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Black Tide : The SS Torrey Canyon Oil Spill A powerful heritage and screen project retracing the story of the SS Torrey Canyon oil spill through archive, oral history, first-person accounts and film. Run by the Mor Media Charity team with partners across Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly in the run up to the 60th Anniversary of the disaster, with principal funding by the Heritage Lottery. THE SS TORREY CANYON OIL SPILL A powerful heritage and screen project retracing the story of the SS Torrey Canyon oil spill through archive, oral history, first-person accounts and film. THE PROJECT The 60th anniversary approaches of Britain’s worst shipping disaster, the SS Torrey Canyon supertanker, which ran aground off the western coast of Cornwall, spilling 100,000 tonnes of crude oil and making International headlines in 1967. Over the next two years, Mor Media Charity is set to document the stories of the spill and the clean-up operation that caused enormous damage to marine life, the livelihoods of local people and also changed the way people viewed the environment, galvanising Cornish communities, many of whom are now in their 70s. Black Tide carries profound significance for everyone, symbolising the ongoing evolution of our understanding of environmental impacts, especially those resulting from oil spills and their consequences on marine life, coastlines, and communities. Acknowledging this legacy enhances environmental awareness and accountability; it connects younger generations, families, and broader communities, emphasising the real and enduring effects of environmental disasters.This historical event calls for united action and responsible stewardship, motivating everyone to engage in creating a sustainable future. WATCH Seven Stones Oil Tanker Disaster Aka Torrey Canyon (1967) COMMUNITY EVENTS We will be holding various events around Cornwall over the next 12 months. Come and share your experiences We've already been to St Ives Library & Visitor Information Centre Gabriel St, Saint Ives TR26 2LX Tuesday 23rd October from 11-4.30 Awenek - The Great Cornish Heritage Festival Enys Gardens, Penryn, TR10 9LB Saturday 13th September 2025 10-5 The Isles of Scilly at The Garden Pavilion Church Road, Hugh Town, St Mary’s Friday, 30th May Morrab Library Morrab Gardens, Penzance, TR18 4DA Saturday 19th July 10-12 Porthleven Harbour 200th Anniversary Celebration Porthleven, Helston, TR13 9JY Saturday 16th August 2025 from 10am RNLI Centre - Fishermen's Mission Coffee Morning Newlyn, Monday 11th August GET INVOLVED This programme offers a wide range of meaningful opportunities for volunteers to gain hands-on experience in areas such as archives, oral history, historical research, community engagement, wildlife, and working with young people. In the lead-up to the 60th anniversary of the SS Torrey Canyon disaster in 2027, we are keen to highlight collections held in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly that connect to this important moment in environmental history. If you are an archive, museum, or organisation, register your interest. REGISTER NOW Torrey Canyon Oil Spill : The People's Archive - Coming Soon Discover powerful stories, bold conversations, and fresh perspectives. Our channel brings you original audio shorts and interviews from inspiring voices. Whether you're into heritage, film, environment, or community, there's something here for you. Tune in, explore, and connect through sound. New episodes drop regularly — follow to stay updated. AUDIO SHORTS LISTEN NOW OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS Black Tide: The SS Torrey Canyon Oil Spill is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to produce archive, oral history, first-person accounts, film and outreach events. Read More >

Mor Media Charity | Encouraging Creativity and Culture to Thrive in the Digital Arts through events, education, community and industry projects. STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - CFF 2025 AWARDS Director's Pick of The Festival - MAGID / ZAFAR directed by Luís Hindman Best of The Festival - PILLION directed by Harry Lighton Best Feature- SMALL GODS directed by Asher Rosen Best Cinematography - JOE directed by Tom Brittney BEST Screenwriting - SPARE PART written by Ada Player & Bron Waugh Best Actress - RELIEFS - Actress: Luisa Huertas Best Ensemble Performance - THE SECRET ASSISTANTS directed by Katey Lee Carson Best Sound Production - OLEUM directed by VERSUS Best of The West - SPARE PART directed by Ada Player & Bron Waugh Best of The West Runner-Up- CIRCLE HOOK directed by Maddy Corner Best Cornish - BARE ROOTS directed by Ellen McDougall Best Cornish Runner-Up - POLL PRI (CLAY TIP) directed by Edward Rowe Best Uk - MAGID / ZAFAR directed by Luís Hindman Best Student - MUDDIED directed by Cordelia Angel Clarke Best Fresh - THE BEGINNING OF IDENTIFICATION, AND ITS END directed by Philipp Gufler Best Experimental - A POEM directed by Vasilios Papaioannu Best Animation - GARDENING directed by Sarah Beeby Queer On Screen Award - SOVIET FANTASIA directed by Penn Bálint Screenstar of Tomorrow - EGGS BENEDICT directed by Johnny White Screenstars of Tomorrow Runner-Up - SOUNDS OF OUR LIVES directed by Coco Potter Best Documentary - T HE GUIDING LIGHT directed by Cristina Rodríguez Paz Best Environmental - ROCK POOL directed by Dan McKay New Wave Jury Winner - INHERITANCE directed by Anthony Misiano, Tyler A. Wallach New Wave Jury Honourable Mention - THE SECRET ASSISTANTS directed by Katey Lee Carson OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS

