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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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Improve your knowledge and skillset. Kickstart your career in the creative industry! M 1 Volunteers Make a difference by volunteering with us and supporting meaningful projects in your community About Volunteering with us offers the chance to get involved in exciting projects year-round, from supporting our annual film festival and live events to contributing to community initiatives and education programmes. Whether helping with production, events, marketing, or outreach, volunteers play a vital role in bringing our creative projects to life while gaining valuable experience and making a difference in the community. Volunteering can take many forms and includes opportunities in the following areas: Digital Content Creator - Social media content & management Events - being onsite, setting up exhibitions & events, people management Office & Administration - forms, sheets/ excel, emailing, publicity Communications - journalism/writing, reviews, research Creative - Motion graphics, graphic design, creative video content Fundraising - making cakes, organising collections or events, writting letters, making applications Education - helping with workshops, teaching, learning, higher-level exp. curriculum Apply Now Cornwall Film Festival Apply Now In November, audiences gather for the acclaimed Cornwall Film Festival, and we have some specific roles for this event that showcase cutting-edge technology, creativity, and imagination. The programme features red carpet premieres, gala events, standout narrative and documentary competitions, and bold after-dark features. With innovative short films across local, national, and international talent, the festival celebrates storytelling in all its forms. We’re seeking exceptional individuals to join our team, play a key role in producing the festival, and contribute to wider events. Time Commitment We will hold a general team meeting on a Monday morning at 11am, with notes and action points that you can catch up on in slack. Venue training (2 hrs date tbc) in the runup to the festival. Each role has different time commitments but is highly flexible and designed to fit around your studies and life! Benefits In return for your support, you will receive some festival merch and tickets to the festival (when you are not on shift). An open reference (if required) and credit for your work. An opportunity to develop a network of people with a shared passion for the media industry and be invited to our M2 & M3 programme and opportunities. Film Festival Volunteer Coordinator Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 3 x 6 hour shifts over festival (November) quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role As a volunteer coordinator, great communication and organisation skills are essential for this role, you will love spreadsheets and organising people's shifts & handling data. Your duties will include the organisation and management of the evaluation and reporting of the festival. You will be required to collate the data and load it onto a project log, be responsible for encouraging and motivating others, you will be venue-based during the festival. Film Festival Production Crew Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 3 x 6-hour shifts over the festival weekend (November) quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role Over the festival month, you will be working alongside one of our festival producers to shoot a range of footage including; interviews; piece to camera; cutaways and vox pops. You will work independently and have the highest level of professionalism. You will be representing the festival in this role and be working alongside Directors, board members, volunteers and the general public. Kit required - Access to recording equipment:Video Tripod: Handheld rig (shoulder rig/camera cage etc) Preferable: C100 or similar camera system with external xlr/3.5 mic We would ideally cut this for release but if not possible, in a file format ready for edit (Not in camera formats I.e .MXF) Film Festival Photography Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role, + expenses Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 3 x 6 hour shifts over festival, quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings Opening Date The Role You will be the festival photographer in all aspects of work at the film festival you will assist with everything from administering a shoot, to setting up locations, to working with talent and the creative team. You should be organised, proactive and practical, and anticipate the needs of the team. You must have good communication skills, be able to foresee and evaluate potential problems, and deal with them calmly. You need to be working with people of all ages and should understand consent. Being skilled in image-manipulation and image software working with the festival social media team, with good office skills, paying close attention to detail would be an advantage, as would having your own digital camera. Film Festival Stewarding Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 3 x 5 hour shifts over festival month quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role This is the entry-level position if you have never worked at an event before! As a Steward, you will join the festival team in