In 2021 we celebrated Cornwall Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary with an exciting programme of activities and live events. November 15-21 Our Recap Last year, Mor Media celebrated the 20th edition of Cornwall Film Festival. In 2021 we celebrated Cornwall Film Festival’s 20th Anniversary with an exciting programme of activities and live events. PLATINOM was the 7-day Edition of the festival, taking place 15-21st November at Princess Pavilions in Falmouth. Our core Programme included evening GALAS | SCREEN HERITAGE & ARCHIVE | DOCUMENTARIES | BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH FILMMAKERS | THRILL | FROM EUROPE WITH LOVE | WONDERFUL WORLD | SHORT FILMS Explore the Programme SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR 2022 FESTIVAL ARE NOW OPEN Mor Media Charity/ Cornwall Film Festival is happy to announce the launch of its 2022 Short Film Competition! Learn More The 2021 Lineup Our 2021 festival included a wide lineup of events and screenings sure to appeal to all audiences. Industry Day Improve your skills & expand your network. Into Film Child-friendly screenings Passes Enjoy more of the festival Screenings Features & Documentaries New Wave Jury Programme Gain experience Pay What You Can Our accessible payment scheme Short Film Local and global short film. Screen Stars of Tomorrow Encouraging young filmmakers FAQ's & Access Information about the festival

Taking part in these workshops, you will have further opportunities for support, feedback and creativity. Creative Courses Info Our creative writing programme can offer you acredited and leisure classes that will nurture your skills and interests. We work online and in-person and sometimes even have a cream tea ! About The Tutor About The Tutor The workshops will be run by Amanda White Writer (Poet, Children's, Fiction and Travel) and Creative Practitioner with experience in education, healthcare, community and corporate settings and founder of THE DAILY HAIKU, with 11k+ members worldwide, supported by Paper Nations UK and writing for The Great Margin. Taking part in these workshops, you will have further opportunities for support, feedback and creativity by being part of our Get Creative Community in our Facebook Group where we will also share resources, events and links to other organisations. What people say... “Absolutely loved this workshop. This was my first time doing something like this online and I need not have worried. It was relaxed, fun, so informative and there was no pressure to be anything other than yourself, where you were at and take away what you needed to from it all. I can't wait for the next one!” Jeanette Davis “ A great workshop. Thanks for making me sit down and write and also giving us tips on how to improve our journaling. Jocelyn Murgatroyd What a brilliant workshop ! Thank you Amanda White. I loved the way you presented the session, so creative , encouraging and refreshing . I could listen to your compelling voice for ages. The hours flew by . It was such a joy to hear the unique , diverse expression and share time with fellow journalisers, too. Thoroughly recommend these sessions to anyone . Ruth Huckle “Come for the experience whether you think you are a writer or not ! You may be pleasantly surprised! “ Linda Ellis I can’t thank you enough for all your careful planning, you draw a wonderful community to you, some I have met several times virtually and others just once or twice, but each of us riveted to your teaching and exercises, providing a belief that it is possible and entirely valid for everyone to write creatively about anything that matters to them. Antoinette Costs FAQ's How do I use my ticket? How much do tickets cost and which one should I get? Do you have any offers and discounts available? What is Pay what you can? Can I get a festival pass ? Can I book in person? What happens if I lose my tickets? Could you send me a brochure? Do you ask for proof of income for Pay What You Want tickets? Where does the festival take place? Will you be putting social distancing measures in place inside the theatre ? Where is the best place to sit? I am disabled and require a companion to attend the theatre, what is your Access policy and how do I book?" What is your screening policy? What are your return and refund policies Do you have any offers and discounts available? I am disabled and require a companion to attend the theatre, what is your Access policy and how do I book?" I have a specific accessibility query. FAQ's