Improve your knowledge and skillset. Kickstart your career in the creative industry! M 2 Mor Media Internships Programme Work with our team and kickstart your career! Our internships are designed to help you enter the creative industry of your choosing. We provide training and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to work on the incredible Cornwall Film Festival! Applications are OPEN now! Also see our volunteer roles for Cornwall Film Festival 2025 if you are interested in working with us this year. Intern Application Form About our Internships We are seeking hard-working and enthusiastic individuals who would like an internship with a thriving film and media organisation. We are a media charity that holds an annual film festival, live events, yearly film screenings and programming, runs industry training, masterclasses and talks, education programmes and community projects. Our internship programme is designed to give you real-life experience across a range of industry roles including production; events management; social media; marketing; design; admin and more! We will give you an opportunity to work across all our organisational strands - festival, industry and events, community, education, and charity to gain valuable experience in varied roles within the creative industry. You may work as a production assistant on one of our live events or online masterclasses; a researcher or content creator for our social media; a designer of digital assets for one of our programmes or an event planner for one of our live events. We are looking for adaptable and enthusiastic people who are ready for a challenge and want to try their hand at lots of different roles within the media. Interns will be supported through their time at Mor Media via regular meetings and monitoring via their activity log sheet and development logs. This will also feed into the completion of an Award which will see them complete two units, one will be linked to the creative skills needed to complete work required by the role, and one will be a reflective evaluation on the work they have done during their internship.

Our programmes offer a diverse range of opportunities for volunteers, interns, and mentees. By getting involved, you’ll gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and expand your professional network. Participants can benefit from mentorship, hands-on learning, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects. Join us and be a part of something impactful! Opportunities at Mor Media Charity Our programmes offers a diverse range of opportunities for volunteers, interns, and mentees. By getting involved, you’ll gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and expand your professional network. Participants can benefit from mentorship, hands-on learning, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects. Join us and be a part of something impactful! Short-term Evaluation Role for Impact Purpose of the Role We are seeking support to design and carry out an independent assessment of the social & economic impact of the Cornwall Film Festival. As a small charity delivering a county-wide cultural programme with limited staff capacity, we would greatly benefit from external expertise to help us measure and evidence the value our festival creates for Cornwall. Specifically, we are looking for assistance with: • Developing an appropriate evaluation framework for assessing direct and indirect economic benefits, including visitor spend, cultural tourism uplift, sector employment, and supply-chain impact. • Analysing data from our venues, audiences, partners, and local businesses to build a robust picture of the festival’s contribution to the economy. • Producing an independent, credible report that we can use for future fundraising, partnership development, and local authority engagement, ensuring we can continue to grow and sustain the festival. • Help design simple tools and systems that measure the wider social benefits of our community programmes, particularly for people facing social, cultural or economic exclusion. Expected time commitment: Over 3-6 months (no more than 20 hrs) Remote or limited in-person (travel covered) Pro Bono Request Deadline: 1st March 2026 Volunteer Make a difference by volunteering with us and supporting meaningful projects in your community CLOSED Learn more about the M1 programme > Internships Gain hands-on experience and grow your skills by interning for 3-6 months with our team OPEN Learn more about the M2 programme > Mentoring Share your expertise as a mentor or learn and grow as a mentee in our inspiring mentorship programme HOLD Coming soon ! The M3 programme 2026 CORNWALL FILM FESTIVAL We are looking for bold, innovative, and genuine stories! For the next edition of The Cornwall Film Festival. Open for entries from across the globe, 20 mins or under for shorts and feature films, BIFA-accredited competition. 12 Categories from South West to International, UK to Experimental. Enter the competition now! QUICK CUT: 90 Sec Quick Cut is Cornwall Film Festival’s brand-new micro-film competition — a celebration of bold, original, and independent storytelling told in just 90 seconds. OPEN NOW Creative Writing: Story Structure 🗓️ Monday 15 December 2025, 5:30 PM (online) Learn how to turn your idea into a compelling short-form narrative. Explore structure, tone, and emotional impact in under two minutes. Book Now We invite filmmakers from around the globe to submit bold, innovative, and authentic stories that showcase distinctive storytelling and stylistic boldness, this is your opportunity to sit at the heart of the festival. PRE-SELECTORS - Submissions Are Open If you have a passion for film culture, an aspiring filmmaker or just love cinema. Based anywhere in the world ! Flexible schedule and festival credit This is for you! APPLY 15th December 20265- Deadline 1st of March 2026 You will have the opportunity to work with the festival team to critically judge and select award-winning short films. This might be the first step in your career, or you're an experienced juror we would love to hear from you! Apply Here NEW for 2025/6 FEATURES - The best emerging long-form films from across the globe. Queer on Screen The best of queer filmmaking and/or queer stories in both narrative (fiction) and non-narrative genres from UK and beyond Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Projects that address the Environment and/or Climate and/or Sustainability NOTE: Returning Jurors fast track application New Wave Jury - CLOSED After a few year of sucessfully running the New Wave Jury in the South West we have some exciting changes to make to 2026 Watch this space !

