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Cornwall Film Festival 2024 Best Narrative and Non-Narrative Short Films Film Programme 2024 Talks Festival flyer Industry VR & AR Best UK Short Films Nov 22, 2024 2:30 PM @ The Poly Tickets Films from around the globe, screening at this years edition of Cornwall Film Festival Irpinia Directed by Jameisha Prescod Irpinia is the story of black British hope from the perspective of the Windrush generation. At the age of 24, Dudley Porteous boarded a ship called the Irpinia in search of a better life in England, the so-called mother country. Now 86 years old, Dudley reflects on his exciting journey to sea and the harsh reality that lay ahead. What We Wished We Could Be Directed by Luke Shelley Based on a true story. Two interwoven moments in the relationship of a couple affected by the contaminated blood scandal, revealing their sacrifices, their love, and the things they never felt safe to say. That Night by Emma Miranda Moore Nat, a young writer, reflects on a chaotic London evening spent catching up with his friend Harry. Replaying the night’s events from memories real and imagined, Nat tries to find a logic in Harry’s behaviour and in what happened afterwards. KEEP Directed by Lewis Rose Gordon, the former keeper of a lighthouse now turned into a museum, is desperate for someone to help him maintain the site. When Musa, an Afghan refugee, comes knocking on his door, Gordon finally finds the helper he has been waiting for. The two men become friends, confronting their respective cultures and pasts with humour and kindness. Turn Up The Bass Directed by Ted Evans 'Turn Up The Bass' tells the remarkable and little-known story of Troi Lee, aka DJ Chinaman, the unstoppable force behind the UK's deaf music and rave scene. Essex Girls Directed by Yero Timi-Biu Navigating adolescence in Benfleet, Essex hasn't been straightforward for British-Nigerian Bisola. She's done her best to fit in, but even her two best friends Charlie & Saffron, who love her to bits, seem to be understanding her less and less recently. However, after an incident at her high school shunts her into the orbit of the only other Black girl in her year - the gorgeous, irrepressible Ashlee, who is everything Bisola wishes she could be - Bisola is plunged into a journey of discovering a whole new side of herself. Muna Directed by Warda Mohamed British-Somali teen Muna (Kosar Ali) is desperate to go on the school trip - to have fun with her mates, escape the monotony of her household and, of course, provide the greatest playlist of all time (!!). But her parents aren't so sure.

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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.

The best experimental short film-makers from Cornwall Film Festival. < Programme Best Experimental Videos Various The best of experimental film! The longlist of experimental short-film entries at this year's festival. The winner in this section is invited to Best of the Best Screening on Saturday 19th November at 10am at The Poly Falmouth during the Film Festival the great dog, Pan Toby Parker Rees 9m 29 sec | UK A film about rewilding yourself and living with things – panic and animals in particular. An anxious woman must explain the strange and possibly Faustian relationship she has with her therapy dog. Shot in two continuous long takes, with cuts between angles dictated by which lens the performer looks into. Featuring cameraless 16mm hand-processed in a foraged elderberry developer (panpipes were traditionally made with hollow elder twigs). The 7 Rituals of Hesitance and Fortitude Devised and Performed by Melanie Young & Caroline Sabanche Filmed by Gil Ratcliffe 19m 50 | UK An atmospheric journey of The Splendid Sisters as they navigate the mysterious journey through grief to resolution. Twirl Tony Hill 1m 12 | UK A woman walks and starts to turn. She continues to turn in different places as we follow, impossibly locked on to her body. Finally floating above her as she turns and walks away. Pirates Booty Ellen Morrow 4m 17 | UK Experimental film of a surf mission on the north coast of Cornwall These Shoes Gavin Nicol & Fred Williams 1m 50 | UK A refugee's journey to find a better place. Created by two St.Ives-born artists as a fund-raiser for NGOs supporting refugees in Northern France, following time spent on the front line. Donsya Mordros Bunny Marie Ladd 7m 28 | UK The film abstractly reflects my folktale; 'Donsya Mordros' that begins as a story where sea foam crawls over itself to the shoreline and as the night is introduced it bursts and bubbles in a spectacle until the whole shoreline is bordered by ‘Geys’, the Cornish language word for ‘Jesters’ and perform Guize (deriving from Cornish language word ‘Geys’) dancing to celebrate the Mordros, a Cornish term meaning the 'sound of the sea.' in the spirit of pre-enlightenment narrative, I wanted to create an almost climactic, operatic, Fiesta of Cornwall that could work as both, an intimate relationship with the viewer and their own mind but also as a tale that creates a shared appreciation within a community, for the community. It was important to represent the encompassing lineage of the Cornish character alongside the staggering, natural beauty that gives Cornwall the sense of other; that means it has the unique heritage of folklore, recording our home and our people. Donsya Mordros is my contribution. Fin. Justė Rutkauskaitė 13m 36 | UK An experimental documentary based on the question: what would one do in the last 24 hours before the end of the world? As a group of contributors try to confront the thought of absolute finality through a set of interviews, their answers come alive as intersecting vignettes. Six unlikely characters contemplate their own individual end. Behind the Roads Frankie Lewis 4m 49 | UK A Queer, Magical Realist Coming-of-Age Drama set against the wild landscapes of the Cornish Riviera. A rigid yet ambitious Creative Writing student must take the love she discovers in one of her characters and turn it to her dysfunctional parents in order to end her dry spell, cure her depression and meet her university deadlines. Optician's Daughter Linda Ward 4m 21 | UK Optician's Daughter is an exploration of looking. The camera is used to both reveal and conceal the mysterious layers of light and colour in the filmmaker’s environment, leading all the time, moment by moment to a sense of visual meaning. The playful and disturbing music accompaniment underscores a sense of yearning and loss. The daughter looks slowly and illuminates the possibilities which remain wrapped in a sublime tension of being and possibility. Sleep-scavenging from below Bethanie Honey Clayton 7m 29 | UK An artistic combination of stop-motion animation, poetry, and live-action footage gathered from the winter lockdown of 2021. The film touches on non-anthropocentric perspectives as I retreat into my dreams during lockdown, on the edge of a nightmarish realm of climate catastrophe.