A dark, atmospheric folktale that tests the limits of human nature. < Programme Best Student Short Films Various Selected from the best student short films. A selection of the new generation of innovative stories that are shaping the world. Student short films of any genre are invited to enter with films of no longer than 20 minutes. NO ENTRY Kaleb D'Aguilar 12m 30 | UK Against the backdrop of the Windrush scandal, a Jamaican mother, Valerie Powell, struggles to keep her relationship with her son Eli intact. She suffers in silence as she battles with the government's hostile environment tactics, as she keeps the threat of deportation a secret, her psychological state begins to deteriorate as she grapples with the fear of losing her son and the country, she calls home. Not for sale Miriam & Alejandro Sánchez Porras 16m 58 | UK ‘Not For Sale’ follows corner shop owner Daisy and her employees, who concoct a fake art sale in order to scam the ruthless CEO of the supermarket chain that drove them out of business. Calmer Waters Poppy Hodges 7m 42 | UK This story explores how life can get you down, but the natural world can pick you back up again. It tells the story of one apathetic young woman living in isolation and loneliness. We meet our character trapped in the confines of the modern routine. Trying to comply with convention, we see her suffering in silence. When the noise of modern life gets too loud our protagonist reaches new levels of desperation. Cordyceps Dimitri Staufer 15m | Japan The future world has become so unbearable that people spend most of their time in a metaverse called KASOUGEN. However, some, including Mei, the girlfriend of Ren, prefer to live a more traditional life in the real world. So when Ren starts a new job at KASOUGEN, the two drift apart. Their best friend Sara plans an encounter of Ren's and Mei's avatars in the virtual world, where the two fall in love again, but simultaneously are torn apart for ever. Hamlet, NW5 Beru Tessema 16m 58 | UK Hamlet, NW5 tells the story of Ade, who's life begins to mirror the life of the character he is playing on stage. Journey of a Paper Owen . C 2m 57 | China In the self-study class at night, Long received a mystery paper from his back-seat student. One journey of this mystery paper started in the classroom..... Migraine Esme Wallace 9m 59 | UK Migraine is an experimental short film, following a figurative Giant with chronic migraines. Mulling about an industrial occasionally neon landscape, in search of stones that he believes hold healing vibrations, he meets a bartender. A Seer with many eyes; and their paths align. This film focuses around the effect and manifestation of the Giant’s migraines and the tumultuous and troubling search for a remedy. My Sunshine Roy Bryson 11m 26 | UK When three siblings are reunited at their mother's home vigil, Judy, caught between self-centred James and self-destructive Jesse, must find the courage to stand up for herself. She Hears Crying George Irwin 8m 37 | UK Heather is haunted by internal reminders of a troubling event after experiencing the death of her mother, occurring through a vicious accident. She audibly hears the crying from this event playing on loop in her head. In order to drown this crying out, Heather seeks out other sounds to fill her ears, such as the industrial and hazardous noises of her construction workplace. However, her eardrums begin to take damage, threatening a complete loss of hearing. Soulmates Shona Kelly 10m | Ireland A lonely woman retreats to an abandoned house where she meets a forgotten ghost, forging a connection that transcends the confines of time. Triangle Péter Engelmann 20m | UK Three strangers who - based on a 1997's psychological experiment on the bonds of friendship - are about to become friends for life, separated only by 36 questions... Uncanny Nostalgia: Nine Homes of the Land Surveyor Li Yalun 20m | USA A fiction that combines memories, dreams, thoughts, and emotions of domestic spaces, temporal stays, traveling, and migrating into episodes of nine different abodes for an imagined Land Surveyor. Until the End of Time Daarya Serji 17m | UK The line between reality and imagination blurs away for a writer as his muse develops her own consciousness and breaks away from his expectations. Wank Yasmin Afifi 13m 12 | UK Four boys during a night of bravado, recount tales of boyhood as if they were harmless jokes while taking turns going into the bathroom to wank to a seemingly disturbing video. As the night progresses, the boys’ true struggles with masculinity are put on display - silly stories become chilling vignettes when seen for what they really are.

