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Spud

  • Director

    Siobhán McSweeney

  • UK 2024. 17min

  • Language

    English

Spud doesn't have much of a life outside of caring for her father. But that's okay. She doesn't feel bad about herself, despite what society says. Then, one day, everything changes.

Cable Tied

  • Director

    Niamh McKeown

  • UK 2024. 11min

  • Language

    English

Two inept burglars stumble upon a dark, moral dilemma during a break-in that could change their lives forever. This is a dark comedy drama about morality and consequences.

Man Eater

  • Director

    Rashida Seriki

  • UK 2023. 9min

  • Language

    English

Don’t be afraid to embrace the beast within you, even if that means wolfing down a load of pervy men.

This Is Gay

  • Director

    Kirk Flash

  • UK 2023. 14min

  • Language

    English

They’re called 'gays', but what are they? Who are they? And why? Part mockumentary, part sketch show, This Is Gay attempts to answer these important questions. Your guide, a figure simply known as 'Host', takes you on a strange adventure, with many stop-offs along the way, including Renaissance Italy, modern-day London, a charming Welsh parish and a fridge.

Jobless

  • Director

    Johnny Burns

  • UK 2023. 11min

  • Language

    English

Sixteen-year-old twins Tai and Kenny are desperate to make their mark on the world. That’s hard when you live with your parents. And even harder when you live in Milton Keynes...

Quiet Life

  • Director

    Ruth Pickett

  • UK 2024. 11min

  • Language

    English

A social media meltdown forces Geoffrey to reassess his life and values.

Mobility

  • Director

    Akaash Meeda

  • UK 2023. 9min

  • Language

    English

It's the first day of sixth form and Mike, Sonny and Dan are heading in on the mobility bus. Will they make it to school without strangling each other?

How to book

This screening is free and open to those aged 15 and over.

Booking opens at 10am on Thursday 3 October.

Tickets for our free events do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis, so you should arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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