Quick Cut is Cornwall Film Festival’s brand-new micro-film competition — a celebration of bold, original, and independent storytelling told in just 90 seconds. Running alongside our BIFA-accredited short-film competition, Quick Cut proves that great stories don’t need long runtimes — only creativity, precision, and heart. Press Blog Merch Store TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM Talks CFF 25 Industry 2025 FAQ's & Access 2025 Diary & Tickets 2025 Black Tide In Focus 2025 Selected films 2025 Short Films home 2025 QuckCut 90sec QUICK CUT Quick Cut is Cornwall Film Festival’s brand-new micro-film competition — a celebration of bold, original, and independent storytelling told in just 90 seconds. Running alongside our BIFA-accredited short-film competition, Quick Cut proves that great stories don’t need long runtimes — only creativity, precision, and heart. There’s only one rule: Your film must be 90 seconds or less, including credits. Entry Categories Drama – Stories that move, challenge, and captivate in miniature form. Comedy – Big laughs in small doses; from slapstick to satire. Documentary & Environmental – Real stories, told with clarity, compassion, and creativity. Animation & Experimental – Bold visual storytelling, from stop-motion to surreal abstraction. Young Creators (Under 25) – Fresh voices and emerging talent Music and or Dance pieces – where sound meets cinematic imagination Key Dates Entries open: 1 December 2025 Deadline: 1st May 2026 Winners announced: At a special showcase screening in June 2026 Selected films will be screened as part of a special Quick Cut showcase at the Cornwall Film Festival 2026. Submission Guidelines Films must be 90 seconds or less, including titles and credits. Submit via FilmFreeway link portal | MP4’s files are recommended Films can be shot on any device | We only accept digital files. Make sure your file is named as the title of your film. Open to filmmakers in the South West, and entry is just £5 FilmFreeway submission link Prizes £250 Winner | £100 runner up | Individual prizes for category winners | plus hats, T-shirts & mugs Story Labs To help you develop your ideas and craft a brilliant 90-second story, Cornwall Film Festival is running two Quick Cut Story Labs this Spring 🧠 Story Labs To help you shape your ideas and craft a brilliant 90-second story, Cornwall Film Festival is hosting two online Story Labs this winter — open to all entrants and emerging filmmakers taking part in Quick Cut: The 90-Second Film Challenge. Creative Writing: Story Structure 🗓️ Monday 15 December 2025, 5:30 PM (online) Learn how to turn your idea into a compelling short-form narrative. Explore structure, tone, and emotional impact in under two minutes. Book Now Story Lab 2 - Visual Storytelling for Screen 🗓️ Wednesday 11th February 6pm - 7pm A practical 60-minute workshop on translating ideas into image, rhythm, and sound — perfect for filmmakers planning their Quick Cut entry. Book Now Sessions are free to attend, but booking is essential. WHAT'S ON Lifelong Learning week 3–7th November 2025 Creative Careers Month November Community week 10-16th November 2025 2025 IntoFilm Schools Festival 11-28th November BFI Blockbuster season Too Much A Season Of Melodrama Previews week at The Poly Falmouth 17th - 22nd November 2025 INDUSTRY FOCUS 2025: PRODUCING EXPLORING THE ART AND BUSINESS OF SCREEN PRODUCTION At Cornwall Film Festival 2025, our annual Industry Focus shines a spotlight on the vital and often misunderstood role of the Producer. Whether you're working in short films, feature narratives, factual TV, or digital platforms, producing sits at the heart of the screen industry. This year’s focus explores all facets of producing—from development and financing, to production logistics, distribution strategy, and creative leadership. Through talks, panels, roundtables, and networking, we’ll be lifting the curtain on what it really takes to get a story from script to screen. READ MORE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS

Get Involved in Black Tide: SS Torrey Canyon disaster. Opportunities for volunteers and archives, museums, or organisations: register your interest. Get involved - Black Tide The SS Torrey Canyon Oil Spill A powerful heritage and screen project retracing the story of the SS Torrey Canyon oil spill through archive, oral history, first-person accounts and film. Get involved? Volunteers This programme offers a wide range of meaningful opportunities for volunteers to get involved, build skills, and make a difference. By taking part, you’ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as archives, oral history, historical research, community engagement, wildlife, and working with young people. Volunteers can support a variety of activities, including story collection, creative media production, environmental and heritage, and helping deliver workshops or talks on environmental topics. It’s a chance to learn, contribute, and connect—while being part of something impactful. Fill in the form below and the team will get in touch. Sign up now Are you an organisation/museum or archive ? If you’re an organisation, museum, or archive, we’d love to hear from you. In the lead-up to the 60th anniversary of the SS Torrey Canyon disaster in 2027, we are keen to highlight collections