The award winners from this year's Cornwall Film Festival! < Programme Cornwall Film Festival Award Winners The award winners from this year's Cornwall Film Festival. The award winners from Cornwall Film Festival short film competition. Local, National and international filmmaking talent, featuring 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. Main Awards NO ENTRY Best Student Short 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. Yummy Mummy Best Short Gabriela Staniszewska 14m 30 | UK Ignored throughout her pregnancy, Lilith senses her identity is being smothered by her burgeoning motherhood. Her anxieties begin to have physical manifestations - then she starts to fall apart - literally. Hunros Jorna Best Regional Short Mickey Smith and Allan Wilson 19m 07 | UK An experimental Cornish language film by Allan Wilson & Mickey Smith. Translated & voiced in Kernewek by Gwenno Saunders. Across two decades a clan of curious misfits illuminated the frost bitten frontiers of North Atlantic salt. A pack of strays with a rare eye for heavy water, a halcyon era of exploration & camaraderie in the cold. From the supernatural alchemy of Kernow to the raw majesty of Eire, ‘HUNROS JORNA’ recalls a lifetime of human hearts bewitched by the endless sea. Murder Tongue Best International Short Ali Sohail Jaura 17m 38 | Pakistan It is May of 1992. The state sanctioned “Operation” has put the city of Karachi at constant unrest. Abdul Aziz Ansari wakes up at night and is informed by his daughter in law, Naseema that his son hasn’t returned home. As a knock on their door later at night summons them to the hospital, what they witness along the way is known today as the most brutal chapter of the city’s history, a sentiment of hatred towards their race, deep rooted beneath the system. KESTAV (Contact) Best Cornish Short Christopher Morris 15m 32 | UK A Cornish speaking alien returns to earth with the mortal remains of a 10th Century pilgrim. The alien comes with a warning, a gift and a proposition. GRZANEK (You Will Be Mine Tonight) Best Music Video Sebastian Juszczyk 5m 10 | Poland What will a man do in the name of desire? „You will be mine tonight” is a metaphysical insight into fascination for a woman, not a mere love story. The song is about desire bordering on insanity starring „the devil”, who hides in every one of us, waiting, whispering and tempting. The pact is made in our minds. But when you finally sign it to get what you want, what price is there to pay for it. What will happen to your soul? The Great Dog, Pan Best South West Experimental Short Toby Parker Rees 9m 29 sec | UK A film about rewilding yourself and living with things – panic and animals in particular. An anxious woman must explain the strange and possibly Faustian relationship she has with her therapy dog. Shot in two continuous long takes, with cuts between angles dictated by which lens the performer looks into. Featuring cameraless 16mm hand-processed in a foraged elderberry developer (panpipes were traditionally made with hollow elder twigs). More Awards The Paranoid Android Screen Stars of Tomorrow Rising Star Award Charlie Wilson 3m 45 | UK Coming soon The Electricity in Me (Ellora Torchia) Best Actor Matt Sheldon 10m 25 | UK Years after giving up her newborn son for adoption, a woman confronts her trauma and memories of the man she calls 'my monster’. All Girls Best Ensemble Performance Anastasia Bruce-Jones 14m 40 | UK Four teenagers head off on a practice walk for an inter-school competition. If they break the record, all their dreams will come true. But none of them are prepared for the consequences of Heather's ruthless ambition. Bugbear Best Cinematography & Best Music Matt Smith 9m | UK As a desperate man tries to raise the money he owes a dangerous criminal, he finds something in the woods that will change him forever The Wanting Best Screenwriting in a Short Alexandros Mattei 17m 59 | UK Adam goes to his estranged father’s wake, avoiding his own estranged daughter’s birthday. There, he meets his step-family for the first time and, getting a different vibe than expected, he wonders whether the old bastard has any more lessons for him. Yummy Mummy Director's Choice Award Gabriela Staniszewska 14m 30 | UK Ignored throughout her pregnancy, Lilith senses her identity is being smothered by her burgeoning motherhood. Her anxieties begin to have physical manifestations - then she starts to fall apart - literally. Murder Tongue New Wave Jury Prize - Best International Short Ali Sohail Jaura 17m 38 | Pakistan It is May of 1992. The state sanctioned “Operation” has put the city of Karachi at constant unrest. Abdul Aziz Ansari wakes up at night and is informed by his daughter in law, Naseema that his son hasn’t returned home. As a knock on their door later at night summons them to the hospital, what they witness along the way is known today as the most brutal chapter of the city’s history, a sentiment of hatred towards their race, deep rooted beneath the system. Aftersun First Feature Charlotte Wells 1h 36 | UK The stunning debut from Scottish writer-director Charlotte Wells, Aftersun juxtaposes a hopeful coming-of-age story with a poignant, intimate family portrait that leaves an indelible impression. Eleven-year-old Sophie (newcomer Frankie Corio) and her father, Calum (BAFTA winner Paul Mescal, Normal People), vacation at a Turkish beach resort in the late 1990s. They swim, play pool, and have fun in each other’s company. As they enjoy their time together, layers of melancholy and mystery ripple through Calum’s behaviour. Twenty years later, the memories take on new meaning as Sophie tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.

