This is London: Small Stories, Big City

A selection of shorts from some of London’s most exciting new voices, funded by BFI NETWORK and delivered by Film London.

Introduction

Life isn’t always what it seems. Some of London’s rising filmmaking talent tell stories you didn’t know you were missing. Watch closely – you might just be surprised!

Credits

  • Total running time

    81min

    Age rating

    15+

  • Content warning

    This short film programme contains homophobic attitudes and language, and scenes of sex.

Access information

Descriptive subtitles:
Saturday 18 October 11:15

Intro / Q&A BSL interpreted:
Saturday 18 October 11:15

Find out about booking access tickets

Yellow Bucket

  • Director-screenwriter

    Simon Brooke

  • UK 2025. 15min

  • Language

    English

  • Content warning

    Contains homophobic attitudes and language.

A scientific discovery shakes Connor and his family.

Cameraman

  • Director-screenwriter

    Arsalan Motavali

  • UK 2025. 15min

  • Language

    Farsi/English

In the late 1990s, a migrant cameraman desperate to restart his career must decide whether to risk his family’s savings on a stranger’s offer.

Birdhouse

  • Director-screenwriter

    Moritz Valero

  • UK 2025. 14min

  • Language

    English

Lewis finds himself in a whole lot of trouble when Frankie, a local gang leader, sets up shop in his flat.

Tumtum

  • Director-screenwriter

    Rebecca Ozer

  • UK 2025. 15min

  • Language

    English

On the holiest day of the Jewish year, non-binary Alex’s values are challenged when they intersect with the fiery Jess.

Toad in the Hole

  • Director-screenwriter

    Ben Norris

  • UK 2025. 10min

  • Language

    English

  • Content warning

    Contains scenes of sex.

During a stagnant moment in her marriage, Kay orchestrates an evening away from family responsibilities to pursue a surprising liaison.

Spray Me

  • Director

    Chris Chuky

  • Screenwriter

    Eno Mfon

  • UK 2025. 12min

  • Language

    English

At a chaotic Nigerian wedding, a young girl forms an unexpected bond and feels the thrill of finally being truly seen.

How to book

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

Booking opens on Thursday 2 October at 10am.

Tickets for LFF for Free events are over-allocated to account for no-shows. Tickets do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Seating is unallocated unless otherwise stated.

Missed out?

Try your luck at the standby queue 15 minutes before the start time.

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