held in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly that connect to this important moment in environmental history. As part of the project, we’ll be creating touring information boards and oral history accounts in 2026/2027, and would like to signpost the public to existing archives and exhibitions. If you hold relevant materials or would like to collaborate, please register your interest—we welcome partners across heritage, community, and environmental sectors. Register Your Interest The Project The 60th anniversary approaches of Britain’s worst shipping disaster, the SS Torrey Canyon supertanker, which ran aground off the western coast of Cornwall, spilling 100,000 tonnes of crude oil and making International headlines in 1967. Over the next two years, Mor Media Charity is set to document the stories of the spill and the clean-up operation that caused enormous damage to marine life, the livelihoods of local people and also changed the way people viewed the environment, galvanising Cornish communities, many of whom are now in their 70s. Black Tide carries profound significance for everyone, symbolising the ongoing evolution of our understanding of environmental impacts, especially those resulting from oil spills and their consequences on marine life, coastlines, and communities. Acknowledging this legacy enhances environmental awareness and accountability; it connects younger generations, families, and broader communities, emphasising the real and enduring effects of environmental disasters. This historical event calls for united action and responsible stewardship, motivating everyone to engage in creating a sustainable future. Our funders & partners Black Tide: The SS Torrey Canyon Oil Spill is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to produce archive, oral history, first-person accounts, film and outreach events. Read More >

Cornwall Film Festival 2024 Best of the West Short Film Programme Film Programme 2024 Talks Festival flyer Industry VR & AR Best of the West Internationals UK Shorts Student Shorts Cornwall My Home Artist Moving Images Best of the West short films Nov 21, 2024 8:00 PM @ The Poly Tickets Films from around the globe, screening at this years edition of Cornwall Film Festival This programme is supported by and will be introduced by Jess Wheeler BFI NETWORK Talent Executive SPINES Directed by Joseph Inman Deep in rural Cornwall, autistic Thomas loves to read. Retreating from a world he finds sensorily challenging, he spends all day buried in books, telling himself stories of heroes and epic quests. When a flying football starts a new friendship with sporty Agnes, Thomas initially finds it hard to relate and let her into his world. This distance between them means that Agnes becomes bored with Thomas’ storytelling, forcing Thomas to use his incredible creativity to make new stories for them both. Through their burgeoning relationship, he learns how to express himself creatively, empathise and learn from others, making his unique experience of the world around him more understandable and manageable. Exchange Rate Directed by Emma Stansfield A mother struggling to make ends meet, details the incremental sacrifices she will make to give her daughter a brighter future. Rodent Directed by Joe Fereday A rat transports us through the last vestiges of humanity as it forages for food for its family. Confronted by a formidable threat, we discover the true magnitude of recent global events. Multi-Storey Directed by James Barlow Sat in an empty multi-storey car park a dad attempts to reconnect with his daughter, before being interrupted - by two medieval knights. Dolls Directed by Robyn Egan A coming of age comedy, set in the early 00s, Dolls tells the story of Cherry and her unsolicited collection of judgemental porcelain dolls as she explores her transition into sexual maturity and faces the anguish of leaving her childhood behind. Bal Maiden Directed by Aella Jordan-Edge In an 18th century Cornish tin mining community, two isolated young women risk their lives to break free from abuse after a local miner pushes them to breaking point. I Want This Directed by Micha Colombo An overwhelmed mother is lost within her daily life until a midnight moment in nature helps her to find clarity. Clan Directed by Jaime Lock On the Isles of Scilly at a Christening party in the local pub, 16-year-old trans teenager, Cam, feels awkward and out of place in his small island community. When Teän (20) arrives, confident and unashamedly out in their non-binary identity, Cam finally feels seen. Their presence sparks something more sinister for Cam’s older brother, Jago, who causes a scene in the pub. To heal, Teän and Cam escape and walk the coast path. They end up on the beach, where Teän has a plan to make their trans mark on the island. Goodbye, Goodbye, Goodbye Directed by Annie Hammond A daughter makes a long postponed visit to her mother, set against the north Cornish coastline. Mr Lamb Directed by Paul Morel A successful business man returns to Dartmoor to fulfil a reckless promise made in a moment of desperation some eighteen years before. The Hold Directed by JD Donnelly A real-time journey through the past and present of champion free-diver Alice Hickson as she fights the need for oxygen during her record 7min30 breath hold.

STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS Press Blog Merch Store TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM Talks CFF 25 Industry 2025 FAQ's & Access 2025 Diary & Tickets 2025 Black Tide In Focus 2025 Selected films 2025 Short Films home 2025 QuckCut 90sec MURCH STORE Quick View New CFF 25 T Price £15.00 Quick View Monogram Beanie Price £10.00 Quick View Limited Limited Edition A3 Poster Out of stock Quick View Limited Limited Edition A3 Poster Out of stock Quick View Limited Limited Edition A3 Poster Price £2.00 Quick View Limited Limited Edition A3 Poster Out of stock Quick View Limited Limited Edition A3 Poster Out of stock Quick View New Limited Edition Tote Bag Price £5.00 Quick View New Limited edition Mugs Price £6.50 SHORTS Our programme of shorts features the most innovative and adventurous ideas from filmmakers whose short films manifest stylistic boldness, strength of form, and the ambition to use the medium in a way that resists cliché. Shorts to feature films, the Cornwall Film Festival is a British Independent Film Awards Qualifing festival. ENTER NOW WHAT'S ON Lifelong Learning week 3–7th November 2025 Creative Careers Month November Community week 10-16th November 2025 2025 IntoFilm Schools Festival 11-28th November BFI Blockbuster season Too Much A Season Of Melodrama Previews week at The Poly Falmouth 17th - 22nd November 2025 INDUSTRY FOCUS 2025: PRODUCING EXPLORING THE ART AND BUSINESS OF SCREEN PRODUCTION At Cornwall Film Festival 2025, our annual Industry Focus shines a spotlight on the vital and often misunderstood role of the Producer. Whether you're working in short films, feature narratives, factual TV, or digital platforms, producing sits at the heart of the screen industry. This year’s focus explores all facets of producing—from development and financing, to production logistics, distribution strategy, and creative leadership. Through talks, panels, roundtables, and networking, we’ll be lifting the curtain on what it really takes to get a story from script to screen. READ MORE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS

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Enriching public and professional talks with leading industry voices at Cornwall Film Festival 2025. STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS Press Blog Merch Store TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM Talks CFF 25 Industry 2025 FAQ's & Access 2025 Diary & Tickets 2025 Black Tide In Focus 2025 Selected films 2025 Short Films home 2025 QuckCut 90sec DIRECTOR TALKS LUCILE HADŽIHALILOVIĆ 7:30 PM | MONDAY 17.11.25 | THE POLY Lucile Hadžihalilović is a French filmmaker known for her visually poetic and unsettling explorations of childhood, transformation, and the boundaries between innocence and menace. Born in Lyon and raised in Morocco, she studied at La Fémis in Paris, where she met long-time collaborator Gaspar Noé. Her feature debut, Innocence (2004), adapted from Frank Wedekind’s Mine-Haha, won the Best New Director award at San Sebastián and established her as a singular voice in European cinema. Subsequent films Evolution (2015) and Earwig (2021) continued her fascination with dreamlike imagery and mysterious rituals, blending surrealism, body horror, and emotional depth. Hadžihalilović’s work is acclaimed for its meticulous visual composition and its capacity to evoke the uncanny beauty of transformation. Dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović | 2025 | 1h 58m | French (with English subtitles) | Fantasy | CFF 18 BOOK TICKETS ASHER ROSEN 5PM | 17.12. 25 | THE POLY Asher Rosen is a British filmmaker and screenwriter based between London and Kisoro, Uganda. He began his career developing projects with The Forge Entertainment, Range Media Partners, and Gaumont UK. His debut short film MEAT (2021), won multiple awards featuring in the César Académie’s ‘Golden Nights’ programme. His second short, The Rabbi’s Son (2022) continued his exploration of identity and belonging. Rosen’s latest film, Small Gods (2025), produced by Sovereign Films, expands his practice into docufiction — blending the real and the imagined to tell stories rooted in lived experience and community. Dir Asher Rosen | 2025 | 1h 36 mins | Drama, International | CFF12A + LIVE Q&A BOOK TICKETS MIA BAYS 7:45 PM | SATURDAY 22.11.25 | THE POLY Mia Bays is the Director of the BFI Film Fund, a position she took up to reshape the future of UK cinema by supporting new talent, diverse voices, and innovative storytelling. With over 30 years of experience, Mia has been an Oscar-winning producer, distributor, and passionate advocate for inclusivity and artistic vision in filmmaking. Known for her commitment to championing underrepresented