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Midnight Rising

  • Director

    Aileen Ye

  • UK-Netherlands 2023. 8min

  • Language

    English

The hidden world of East and Southeast Asian raves in London is uncovered, presenting a community of acceptance and joy.

This film is free to watch on BFI Player from 9 to 20 October – find out more

Content warning

Contains strobe lighting.

Iranian Yellow Pages

  • Director

    Anna Snowball

  • UK 2024. 12min

  • Languages

    Farsi, English
    With English subtitles

After moving to London, Reza places an advert in a Farsi-language newspaper and discovers an Iranian community hiding in plain sight.

Irpinia

  • Director

    Jameisha Prescod

  • UK 2023. 7min

  • Language

    English

A story of Black British hope from the Windrush generation, ruminating on the harsh reality that lay beyond the ships.

Adura Baba Mi

  • Director-screenwriter

    Juliana Kasumu

  • UK 2024. 15min

  • Languages

    English, Yorùbá

Through a series of intimate recollections with the filmmaker’s parents, affectionate memories of a Nigerian family are explored.

This film is free to watch on BFI Player from 9 to 20 October – find out more

Travelling Home

  • Director-screenwriter

    Juliet Klottrup

  • UK 2023. 6min

  • Language

    English

An English Romany Traveller and retired farrier makes his annual journey to Appleby Fair.

Roots that Reach Toward the Sky

  • Director

    Jess X. Snow

  • Screenwriters

    Jess X. Snow, Kit Yan

  • USA-Canada 2024. 15min

  • Languages

    English, Mandarin
    With English subtitles

When her mother’s Chinese traditional medicine shop is vandalised, Kai must confront her place in the community.

Content warning

Contains scenes of hate crime.

Red Soil

  • Director

    Joshua Ighodaro

  • UK 2023. 9min

  • Language

    English

The family of Mama, a beloved Nigerian elder, explore ancient burial traditions as they prepare for her funeral.

Salone Love

  • Director

    Tajana Tokyo

  • UK 2023. 5min

  • Language

    English

A scrapbook of thoughts and advice about love in Sierra Leone.

Content warning

Contains mention of sex.

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