Mor Media is a Charity that brings people together through our Community programmes and runs Education & Training in Cornwall. Enhances career prospects and deepens understanding with our Industry work. OCN Accreditation Welcome to your OCN London course centre. Find all the information you need. Mor Media is a Charity that brings people together through our Community programmes and runs Education & Training in Cornwall. Enhances career prospects and deepens understanding with our Industry work. Handbook Course Assignment Sheets Narrative Writing Unit Diaries and Journaling Narrative Writing Unit Short Stories For The Screen Digital Content Creation Unit Audio and Video Narrative Writing Unit Introduction to novel writing. Digital Photography Unit Picturing High Streets Digital Content Creation Unit Text and Image Narrative Writing Unit Start Writing, Keep Writing Creative Writing Unit Writing Film Reviews Mor Media Policies / Accreditation Information Internal Verification Policy Fair Assessment Policy Appeals Policy and Procedure Malpractice and Maladministration Policy Conflicts of Interest Policy Complaints Procedure

Booking Page for all Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Screenings 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 11 Best International Shorts Copy of Best International Shorts Best of the Best CFF Awards Screen Stars Student Shorts Best of the West SW Regional Shorts 20 Under 25 Best Cornish Shorts Experimental Videos 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 DAIRY & TICKETS 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

Events | Mor Media Charity | Encouraging Creativity and Culture to Thrive in the Digital Arts through events, education, community and industry projects. Community Our community projects in Cornwall work with hard to reach groups who face social, cultural or economic exclusion from the richness of media culture with a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of communities. Mi Mor We are contracted by community organisations, councils and private organisations to run one-off screenings & monthly film clubs; from securing licences to marketing, we are here to help! Thanks to the Sedel-Collings Fund distributed through the Cornwall Community Foundation for making this happen Kernewek Fylm An opportunity to bring Cornish filmmakers and audiences together to screen independent work make by filmmakers addressing a wide range of cultural, political, and social issues made in the Cornish Language. Animation Projects From the annual animation festival at the Museum of Cornish Life in Helston during February half-term, to exhibitions, stop-motion workshops, short films, and screenings, we proudly celebrate all things animation! Short Film compertition Championing short films We celebrate and showcase the best Local, National and international short filmmaking and discover the most innovative and adventurous talents. Screening programmes, awards, expert judges and prizes. Learn More OtherRealms XR, VR & AR Programmes Experience storytelling like never before with immersive moving images through Experiential, Augmented, and Virtual Reality. We bring cutting-edge creators and their visionary work from around the globe to audiences right here in Cornwall. Learn More Intersection Art, Ideas, and Experience DIY pop-up events , interdisciplinary Exploration of Art, Ideas, and Experience through Lens-Based Media. From non-narrative to artist-moving images and installations, it all happens here. Learn More Our Funders

Our industry programmes enhance career prospects, support professional and personal development, and deepen understanding of the media Industry. GET INTO THE MEDIA INDUSTRY Our industry programmes enhance career prospects, support professional and personal development, and deepen understanding of the media Industry. With our wide-reaching networking events, interviews, and masterclasses with industry professionals at a variety of levels and roles, we let you see behind the scenes and learn from the experts. We're dedicated to helping you take the next steps in your media career! NETWORKING THE KEY TO THE FILM INDUSTRY Regular, informal events where creative industry professionals from all career levels have the opportunity to chat with one another. Networking with a drink and a snack! MASTERCLASS LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS Our new online programme will enable you to gain knowledge and skills in a highly practical learning environment. Here you can engage in immersive workshops guided by our industry experts. TALKS & INTERVIEWS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS Listen in to industry professionals who work behind the scenes to bring you magic on screen. Free and accessible to everyone - join in live or catch our recordings on Facebook or our Youtube Channel. Hear industry members stories and improve your knowledge. