London Calling
A selection of new shorts from some of the capital’s most exciting upcoming filmmakers, supported by Film London.
Total running time 96min
Films in this programme
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To Wendy Who Kicked Me When I Said I Love You
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His Wake
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Maybe It’s Me
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Samira’s Party
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Baby Gravy
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V
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Kara
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Fighter
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Wren Boys
Film 1
To Wendy Who Kicked Me When I Said I Love You
A strange romance about two lost souls. Wendy (one good eye) and Sid are trying to connect in a mid-range hotel near an airport.
Dir Dan Castella. UK 2017. 10min
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Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Dan Castella, Director
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Film 2
His Wake
A young man attempts to discover more about his deceased father by interviewing friends and family during the man’s wake.
Dir Jamie Noel. UK 2017. 11min
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Festival guests
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- Jamie Noel, Director; Aaron Thomas Ward, Cast
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Film 3
Maybe It’s Me
I remember everything. The summers, the house, the sea, the sound of the cicadas. My fears.
Dir Dimitris Simou. UK 2017. 6min
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Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Dimitris Simou, Director
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Film 4
Samira’s Party
The bonds between 14-year-old Samad and his mum are put to the test on a trip to the supermarket.
Dir Bijan Sheibani. UK 2017. 15min
Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Bijan Sheibani, Director
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Film 5
Baby Gravy
In a rural pub restaurant on a busy motorway, same sex couple Brona and Alex await the arrival of a man called Karl.
Dir Marley Morrison. UK 2017. 11min
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Festival guests
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- Marley Morrison, Director; Jade Anouka, Cast; Sophia Di Martino, Cast
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Film 6
V
A 16-year-old vampire reconsiders her past relationships.
Dir Jimmy Dean. UK 2017. 10min
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Festival guests
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- Jimmy Dean, Director
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Film 7
Kara
An art school student goes on a journey to make a film about her estranged alcoholic father.
Dir Deepa Keshvala. UK 2017. 14min
Festival guests
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- Deepa Keshvala, Director
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Film 8
Fighter
In the tense minutes before a boxing match, a boxer with Down’s syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring.
Dir Bugsy Riverbank Steel. UK 2017. 8min
Festival guests
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- Bugsy Steel, Director
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Film 9
Wren Boys
On the day after Christmas, a Catholic priest from Cork drives his nephew to prison.
Dir Harry Lighton. UK 2017. 11min
Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Harry Lighton, Director
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2018 Festival submissions
2018 BFI London Film Festival submissions are now open.
