Once More, With Feeling

Lose yourself in the possibilities of love with these charming and engaging short films.

Strictly over 18s only.

Aged 18 to 25? You can now book a £5 ticket to these screenings in advance by signing up for a free BFI 25 & Under account.

the beginning & the middle

Will two high school friends take a chance on each other when they reconnect at a party?

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Alexis G. Zall

  • Producer

    Bo Youngblood

  • USA 2021. 11min

Minutes

From nervous first dates to late night arguments, a relationship in microcosm and a chance for something new?

  • Director-Producers

    Alix Eve, Olivia Dowd

  • Screenwriters

    Alix Eve, Olivia Dowd, Ella Dacres, Ell Potter

  • UK 2021. 14min

Silver and Gold

Love blossoms and not a word is spoken as the River Thames rolls by.

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Jack Pulford

  • UK 2020. 11min

Noor & Layla

Drawn to each other by their shared Muslim faith, is it the beginning of the end for Noor and Layla?

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Fawzia Mirza

  • Producer

    Andria Wilson

  • Canada 2021. 13min

A Wild Patience Has Taken Me Here

An elder dyke connects with the younger generation of queer women in this sexy short film.

  • Director-Screenwriter

    Érica Sarmet

  • Producers

    Lívia Perez, Silvia Sobral, Érica Sarmet

  • Brazil 2021. 26min

This Is Katharine

Katharine is figuring out how to be a lesbian – we’ve all been there.

  • Director-Producer-Screenwriter

    Ida H. Eldøen

  • Norway 2022. 15min

Total running time 90 minutes

Contains scenes of graphic sex. Strictly over 18s only.

Emma Smart

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