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Canwn:Let's Sing Canwn:Let's Sing

Canwn:Let's Sing

A short film about the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir and the benefits that choral singing can have on men's physical, emotional and spiritual well being.
22 minutes
To The Dancers To The Dancers

To The Dancers

It’s 2023 and Britain is in pieces. Brexit is an embarrassment and electricity bills are through the roof. For many, heading to a local music venue is a necessary escape from life’s bleakness. But what’s on the cards for small music venues of today, fighting to survive the trials and tribulations of late-stage capitalism?

In the north east city of Newcastle the non-profit, multifaceted safe space Cobalt has made its home. There, the local queer scene and its queens party till late and rising stars such as Alabaster DePlume grace the stage. Anyone who’s been to Cobalt will tell you of its unrivaled hospitality and enchanting atmosphere. Yet even for a venue as unique as this one, existence is a fight for survival. Founders Mark, Kate and son Jacob must commit to 70-hour weeks to navigate challenges such as threats from developers in their gentrifying neighbourhood. Overheads rise and ticket sales dwindle as the disposable income of regulars is squeezed. This story calls into question why we fight so hard to dance together, in a society where the importance of art and culture is sometimes forgotten.
25 minutes
From Thailand to Tenbury: Showing Sheep in the Shires From Thailand to Tenbury: Showing Sheep in the Shires

From Thailand to Tenbury: Showing Sheep in the Shires

Growing up in Thailand, the one thing Benni definitely didn't want to be was a farmer. Meeting Jeremy changed everything, and together they now breed and show Suffolk Sheep in the green pastures of England: an industry once dominated by men. Her first ever country show, the Royal Welsh Show, is fast approaching, but will they triumph with the coveted rosettes or is it all just a life of blood, sweat and shears? A heart-warming insight into the 24/7 life of sheep breeders in the UK.
22 minutes
A Duckumentary A Duckumentary

A Duckumentary

Filmmaker Kyra Owers has an infectious love for all things duck, and in this duck - documentary, she’s on a mission to give ducks the appreciation they deserve.
9 minutes
Forgotten Shores Forgotten Shores

Forgotten Shores

"Forgotten Shores" is a compelling documentary that delves into the lives of a remarkably diverse community residing on one of the world's most secluded islands. This thought-provoking exploration unveils the unique challenges, triumphs, and cultural richness of a population often overlooked by the global lens. Join us on a journey to the heart of these Forgotten Shores, where diversity and isolation weave a tapestry of human stories waiting to be discovered. As we navigate through these narratives, the film serves as a poignant reminder that, if left unattended, the distinct identity of this community could potentially be erased, or worse, cease to exist. The film beckons us to contemplate the urgency of preserving cultural nuances and human stories that risk fading away into obscurity.
22 minutes
Frankenbiking Frankenbiking

Frankenbiking

A short documentary about tall bicycles.
Frankenbiking celebrates the fun, silliness and creativity of tall bikes, exploring why people build them and why people react to the new and unusual.
15 minutes
Hamstar Hamstar

Hamstar

Erin Ramsey and Tony Adler of the California Hamster Association host the only competitive hamster shows in America . . . but they want more. They want other people to celebrate and treat hamsters the way they do. So, they head to the U.K. where the National Hamster Council and its three regional clubs have hosted hamster shows nearly every weekend for almost 50 years.

HAMSTAR follows Erin and Tony as they travel to Weston-Super-Mare, England, to learn from the masters, and finally experience a world they've only dreamt about.

35 minutes
One and All: Black Ballerinas One and All: Black Ballerinas

One and All: Black Ballerinas

Black Ballerinas is a short documentary that explores what it means to be Black in a pink space, through interviews and experimental footage with three ballerinas of varying ages.

Made in partnership with East London Dance, The English National Ballet, Goldfinch and the First Flights Film Fund and Creative Shift.
14 minutes

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