The Scarecrows
2020 - Dan Hodgson - United Kingdom
The story of a dying Japanese village and its struggle for survival as the remaining 27 residents use peculiar methods to keep the village alive.
Age / Asian Narratives / Debut Film / Documentary / Faith / Female Narratives / Live Action / Short Film / Student
Zaida
2020 - Sophie Parens - USA
The story of a child's escape from the Holocaust and how it fuelled a life dedicated to the prevention of prejudice, told through his granddaughter's lens.
Biopic / Children / Debut Film / Documentary / Faith / Family / Female Filmmaker / Human Rights / Jewish Filmmaker / Jewish Narratives / Mental Health / Social Issues / War / Youth
Nene
2020 - King Louie Palomo - Canada, Philippines
An elderly painter is visited by her daughter and grandson, not knowing it will be the last time.
Age / Asian Filmmaker / Asian Narratives / Children / Debut Film / Drama / Family / Female Narratives / LGBTQ Filmmaker / Live Action / Narrative Fiction / Short Film / Social Issues / Youth
Ticking Boxes
2020 - Robert Metson - United Kingdom
A man seemingly happy in his hetero relationship explores his sexuality whilst not being true to himself, causing his stable world to crumble.
Adult Theme / Age / British Culture / Debut Film / Drama / LGBTQ / LGBTQ Narratives / Live Action / Mental Health / Narrative Fiction / Short Film / Social Issues / Suspense / Thriller
Umbilical (Ομφάλιος)
2020 - Elpida Stathatou - Greece, United Kingdom
The story of a young woman's struggle to separate from her religious and superstitious upbringing.
Arthouse / Debut Film / Drama / Experimental / Faith / Female Filmmaker / Female Narratives / Female Protagonist / Live Action / Mental Health / Narrative Fiction / Short Film / Social Issues
1NS
2020 - Fiona Campbell & Ella Exley - United Kingdom
A one night stand turns into a bittersweet date inside a safe room, after a government lockdown causes the two partygoers to spend the day together.
Debut Film / Drama / Female Filmmaker / Female Protagonist / Live Action / Narrative Fiction / Short Film
On In 15
2020 - Joseph Archer & Jack Archer - United Kingdom
A band are about to perform at the biggest gig of their lives, except a monumental problem hits them 15 minutes before they go on stage.
British Culture / Comedy / Debut Film / Live Action / Narrative Fiction / Short Film
How To Stop A Recurring Dream
2020 - Edward Morris - United Kingdom
Faced with a split custody break up, a family’s older daughter kidnaps her hostile sister to embark on a journey to reconnect before they part.
British Culture / Debut Film / Drama / Family / Feature Film / Female Narratives / Female Protagonist / Live Action / Narrative Fiction / Road Trip / Social Issues / Thriller / Youth
FOG
2020 - Shan Christopher Ogilvie - United Kingdom
When tragedy strikes, Charlie is thrust into an alien environment where he is misunderstood and things escalate fast.
Asian Filmmaker / Debut Film / Drama / Human Rights / Irish Filmmaker / Live Action / Mental Health / Narrative Fiction / Short Film / Social Issues
Everything Is Going To Be Fine
2020 - Mitchell Tolliday - United Kingdom
Three bickering members of a rock band narrowly survive a car crash. Unable to leave, tempers flare as they try to solve their problems...with murder.