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAREER STAGE Four Es' - entry, early, experienced and expert. ScreenSkills has developed a handy guide to understanding the stage you're at in your career ENTRY If you are entering the screen industries, the 'entry' career stage might be the one for you Education history: I might have left full-time education within the last two years. Career: I'm still working that out, but I've definitely decided the screen industries are for me. Professional engagements: I am working towards my first couple of professional production credits or full-time employed roles in the screen industries. Budgetary responsibility: I am not expected to manage budgets or spend money on behalf of the production or company. Team management: I do not manage anyone other than myself. EARLY 'Early' is the career stage best suited for you if you are establishing your career. Education history: I might have left full-time education more than two years ago. Career: I have a sense of which job role or department I want to work in but as yet I might not be working regularly within it. Professional engagements: I have two or more professional production credits and/or have been employed in an industry-recognised role on two or more occasions. Budgetary responsibility: I have very minor budgeting responsibility, often restricted to petty cash or acquiring quotes for goods and services. Team management: I manage myself and sometimes others also at my level. EXPERIENCED Education history: I left full-time education more than five years ago. Career: I've chosen my job role or department and I am regularly working in it. Professional engagements: I have a number of professional production credits in my current role or I am transferring in with advanced skills from another sector. I have been working in my chosen industry-recognised role for a number of years full-time. Budgetary responsibility: I might expect to be in control of my budget, reporting to a more senior member of the production or company. Team management: I might be responsible in my department for overseeing entry-and early-stage career colleagues working with me. EXPERT If your professional credits go beyond the career stages above and you are acknowledged as an expert Education history: It has been 10 years or more since I was in full-time education. Career: I have chosen my specific job role or department and I am now acknowledged as being an expert in my chosen field. Professional engagements: I have built up a portfolio of professional credits. I am highly regarded in my field and consistently work in advanced positions within my specialisation. Budgetary responsibility: I might be in control of my departmental budget, which could have many categories. I might be aware of other departments/overall budgeting strategy and report directly into the most senior member of finance. Team management: I am responsible in my department for overseeing entry-and early-stage career colleagues working with me. Interview with Lizzy Talbot | Intimacy Coordinator Catch up with our LIVE interview with Lizzy Talbot Intimacy Coordinator for TV & Film. Find out what the role includes and how you too can become an intimacy Coordinator. Megan Tremethick | Actor We caught up with actor Megan Tremethick to talk shorts, features, and CFF! Interview with Sylvia Parker | Script Supervisor Catch up on our Interview with Sylvia Parker, Script Supervisor for some of the biggest film out there! Including the upcoming James Bond film No Time to Die. Interview with Nigel Cole | Director Catch up on our Interview with Director Nigel Cole (Doc Martin, Saving Grace, Made in Dagenham, Calendar Girls) which was first streamed live on Facebook as part of our Director series. WATCH MORE HERE CHECK OUT OUR INDUSTRY EXPERTS COMMISIONS Our partnership work Throughout the year, we work in partnership with organisation & companies to commission media work. This can range from supporting the interview process, advertising & signposting to full budget commsions. WORKING WITH US Gain industry experience. We offer lots of opportunities to help people get experience. There is always plenty to be done so check our work with us page for open calls and follow us on social media. We are a small and friendly team that supports a volunteer team of 65 people, 4-10 interns per, to work as an intern for Mor Media you need to be proactive, creative and highly motivated. We have an Advisory board of industry professionals and a Trustee board. Often our team is made up of people that have come through our volunteer, intern, and freelance projects into full employment. Learn More

FAQ's & Access We've compiled answers to some commonly asked questions about Cornwall Film Festival below. We also know that some people may have more specific questions, so don't be afraid to ask. Frequently asked questions How do I use my ticket? How much do tickets cost and which one should I get? Do you have any offers and discounts available? What is Pay what you can? Can I get a festival pass ? Can I book in person? What happens if I lose my tickets? Could you send me a brochure? Do you ask for proof of income for Pay What You Want tickets? Where does the festival take place? Will you be putting social distancing measures in place inside the theatre ? Where is the best place to sit? I am disabled and require a companion to attend the theatre, what is your Access policy and how do I book?" What is your screening policy? What are your return and refund policies Do you have any offers and discounts available? I am disabled and require a companion to attend the theatre, what is your Access policy and how do I book?" I have a specific accessibility query. Access FAQ's Frequently asked questions Tickets Venue Screenings Returns & Refunds Discounts Accessibility How do I use my ticket? E-tickets will be sent out on confirmation of your booking. Please keep your email confirmation as proof of booking, you can show the E-ticket, QR code. You don't need to print your ticket - let's support low waste! How much do tickets cost and which one should I get? Do you have any offers and discounts available? What is Pay what you can? Can I get a festival pass ? Can I book in person? What happens if I lose my tickets? Could you send me a brochure? Do you ask for proof of income for Pay What You Want tickets? Everyone is welcome for an inclusive, relaxed afternoon screening of short experimental films from emerging film-makers based in Cornwall, offering us a glimpse into the artist’s