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They’re Back!
BIFA and BFI NETWORK are once again bringing some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen, plus Networking opportunities for filmmakers.
From visceral animation to poignant performances, observations on addiction to the rules of attraction, these BIFA nominated bitesize gems showcase exceptional homegrown talent: Honesty (Dir. Roxy Rezvany), Sandstorm (Dir. Seemab Gul), Scale (Dir. Joseph Pierce), A Fox In The Night (Dir. Keeran Anwar Blessie) and BIFA 2022 Best British Short winner Too Rough (Dir. Sean Lìonadh)
Want to enter your film into the running for the title of Best British Short Film at the 2023 BIFA Awards? Entries are now open, click here for more info
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Short Circuit x BIFA Best British Shorts 15 + Q&A
Thursday 29 JUNE 6.00pm
GLASGOW FILM THEATRE
Tickets: From free to £5.
Joining us for a Q&A: Sean Lìonadh, Ross McKenzie, and Neshla Caplan from the team behind BIFA winner Too Rough
Stay for a drink and networking chat after the screening and meet fellow filmmakers and members of the BIFA and Short Circuit teams.
All films will screen with English descriptive subtitles and the Q&A will be live captioned.
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FHN x BIFA Best British Shorts 15
Tuesday 27 JUNE 6.00pm
HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE, LEEDS
Tickets: £4
This event is supported by The Pitch Film Fund
Stay for a drink and networking chat after the screening and meet fellow filmmakers and members of the BIFA, The Pitch Film Fund and BFI NETWORK Film Hub North teams.
+ the pitch masterclass 4.00pm
Want to hone your pitching skills and get advice and tips from the experts? The Pitch Film Fund will be hosting a free pitching masterclass before the screening, plus three lucky participants will get to live pitch their film idea and get feedback from BFI Network and Pitch teams and get a free ticket to the shorts screening too.
The Pitch Film Fund is one of the biggest annual short film funds in the UK, with a production pot of £60,000 available to emerging filmmakers, plus development opportunities including online feedback sessions, masterclasses and training. Ready to pitch your comedy or drama? Submissions are open now and are free until 26th June! For more info and to apply visit enterthepitch.com. Final entry deadline is 25th September.
FHM x BIFA Best British Shorts 15
Thursday 27 April 6.40pm
Broadway, Nottingham
Tickets £3 (including free drink)
Joining us: Keeran Anwar Blessie (A Fox In The Night), Seemab Gul (Sandstorm) and Ross McKenzie (Too Rough)
Stay for a drink on us after the screening and meet filmmakers and members of the BIFA and BFI NETWORK Film Hub Midlands teams.
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The FILMs
HONESTY
A young woman goes to the police to report her husband for domestic abuse, but rather than finding the relief she longs for, she faces a gruelling interrogation.
Dir/Wri. Roxy Rezvany, Writer. Emily Renée, Prod. Elly Camisa 9 min.
TOO ROUGH
BIFA Winner 2022
After a night of intoxication, a hungover and hysterical Nick wakes up next to his boyfriend Charlie and must conceal him from his own homophobic and dysfunctional family.
Dir/Wri. Sean Lìonadh Prods. Ross McKenzie, Alfredo Covelli 16 min.
SANDSTORM
Zara, a schoolgirl in Karachi, shares a sensual dance video with her virtual boyfriend, who then blackmails her. Caught between his manipulative behaviour and the desire to experience love on her own terms, Zara searches for the strength to reject the confines of a patriarchal society.
Dir/Wri/Prod. Seemab Gul Prod. Abid Aziz Merchant 20 min.
With English subtitles
SCALE
Driving along the motorway, Will loses his sense of scale. As his crippling drug addiction deepens, he struggles to unpick the sequence of events that led to his predicament, before he’s lost forever.
Dir/Wri. Joseph Pierce Prod. Hélène Mitjavile 15 min.
A FOX IN THE NIGHT
A South London story in which opposites attract, appearances deceive, and bravery reaps rewards.
Dir/Wri/Prod. Keeran Anwar Blessie, Prod. Benjamin Jacob Smith 11 min.
Total programme running time 71 min.
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BIFA 2023 Best British Short Film Award
Want to enter your film into the running for the title of Best British Short Film at the 2023 BIFA Awards? Entries are now open, click here for more info
