The rising stars of British Cinema
UK’s STUDENT FILMS
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Chen Ma
In this world of silence, there are three types of people. A dark character who possesses a golden mouth, green characters with fly swatters and little white characters who take care of the captured mouths. From day and night countless mouths were disposed into a black hole, how will the little white character respond to this? Will it start to defend its own mouth or will it keep silent?
Mel Dirikoc
An environmental activist, Mel struggles to exist between two contrasting worlds: one where life proceeds as usual, with problems largely denied, and another where the climate crisis and ecological collapse are escalating. The film delves into Mel’s emotional journey of living in such a world and her challenges maintaining hope for the future.
Erika Lau
Limbo is a short mixed-media documentary that follows a couple’s journey to rebuild their lives after a catastrophic flood in the UK. Set within a neighbourhood plagued by recurring floods, the film explores their struggle to restore their home while coping with personal challenges, including disabilities, financial hardship, and the weight of past trauma. As climate change intensifies the risk of future flooding, Limbo highlights the inaction of authorities, portraying the couple’s resilience amid the frustration and uncertainty of living in limbo.
Nikki Dodd
ONE LAST FARM is a short documentary about Bristol’s last working farm and its fight to survive.
Yew Tree Farm means everything to third-generation farmer Catherine Withers. It is her home, her livelihood, and her community. Besides producing locally grown, organic food, the farm’s grasslands and ancient hedgerows serve as a habitat for diverse wildlife. However, this ecological treasure faces pressure from a growing urban population and a cemetery expansion.
ONE LAST FARM follows Catherine’s journey over the course of a year as she fights to protect her nature-friendly farm from development.