HOME's quarterly showcase of short films made by writer, director or producers currently based in the North West.
From grassroots guerrilla filmmakers to established production companies, the film community is thriving in the North West.
Join us for an evening screening where you’ll discover a selection of short films that are being produced right here on your doorstep and chat to the filmmakers in the bar afterwards.
The entire programme is selected by a panel of audience members from open submissions.
Programme (in alphabetic order of titles)
- Berries
Directors Cole Tinsley, Allan Purves/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 01:54
Have you ever gone on a walk and forgotten your packed lunch?
- Brasslit
Director Lucy Hilton-Jones/ 2022/ United Kingdom/ 08:10
A sleep-deprived Kurt becomes hellbent on locating the mysterious trumpet noise that’s keeping him up at night.
- Echelon
Director Jennifer Masua-Zola/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 11:17
Solana, the only black ballerina in her company, grapples with the demanding world of dance while supporting her mother through a health challenge.
- ESC
Director Pamela Simoes Gomez, Olivia Timms/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 06:40
An office-worker rabbit lives every day trapped in his monotonous work cycle until a surprising encounter during a cigarette break.
- Human
Director Joel Foster and Alexis Maxwell/ 2023/ England/ 05:40
A cross-disciplinary exploration of people’s perception of what it means to be human, using the Delia Derbyshire Archive and the original composition of the Doctor Who theme.
- It Gets Better
Director Asa Pegler/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 08:38
A short film exploring the turbulence and hardships of what it’s like to be a young trans person but also how, regardless of gender identity, it can and will get better.
- Red Sky at Night
Director Kieran Stringfellow/ 2024-/ United Kingdom/ 19:20
A vampire family struggle with their daughter flying the nest to go to University.
- The Black Dune
Director Daniel Elkin/ 2024/ Peru/ 16:00
Two 14 year old boys find a map for what they believe to be a treasure hidden in the desert. Against the warnings of the caretaker, they venture out in search of it.
- The Furthest Fence
Director Thomas Peel/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 04:48
A woman starts to fixate over a hole in a fence as events take place in her garden.
- Travelling Home
Director Juliet Klottrup / 2023/ United Kingdom/ 06:00
A documentary that follows Joe Cannon Snr, a traveller and retired farrier, as he reflects on his heritage and makes his annual journey to Appleby Fair in Cumbria, UK.
- Waste
Director Anya Williams/ 2023/ United Kingdom/ 06:20
A lazy man in a grubby apartment finds himself with a magic bin that makes all his rubbish disappear.
TRIGGER WARNINGS
Some of the films contain instances of:
- Non graphic depiction of grooming behaviours and sexual assault, showing the impact and aftermath of such experiences.
- Depiction of physical and psychological bullying , some injury detail is shown.
- Verbal mentions of deliberate self-harm and suicidal ideation.
- Non graphic depiction of attempted suicide by drowning which is survived.
- Themes of cancer diagnosis and treatment alongside its psychological impact on the survivor and their family.
- Flashing images
If you need more detailed information and timings relating to the trigger warnings, please don’t hesitate to contact filmedup@homemcr.org