HOME’s quarterly showcase of films made by writers, directors or producers currently based in the North West.
From grassroots guerrilla filmmakers to established productions companies, the film community is thriving in our region.
Join us for an evening screening and discover a wide variety of short films from filmmaker based in the region and stay on to chat with them and each other in the bar afterwards.
The entire programme is selected by a panel of audience members from open submissions.
Full programme below:
Clocked Off!
Dir Rebecca Schott / 04:56
In a dreary office overrun by thankless coworkers and tedious tasks, Maggie, a middle-aged woman, ignored and undervalued by her peers, hits her breaking point.
When a last-minute assignment keeps her at her desk well past hours, Maggie discovers her boss has already finished for the day. Fueled by a quiet fury, she embarks on a night of mischief, sabotaging the office in absurdly creative - and petty - ways.
Dog Crease Pattern
Dir James Lee Pollitt / 04:24
This stop-motion animated film uses an original origami dog design and paper shapes to interpret the unique and universal experiences of dog ownership and loss. The narrative and narration come from supporters of the project who lent their stories and voices to the film. The films title and design makes the connection between memory/routine and the patterns creases left on a piece of paper when we unfold an origami model.
Dogbone
Dir Austen Taylor Pease /19:52
Northern England, 2004. 16-year-old Mark plays football to stay connected to his late father. But after a teammate’s suicide, the silence around him grows louder. Burdened by a brutal coach and the weight of buried grief, Mark begins to unravel, caught in a game that’s abused him rather than healed him.
Looking For Alan
Dir Gareth McCann /06:28
After many years together, Lilian is worried about whether she can still look after herself and Tom. While she helps him look for something that he can't remember (but it has something to do with football pundits), she has a decision to make about their future.
My Car is Filled with Moisture
Dir Danny Helme / 05:50
A tiny, tiny little leak has found it's way into my car. Now, this should be an easy fix. However...
Sincerely Yours, Always & Forever
Dir Sam Oddie / 10:00
20 years after his grandmother’s passing, filmmaker Sam Oddie discovers a box of her most precious memories, opening it for the first time. piecing together her story of finding love, being torn apart, and being connected once again. Proving how memories are pieces to the puzzle of our lives.
Menagerie (Milodfa)
Dir Amelia Lloyd / 16:12
The death of Dadi leaves the fate of the farm to one of three dysfunctional siblings. Set in the South Wales Valleys, this Welsh-language dark comedy explores familial tensions as war erupts within.
Beware Out There!
Dir Jacob Gainsborough / 09:12
In 1970s England, two teenage friends head to the countryside for an adventure. The Narrator, observing the teenagers, uses their situation to discourage viewers from going to the countryside – exaggerating its dangers.
Trigger warnings: References to suicide, physical abuse, implied sexual abuse, strong language, dealings with dementia, deaths of loved ones and pets.
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Want to submit your film to Filmed Up?
Submissions are free and we accept short films under 20 mins in duration, of any genre, old or new, made by filmmakers (director, writer or producer) based in the North West.
2026 submissions deadlines:
· Fri Jan 23 2026 for the Mar 2026 Screening
Find out more and submit your film on our Filmed Up Submission page.