voices, Mia aims to make the BFI Film Fund a more dynamic, responsive space for filmmakers to flourish The Thing With Feathers | Dir Dylan Southern | 2025 | 1h 44 mins | Drama | 12A BOOK TICKETS GREG CRUTTWELL 5 PM | TUESDAY 18.11.25 | THE POLY Greg Cruttwell is a British writer, director, and actor known for his incisive, character-driven storytelling and darkly comic view of contemporary life. He first came to prominence as an actor in Mike Leigh’s Naked (1993) and Secrets & Lies (1996), before moving behind the camera to write and direct his own films. His latest feature, Going to the Dogs, follows his acclaimed In the Middle and turns his observational eye to the world of greyhound racing — exploring class, culture, community, and our relationship with animals. Through candid interviews and access to both critics and supporters, Cruttwell’s documentary asks whether greyhound racing still has a place in the modern world — offering a nuanced, human portrait of a sport and subculture in transition. Dir Greg Cruttwell | 2024 | 1h 35m | Documentary | CFF12A BOOK TICKETS ORBAN WALLACE 5:15pm | THURSDAY 20.11.25 | THE POLY Orban Wallace is a British documentary filmmaker known for his visually striking, socially conscious storytelling that often explores human resilience in the face of global and personal upheaval. His debut feature Another News Story (2017), which premiered at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, reframed the European refugee crisis by turning the camera on the journalists covering it — a bold, meta-documentary approach that earned widespread acclaim. Wallace’s subsequent work continues to blend poetic imagery with incisive observation, revealing the complexities of contemporary life through a deeply human lens. His latest projects further his reputation as one of the UK’s most distinctive voices in non-fiction filmmaking, combining craft, empathy, and a commitment to stories that challenge and illuminate. OUR LAND | Dir Orban Wallace | 2025 | 1h 29 mins | English | Doc | 12A BOOK TICKETS CHRIS NELSON DEMI TAYLOR 7:30pm | THURSDAY 27.11.25 | WTW LIGHTHOUSE NEWQUAY Surfing is killing it. This $10 billion global industry – built on the dream of carefree spirits, crystal clear waters and an even clearer connection to the natural world – has never been more popular. Surfing has set out its stall as the champion of environmental issues. But surfing has a dirty secret… and people are dying. From award winning filmmaker Lewis Arnold and critically acclaimed writer Chris Nelson comes this groundbreaking and compelling documentary. The Big Sea | Dir Lewis Arnold | 2025 | 1h 15 mins | English | Doc | 12A BOOK TICKETS Q&A HOSTS DAVINA QUINLIVAN 7:30 PM | MONDAY 17.11.25 | THE POLY Davina Quinlivan is an author, educator and journalist. For many years, she taught Film at Kingston School of Art and her books include The Spirit of the Beehive (BFI Film Classics, forthcoming), Filming the Body in Crisis and The Place of Breath in Cinema. Her film criticism has appeared in Little White Lies, Sight and Sound, Dazed, Garageland, Another Mag and, for over a decade, she was a regular contributor to the Times Higher Education culture section. Her creative non-fiction, inspired by mythology and her own experience of migration, includes Possessions: A Memoir of Transformation in an Era of Precarity (2026) and Shalimar: A Story of Place and Migration (2022). THE ICE TOWER | Dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović | 2025 | 1h 58m | French (with English subtitles) | Fantasy | CFF 18 BOOK TICKETS BERYL RICHARDS 5PM | 17.12. 25 | THE POLY Beryl Richards is an award-winning British director, writer and producer whose work spans drama, comedy and factual storytelling. She has directed multiple BAFTA-winning series, including My Life as a Popat and The Secret Life of Boys, and received international Emmy nominations for her work in children’s and youth television. A graduate of the MA Screenwriting course at London College of Communication, she was recognised by ITV Studios for her contribution to female representation in directing. Based between Cornwall and Northern Ireland, Beryl runs Strangford Pictures and Derryboye Films, developing new feature and documentary projects. SMALL GODS | Dir Asher Rosen | 2025 | 1h 36 mins | Drama, International | CFF12A + LIVE Q&A BOOK TICKETS MIA BAYS 7:45 PM | SATURDAY 22.11.25 | THE POLY Mia Bays is the Director of the BFI Film Fund, a position she took up to reshape the future of UK cinema by supporting new talent, diverse voices, and innovative storytelling. With over 30 years of experience, Mia has been an Oscar-winning producer, distributor, and passionate advocate for inclusivity and artistic vision in filmmaking. Known for her