filmmaking process. Working in animation, phytography and 360 video - expect lobsters, techno stones, moss and more! This screening will be conversational with the opportunity for artists to share their ideas for developing work and for audience questions. Experimental Shorts: A New Lens Saturday, November 30, 2024 2:00 PM GMT Kresen Kernow, Redruth Register Ask Frequently asked questions How do I use my ticket? How much do tickets cost and which one should I get? Do you have any offers and discounts available? What is Pay what you can? Can I get a festival pass ? Can I book in person? What happens if I lose my tickets? Could you send me a brochure? Do you ask for proof of income for Pay What You Want tickets? Where does the festival take place? Will you be putting social distancing measures in place inside the theatre ? Where is the best place to sit? I am disabled and require a companion to attend the theatre, what is your Access policy and how do I book?" What is your screening policy? What are your return and refund policies Do you have any offers and discounts available? I am disabled and require a companion to attend the theatre, what is your Access policy and how do I book?" I have a specific accessibility query. Access Accessible Screenings Paris, Texas Dir Wim Wenders Sun Nov 24, 2024 1:30 PM @ The Poly (RS) Everyone is welcome to these screenings, but we have made them especially suitable to those who find standard screenings overwhelming such as autistic people, those with Dementia, those with sensory issues. We will make the following adjustments: The house lights are left on low and the sound turned down a little. There are no pre-feature adverts or trailers and the film starts at the time advertised. During the film, you can use non distracting aids such as personal devices, ear defenders, fidget spinners and chewable jewellery etc. Tickets When the Light Breaks Mon Nov 18, 2024 5:00 PM @ The Poly (CS) Subtitled screenings that display the dialogue as well as additional auditory information on the screen as marked as captioned subtitled screenings Live captions will display spoken dialogue in real-time. will be added to any Facebook Live interviews & events with closed captions and a downloadable text file will be added after the event. When the Light Breaks No Other Land No Other Land Sat Nov 23, 2024 12:15 PM @ The Poly (CS) FAQ's Frequently asked questions Tickets Venue Screenings Returns & Refunds Discounts Accessibility How do I use my ticket? E-tickets will be sent out on confirmation of your booking. Please keep your email confirmation as proof of booking, you can show the E-ticket, QR code. You don't need to print your ticket - let's support low waste! 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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 11 Best International Shorts Copy of Best International Shorts Best of the Best CFF Awards Screen Stars Student Shorts Best of the West SW Regional Shorts 20 Under 25 Best Cornish Shorts Experimental Videos 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. 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Mor Media Charity sets up and runs community film clubs across Cornwall TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM Melodrama in film has long been associated with women – the rare storytelling mode concerned with their inner lives and everyday struggles. ‘Women’s pictures’ employed melodrama to express longing, rage and desire in characters facing motherhood, infidelity, sexual abuse and scandal. Too Much will celebrate the female stars of melodrama who have drawn audiences to the cinema in their millions. At Cornwall Film Festival 2025, we are exploring a season of women’s experiences in this BFI-supported UK-wide season. BRIEF ENCOUNTERS 12:00 | SUNDAY 23.11.25 | THE POLY Dir. David Lean | 1945 | 1h 26 mins | UK | Drama, Melodrama | Certificate PG After a chance meeting on a train platform, a married doctor (Trevor Howard) and a suburban housewife (Celia Johnson) begin a muted but passionate, and ultimately doomed, love affair. With its evocatively fog-enshrouded setting, swooning Rachmaninoff score, and pair of remarkable performances (Johnson was nominated for an Oscar), this film, directed by David Lean and based on Noël Coward’s play Still Life deftly explores the thrill, pain, and tenderness of an illicit romance, and has influenced many a cinematic brief encounter since its release. Book Now VOLVER 7:30 PM | TUESDAY 9.12.25 | THE SAVOY PENZANCE Dir Pedro Almodóvar | 2006 | 2 hrs | Spain | Drama (Spanish Subtitles) | Certificate 15 Ghosts haunt the colourful streets and vibrantly cluttered homes of Almodóvar’s maternal melodrama, which finds three generations of women greeting hardship and challenge with boundless vitality. In the face of death, illness, sexual abuse and natural disasters, a sisterhood of resilience and determination emerges. With a light directorial touch and the luminous performances that have come to be expected of his regular collaborators, this ranks as one of the filmmaker’s most mature works. Starting by Penelope Cruz Book Now 16 days of activism The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that runs from November 25th to December 10th, aiming to eliminate violence against women and girls. It begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on Human Rights Day, linking these two important causes. Read More 8 Essential Melodramas Read our picks of melodrama films - from classic to modern - that deserve your attention. Delivered in partnership with the BFI, FAN the new UK-wide season – Too Much: Melodrama on Film - where audiences are invited to follow their emotions and get swept away by the big screen experience.

