horrific death of their child, a grieving architect and her doctor husband travel to Africa on a fake humanitarian trip. But when their helicopter crashes, they seek refuge in a remote African fishing village, where strange things begin to happen. Mysterious offerings appear at their door, the villagers worship an ancient water deity known as Mami Wata, and over the course of the next few days, they are forced to confront their deepest desires and what they're willing to sacrifice to obtain them.

Director: Shir Ariya

Year: 2026

After a devastating break-up, Charlie sleeps with her friend Werther on a whim. But when he confesses his true feelings for her, an unnerving and darkly explosive argument erupts. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2026