commitment to championing underrepresented voices, Mia aims to make the BFI Film Fund a more dynamic, responsive space for filmmakers to flourish The Thing With Feathers | Dir Dylan Southern | 2025 | 1h 44 mins | Drama | 12A BOOK TICKETS CLARE TAVERNOR 5 PM | TUESDAY 18.11.25 | THE POLY Clare Tavernor is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work explores music, art and identity through a bold, cinematic lens. Her directing credits include Metallica Saved My Life, My Life as a Rolling Stone, and most recently, Aldeas — A New Story alongside Martin Scorsese. Through her production company Phono Films, Clare creates visually distinctive and emotionally resonant films spanning global subcultures and local communities. Based in Cornwall, she continues to develop innovative projects that fuse documentary craft with immersive storytelling. GOING TO THE DOGS | Dir Greg Cruttwell | 2024 | 1h 35m | Documentary | CFF12A BOOK TICKETS RECBECCA WOLFF 5:15pm | THURSDAY 20.11.25 | THE POLY Rebecca Wolff is an acclaimed British producer and founder of Grasp The Nettle Films, a CE50-recognised company specialising in genre and documentary cinema. Formerly Head of Development at a BAFTA-winning UK production company, she has supported an international slate of shorts and documentaries that have premiered at major festivals including SXSW and the BFI London Film Festival. Grand Theft Hamlet won the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW. THE SEVERED SUN written and directed by Dean Puckett Played in CFF24. Rebecca continues to develop a dynamic pipeline of feature and documentary projects while mentoring emerging talent across the UK screen sector. OUR LAND | Dir Orban Wallace | 2025 | 1h 29 mins | English | Doc | 12A BOOK TICKETS PROFESSOR JUDITH NOBLE 12:00 | SUNDAY 23.11.25 | THE POLY Judith Noble is a Professor of Film and the Occult at Arts University Plymouth (UK). She began her career as an artist-filmmaker, exhibiting work internationally and worked for over twenty years as a production executive in the film industry, working with directors including Peter Greenaway and Amma Asante. Her current research centres on artists’ moving image, Surrealism, the occult, and work by women artists, and she has published on filmmakers including Maya Deren, Derek Jarman, and Kenneth Anger. Her most recent publication (as editor) is The Dance of Moon and Sun – Ithell Colquhoun, British Women and Surrealism (2023, Fulgur). She continues to practice as an artist and filmmaker; her most recent film is Fire Spells (2022), a collaboration with director Tom Chick. BRIEF ENCOUNTER | Dir. David Lean | 1945 | 1h 26 mins | UK | Drama, Melodrama | PG + LIVE Intro BOOK TICKETS WHAT'S ON Lifelong Learning week 3–7th November 2025 Creative Careers Month November Community week 10-16th November 2025 2025 IntoFilm Schools Festival 11-28th November BFI Blockbuster season Too Much A Season Of Melodrama Previews week at The Poly Falmouth 17th - 22nd November 2025 INDUSTRY FOCUS 2025: PRODUCING EXPLORING THE ART AND BUSINESS OF SCREEN PRODUCTION At Cornwall Film Festival 2025, our annual Industry Focus shines a spotlight on the vital and often misunderstood role of the Producer. Whether you're working in short films, feature narratives, factual TV, or digital platforms, producing sits at the heart of the screen industry. This year’s focus explores all facets of producing—from development and financing, to production logistics, distribution strategy, and creative leadership. Through talks, panels, roundtables, and networking, we’ll be lifting the curtain on what it really takes to get a story from script to screen. READ MORE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS

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​Asher Rosen Filmmaker profile Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Filmmaker profile A profile of the selected filmmmaker from our compertition. Feature films from around the globe. See all the screenings at this year's edition of the Cornwall Film Festival. STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS Press Blog Merch Store TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM Talks CFF 25 Industry 2025 FAQ's & Access 2025 Diary & Tickets 2025 Black Tide In Focus 2025 Selected films 2025 Short Films home 2025 QuckCut 90sec FILMMAKER PROFILE SMALL GODS 5 PM | MONDAY 17.11.25 | THE POLY While struggling to provide for her son, an indigenous single mother falls for a charismatic street performer. But when a crisis strikes, it threatens to rip their nascent family apart… Director Asher Rosen Writers Chimpaye Florence Mariserena , Bizimana Hussain, Luke Eubule Reilly, Asher Rosen Producers Andreas Roald, Dan Wechsler, Ian Prior, Jack Pollington, Cimpaye