delivering the festival weekend at The Poly, Falmouth in November and outreach community events throughout November. You are the front line of our flagship event and will be an important part of the team. Your role is to make customers feel welcome and enjoy their experience of the festival. You will help make sure the screenings of films progress in a smooth and timely manner, help audiences to the right screen and their seats. You will need to attend a volunteer briefing and training sessions in November. Speak to festival attendees, both public and professional, getting their feedback and conducting surveys - excellent record-keeping is essential for this. You will also be required to collate data and load it onto a project log. You will be responsible for motivating other volunteers to assist you. You will be venue-based during the festival. Film Festival Reporter Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 4 hours per week from September, plus the festival month quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings As a Cornwall Film Festival reporter, you will research, write, report on information, conduct interviews with industry professionals, engage in audience research, make online news reports and populate the website. As the festival reporter, you may split your time between working behind the scenes and going out to witness events or interviewing people. You will need excellent communication and writing skills. Good research skills, self-confidence, and the ability to make people feel relaxed, the ability to absorb information quickly, able to write in an appropriate style and have good keyboard and IT skills across a variety of digital platforms. Film Festival Social Media Assistant Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location In venue & remote Commitment 4 hours per week from September, plus the festival weekend (16 - 20th November) quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role We need a creative social media person who understands a range of digital platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, buffer, e-newsletters and Wix websites (desirable). In this role you will create dynamic written, graphics, and video content. Optimise content for search engine optimization (SEO). Create content that promotes audience interaction, increases audience presence before the festival, encourages audience participation, and attendance. You will work as part of a team to develop the larger festival output. You will be able to propose new ideas and concepts for social media content, and coordinate ad campaigns with the social media strategy, organise timelines and schedule content to create a consistent stream of new content for audience interaction. You will work closely with the photography and reporter teams. Film Festival Video Editor Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn, Cornwall or remote Commitment 4 hours per week from September, plus the festival month quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role To produce a 1 min festival trailer from the cleared EPK (electronic press kits) provided by distributors. Including dynamic graphics that align with the brand and key sponsors' logos. Produce I-dents and stingers for the film titles. Manage all the film trailers for our platforms, primarily YouTube channel, consulting the film schedule and creating playlists, gathering enhanced information (directors interviews) and communicating the festival location of screening, date, time and ticket links Film Festival Marketing/Communications Assistant Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall + remotely Commitment 4 hours per week from September, plus the festival month quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role We are seeking a personable and organised Marketing/Communications Assistant to support the smooth running of the festival. You will coordinate talent schedules, liaise with filmmakers and press, collaborate with the venue and festival team, and assist with creating and managing marketing materials. The role requires excellent communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to handle tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the film industry and contribute to a leading festival’s success.

Mor Media Charity sets up and runs community film clubs across Cornwall Film Club We are working with Into Bodmin to create a new community film club. Bringing the best cinema to your local venue ! Polite Society Friday Feb 21st | 7.30 pm The Old Library, Bodmin, PL31 2JX Polite Society | Dir Nida Manzoor | 1h 43m | Certificate 12 In a merry mash-up of sisterly affection, parental disappointment and bold action, award-winning comedy Polite Society follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood. Learn More Smoke Sauna Sisterhood Friday March 21st | 7.30 pm The Old Library, Bodmin, PL31 2JX Smoke Sauna Sisterhood | Dir Anna Hints | 1h 29m | Certificate 15 Award-winning, powerful and insightful documentary centres around a group of women sharing their innermost secrets and intimate experiences inside an Estonian smoke sauna. Cleansing their bodies and baring their souls, they embrace the healing power of sisterhood. Learn More Past Lives Friday April 18th | 7.30 pm The Old Library, Bodmin, PL31 2JX Past Lives Dir Celine Song | 1h 46m | Certificate 12 (Korean, English) Two deeply connected childhood friends are separated after Nora’s family emigrates. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Starring: Greta Lee, John Magaro, Teo Yoo Learn More Cornwall My Home Friday May 16th | 7.30 pm The Old Library, Bodmin, PL31 2JX Cornwall My Home | various | 1h 30 mins | Certificate 15 Cornwall My Home is a collection of beautiful short films celebrating the unique spirit, culture, and landscapes of Cornwall. Through diverse voices and stories, these films all explore what makes Cornwall a place of deep connection, from its natural beauty and historic traditions to the personal experiences of its residents. Each film captures a different facet of life in Cornwall, highlighting themes of identity, belonging, and the intimate relationship between people and place. Experience a cinematic journey that embodies the heart of Cornwall and its enduring sense of home. Learn More The Great Escaper Friday June 20th | 7.30 pm The Old Library, Bodmin, PL31 2JX The Great Escaper | Dir Oliver Parker Rating | 1h 37m | Certificate 12A In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in Normandy. A biographical comedy-drama that celebrates enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation. Starring Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson & John Standing Learn More

Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Best of the West Short Film Programme 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 BEST OF THE WEST POLL PRI (CLAY TIP) EDWARD ROWE Following in his dad's footsteps, and his fathers before him, young father-to-be Jori works long shifts hosing clay from the gaping abyss of the pit. But the gap between his wages and the new "affordable" housing in his home village threaten to wash away any dream of supporting his family whilst upholding the traditions of his community. BARE ROOTS ELLEN MCDOUGALL In the depth of winter, an estranged mother and daughter plant a bare root hedge, unearthing the loss and heartbreak they have each buried, and exposing their needs for home, and each other. AN MOR: WHERE THE TIDES SPEAK GUY POTTER, NAHALIA LOREN COUTO Set along the rugged and awe-inspiring Cornish coastline, the film follows a young Zennor-born surfer and wild swimmer as she turns to the ocean and land to navigate a deeply personal crossroads. Shaped by her connection to Cornwall’s raw beauty and the mythical allure of her hometown’s namesake—the Cornish mermaid of Zennor—she reflects on her bond with the sea and faces the dilemma of leaving her coastal home to pursue her dream of becoming an actress in London. NACRE LYDIA JENKINS Set in the 13th century, Fishwife follows Maggie who has been left on the rocks as a sacrifice for a Sea Monster. Maggie appears to be a shy, obedient woman who believes she is performing her duty to her people. As she begs for death on the shore, Maggie confesses why she volunteered herself as a sacrifice. SPARE PART ADA PLAYER AND BRON WAUGH A playful comedy from Bafta-Nominees Ada Player and Bron Waugh about a shy loner who is desperate for attention from her football crazy boyfriend PAPER BAG THIEF ALICE PANERAI A hilariously inept robbery turns deadly when a bartender and a paper-bag-wearing thief find themselves in a ridiculous standoff fuelled by posh wine and platform shoes. CIRCLE HOOK MADDY CORNER Set against the backdrop of a declining fishing industry in Cornwall, Circle Hook follows Samuel and his grandson Vinnie as they wrestle with grief, connection and the pressures of survival. On a day like any other, their bond is tested at sea, leading to an unexpected discovery that offers both hope and a way forward. A tender story of resilience, tradition and the ways we carry our loved ones with us, even after loss. MUDDIED CORDELIA ANGEL CLARKE WOMAN picks herself apart as she reimagines repressed childhood memories of her younger, more curious self and her mother. She longs for touch and connection, yet faces rejection from her relationships as her mothers negative attributes imprint upon her and surface. As she continues to reflect and find self love, she gains a greater understanding of her mother’s parenting and inadvertently becomes the mother she always needed. THE REMOVED REBECCA ROSE Thinking she is alone, a woman desperately searches the woods for a hidden secret. DAVE MUIR - 'ALL OR NOTHING' HUGO PETTIT This is a brief look into the effect of seasonality on mental health. Despite leading the 'perfect life', running a surf school on one of the UK's most perfect beaches, is a seasonal life as enviable as it looks from the outside? BURNOUT MATTHEW HENDRY AND TOLLI MYERS Burnout is a stop-motion short that combines dark, cinematic visuals with unexpected moments of comedy. The film follows a character trapped in a furious cycle of work, as mounting stress begins to unravel him. Born from this inner turmoil, an uncontrollable force emerges, wreaking havoc in its wake. Through a unique blend of pixilation and traditional puppet animation, Burnout explores the suffocating effects of stress, inviting viewers to witness a surreal descent into chaos, where the boundaries between mind and physical reality blur. PEN MARI SION MARSHALL-WATERS In the desperate search for a horse’s skull to lead an ancient folk procession, a man is drawn into the black market for animal body parts. SOUNDS OF OUR LIVES COCO POTTER I'M NOT HERE BENJAMIN JAMES WOOD ENTER NOW 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 STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS