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)
- Chicken Girl
Director Em Humble/ 2023/ United Kingdom/ 09:16
An ambitious failed actress holds on to the hope of her chickens one day laying golden eggs.
- Choc-Chips
Director Giuseppe Abba/ Producers Craig Shorrock, Andrew Wynn, Giuseppe Abba/ Writer Andrew Wynn / 2023/ United Kingdom/ 08:21
A pair of hitmen are sent to do a job but make a huge mistake.
- Coeden Meinir
Director Josie Harris/ 2024/ Wales/ 08:30
A young bride plays a traditional wedding game of hide-and-seek from her groom. Concealed behind their favourite tree, she waits for her lover to find her. But nightfall is drawing near, and her forest is intent on keeping her.
- Empty Nesters
Director Lewis Charlesworth/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 05:40
A couple’s struggle after their son leaves home to go to university.
- Lights, Camera, Insecurity
Director Natalia Zajaczkowska/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 04:36
An experimental film exploring media’s seductive allure into femininity.
- Lupo Mannaro
Director Matthew Eyre, Philip McKeever/ Producer Jacob Perrin, Ella Millett/ Writer Jacob Perrin / 2024/ United Kingdom/ 03:20
A bounty hunt takes a supernatural twist, when a gunslinger must choose between the lives of man and monster. Shot on one roll of super 8, with no editing.
- Piece of Cake
Director Jack Hartley/ 2023/ England/ 10:40
An elderly baker cooks up a sinister plan. But what should have been a piece of cake becomes a very sticky affair.
- Pink Carnations & Purple Hyacinths
Director Tom Walters/ 2023/ United Kingdom/ 08:29
A young man wakes up in his home startled and confused.
- Reem Anbar (Stories from Palestine)
Director Alex Grace/ 2024/ UK/ 04:00
Documentary about Manchester-based Palestinian oud player, Reem Anbar.
- St.Nowhere
Director Morgan Bailey/ 2022/ United Kingdom/ 08:43
Connie wants to turn her Mum’s wheelchair into a memorial. A local wild fowler threatens to take it to the scrap man unless she returns it to the hospital.
- The Saloon Pianist
Director Eddie Dearden/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 03:08
A saloon pianist in the Wild West dreams of playing classical music.
- The Seaweed Forager
Director Scott Bradley/ 2023/ United Kingdom / 03:08
Fife forager Jayson Byles shows us a surprising bounty on our own shores, a free superfood solution while the world grapples with the climate crisis.
- Will I ever be fine?
Director Kateryna Tkachuk/ Producer Oleg Nastas/ 2024/ United Kingdom/ 14:47
In Lviv, West Ukraine, Kalyna experiences severe anxiety when her boyfriend goes off on the front line. She seeks support from her friends and family but faces societal pressures regarding what is expected of her as a woman.