Florence Key Cast Bizimana Hussain & Turinayo Jotham Dir Asher Rosen | 2025 | 1h 36 mins | Drama, International | CFF12A Film gala followed by a Q&A with the director. BOOK TICKETS DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY ASHER ROSEN Asher Rosen is a filmmaker based in London and Kisoro. Asher began his career as a screenwriter, developing projects with production companies such as The Forge Entertainment, Range Media Partners, and Gaumont UK. In 2021, Asher directed his debut short film, MEAT, produced by Scala Productions. Meat won multiple awards, playing at numerous BAFTA/Oscar qualifying festivals and culminating in a selection for the César Académie's ‘Golden Nights’ Programme. Asher's second short film THE RABBI'S SON (2022) won the Pears Short Film Fund, as well as playing at a number of BAFTA/Oscar qualifying festivals including Athens International Film Festival. In 2023, Asher began production on SMALL GODS, produced by Sovereign Films. Expanding on Meat, Small Gods is a docufiction drama inspired by the lives of its lead actors and wider Batwa community. STATEMENT Flo first mentioned the concept of small gods (ibigirwamana) the very day we met. Like almost all of the indigenous Batwa tribe, Flo has no access to her family’s ancestral lands, which were stolen to make way for conservation and tourism. When asked what the Batwa miss most from their old home in the forest, Flo mentioned animist deities attached to specific trees, caves, or water bodies. She referred to them as small gods. As we began building a narrative around Flo’s experiences, the concept suggested further resonances. The writing process started around the dinner table and continued late each night, as the cast recalled events from their lives. The whole crew was immediately captivated by the rich and epic drama with which the tales were told. From their own perspective, they were heroes fighting for their dignity, but to an uncaring outsider they were no more than street performers. Stylistically, Small Gods aims to depict their lives on a canvas just as mythic as the one they narrated. In doing so, it risks running against the traditions of documentary-infused cinema, in which first-time actors are rarely asked to plumb the same theatrical depths as trained professionals. Fortunately there was no doubt in my mind that they were up to the task. Flo and Bizi have, after all, been acting their whole lives - performing songs, dances, or impressions for the tourists that now flock to see Uganda’s gorillas. In the case of Bizi, this is how we crossed paths. Known among his friends as ‘monkey man’, Bizi will frequently drop to his knees and perform his gorilla impression at the sight of a foreigner. One such foreigner couldn’t get over the mis-match between his deep well of talent and his stature by the roadside. Making the film was a stand against this injustice. By taking the topic of performance as a thematic subject, platforming the casts’ overlooked talent, and anchoring the camera in their perspective, the hope was that we could somehow defy and defeat the view of tourist, he who comes for the gorillas but passed Bizi by… Having worked with the cast since our first short film together in 2021, I have been lucky enough to witness the transformation Small Gods has made in their lives. With the immense help of the production team, we have not only been able to purchase her and Bizi their own plots where they now grow food and graze their new cattle, but also build safe sturdy homes for them to live in for years to come. After three years in school, Tuyi now speaks English better than I speak Rufumbira, and I hope he will get the chance to answer questions about the film directly. I am forever grateful to have been able to enable this process - it all feels like a small miracle. Perhaps we are indebted to the small gods… IN FOCUS EXPLORING THE ART STORY TELLING FOR SCREEN Each year, Cornwall Film Festival celebrates exceptional emerging talent discovered through our competition entries. From hundreds of submissions, one filmmaker is chosen for our In Focus spotlight — recognising outstanding creativity, craft, and originality. This special selection highlights a filmmaker whose work stood out for its distinctive voice and cinematic vision, representing the very best of independent storytelling. The In Focus feature offers a platform for audiences and industry alike to discover new talent making an impact across the UK and beyond. Our 2025 In Focus filmmaker is Asher Rosen, whose film SMALL GODS captivated our jury and affirmed the importance of supporting bold, boundary-pushing voices in contemporary cinema. Enter 2026 Competition now STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS