Programme 2024

Official Selection Competition – 10 April 2024

Close-Up Cinema, Shoreditch 7:00 – 10:00pm

Tickets Available Here

Homecoming Directed by Nour Mohammed Abdelaal (United Arab Emirates)
A young man from an impoverished community grapples with finding his place through football.
TVC-15: The Return of Major Tom Directed by Alexsys Giraud and Matthew Wilson (USA)
In 1969 David Bowie’s “Major Tom” was lost in space. After 55 years, the Downriver Detroit Student Film Consortium brings him home.
How To: Sleep Directed by Eli Thompson and George Tucker (UK)
Is there something sinister lurking in the shadows of unconsciousness?
Gandad Directed by Daniel Booroff (UK)
A dying man battles with the decision to endure his pain for the fleeting visits from his loving granddaughter.
Final Forever Directed by Tess Quatri (Norway)
In their old age, Carmen and Nina struggle to finish their homemade rocket in their attempt to live forever.
What She Didn’t Know Directed by Zoe Zheng (USA)
Inspired by the director’s personal experience, we meet a colourblind girl who sees colours through playing the piano.

Night Light Directed by Oscar Bell (UK)
The dark is scary, but a little girl sets out to capture some moonlight to make a night light.
Omart Directed by Er-ya Kao (Taiwan)
Nathan, a survivor of a supermarket attack, agrees to be interviewed.
Do You See Me in the Camera Directed by Yixin Li (China)
A harrowing tale, based on truth, of an independent filmmaker following a subject’s challenging attempt to find identity. (TRIGGER WARNING – THIS FILM CONTAINS SCENES OF A NATURE THAT SOME MIGHT FIND DISTURBING).
Song of the Tadpole Directed by Victor Healey (UK)
The heart-warming life story of a girl and her pet tadpole.
A Sister’s Perspective Directed by Olivia Dabinett (USA)
The life of a young boy with a rare diagnosis reveals the nuances of sibling love and the power of living in the present.
Thirdwheel-ship Directed by Miles Hardy (Norway)
Being the third wheel can be lonely. Will there ever be a fourth?
The Pigeon of Waterloo Directed by Margaux Comte (UK)
A man who wears a pigeon mask to escape from reality struggles to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
Beautiful Chaos Directed by Lilou Herrmann-Garcia (UK)
With climate change on the rise, it’s like being in a room on fire and you’re the only one to notice.
Bruno Directed by Pablo Aguilar (Ecuador)
Old friendships are reignited and forgotten dreams find new hope.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers in attendance, the Award Presentations, and a networking event in the bar.

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