Our creative workshops offer plenty of exciting opportunities for you to get involved in. We offer flexible prices to suit your budget. Our programme is focused on creativity for health and well-being. Find your voice with Mor Media. Creative Education and Training We offer a range of creative digital media courses and workshops to schools, third-sector organisations, businesses to businesses, homeschool groups, and individuals. Current Workshops Working with VCSE Learning Academy we can offer funding for third sector organisations to enhance training opportunities for staff and volunteers. To see the VSF Cornwall funding offer for third sector organisations go to - https://cornwallvsf.org/supporting/training/ Or go to our Business to Business page to book the courses with us. From Clips to Content : Editing short videos for social media and online use. This session will go through the basics of using the free editing tool CapCut to put together video and stills for social media posts. Using your phone, tablet or laptop we will use this free downloadable software to edit short videos for social media and online use. We will discuss how to capture the best clips using your phone and then go through how to edit your footage and add text, graphics, sound and music to produce a finished video clip or short content for your online audience. Creating eye catching designs using online design tools in Canva. Canva is an online graphic design tool that uses templates and design ideas to help you make social media posts, flyers, posters and pamphlets. It can be shared by your organization and several people can work on the same project. It is a quick way to produce professional looking graphic content and this half day session will guide you through the basics of how to use it. In this session you will cover – using graphic elements to appeal to your audience/community, planning your posts, setting up brand kits on Canva, using Canva’s templates for different platforms, adding your images and video to your posts. Smarter Communication for Charities, Community groups and Volunteers - Saving Time with ChatGPT In this session you will discover how ChatGPT can help you quickly draft emails, newsletters, and messages for your group — saving time and effort. No tech skills needed, just practical tips and easy tools to support your communication. Through live demos and hands-on practice, you'll discover simple ways this free tool can help you write faster, sound clearer, and communicate more effectively with members and volunteers. Whether you're writing thank-yous, reminders, or monthly updates, you'll leave with practical prompts, example templates, and confidence to get started. Canva Clinics: tailored support workshops for your individual needs. Canva is an online graphic design tool that uses templates and design ideas to help you make social media posts, newsletters, flyers, presentations and posters. It can be shared by your organization and several people can work on the same project. It is a quick way to produce professional looking graphic content. This session is for anyone using Canva who would like some advice or help to use this tool. Join us to discuss any issues you have been having and we will try to help you achieve your goals. N.B. This is not an introduction to Canva, we run separate session for this purpose. 1-2-1 sessions: Customised support for effective media communications. Do you have specific digital skills needs that we can help with, would you find an online one to one useful to discuss your creative digital requirements for social media, marketing or client communication? We are happy to offer advice, training or support to individuals or small groups from a specific organisation online (or in person if this is more useful). Third sector & Business 2 business We work with third-sector organisations, run Business to Business workshops, offer individuals skills audit an mentoring. Gain the lifelong skills and accredited qualifications that are changing lives for the better. WHY TRAIN WITH US? Professional development training Accredited training up to Level 4 Modula units and Specialised bespoke course development Qualified and experienced Tutors We work Primary, Secondary & Colleges Building Tomorrow's Storytellers Mor Media Charity Champions Creative Media Education across School and College Communities, at the heart of children and young people's education, helping to support their academic, cultural, creative and social development. WHY TRAIN WITH US? Recognised certified and formally accredited training through OCN London Mix & match modules to suit your needs Interactive and fun ways to learn Enhanced curricular attainment Industry links, signposting & creative next-gen pipe line Digital Badges Our partners Testimonials Immensely enjoyable, revealing, inspiring and uplifting Simone Woods It was relaxed, fun, so informative and there was no pressure to be anything other than yourself... I can't wait for the next one! Jeanette Davis It was a brilliant experience all round. Big thanks to the organisers. Excellent! James Smith Really empowering positive experience that was very engaging and well run. An encouraging nurturing and supportive environment was created Antoinette McLean Have Some Questions about the training ? Contact Sue