What we do | Mor Media Charity | Encouraging Creativity and Culture to Thrive in the Digital Arts through events, education, community and industry projects. What We Do Mor Media is a Charity that brings people together through our community programmes and runs media training & education in Cornwall. Enhances career prospects and deepens understanding with our Industry talks & masterclasses, and innovates with a year-round film programme. Education & Training Delivering high-quality skill-based training to young people and adult learners, we aim to train and inspire content makers to grow in confidence and gain worthwhile transferable skills which can enhance both their professional and personal lives. Through our projects people can: Improve self-esteem and confidence Improve their digital literacy skills Learn practical filmmaking and creative digital skills Actively participate in cultural production Foster resilience (particularly young people) through meaningful participation Learn More Events Our events bring people together and foster connection, engagement and understanding. Developing audience’s understanding of media, not only as a form of entertainment but as a way of engaging in ideas, dialogue and debate about culture & society and the authentic diversity and experiences of modern society. Our Events can: Encourage familial ties and relationships Support cultural diversity and identity Bring communities together Support family learning and engagement Learn More Community Programmes Our 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 our communities. Our Charity can help people: Engage with and gain a greater understanding of their communities Share and tackle the problems of rural isolation Gain a better understanding of their culture, history and way of life Receive encouragement and support to participate in local decision making By contributing to social cohesion, health and well-being By supporting cultural diversity and identity Learn More 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 all levels, in a variety of roles, we let you see behind the scenes and learn from the experts. We are dedicated to helping you take the next steps in your media career. Our projects will help you to: Build clear progression paths into and through creative digital arts Access services for people wanting to take the next steps Gain media and creative industry exposure Develop creative and communication skills, confidence and connections Highlight job opportunities Learn More

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.

In 2023 we are celebrating the 21st edition of the Cornwall Film Festival with an exciting programme of activities and live events. This year's edition of the festival will take place 14-20 November in Falmouth. Film Programme 2024 Featured Community events Shorts films More Talks Festival flyer Industry VR & AR The 2023 Lineup is live! 6-19 November Our festival included a wide lineup of events and screenings sure to appeal to all audiences. Film Screenings Main Programme Features & Docs Short Fil ms Local and global short film. NEW WAVE JURY Meet the class of 2023 Talks & Workshops Our think strand invites you into OtherRealms VR AR and 360 Dome Experience images like never before Pay What You Can Our accessible payment scheme Community events Enjoy more of the festival FAQ's & Access Information about the festival Into Film Free schools screenings This year, Mor Media celebrated the 22nd edition of Cornwall Film Festival. For 11 days in November, audiences of all types & stripes gather for the acclaimed Cornwall Film Festival program. Running concurrently with the OtherRealms exhibits and experiences, attendees can take advantage of the opportunity to connect with a wide array of events, making the Film Festival an unparalleled experience at the forefront of technology, creativity and imagination. Programme is Open The Poly in Falmouth!

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

Here are the award winners from Cornwall Film Festival 2023. About This year, as part of the Cornwall Film Festival, we will bring you 6 programmes of short films! from filmmakers whose short films manifest stylistic boldness, strength of form, and the ambition to use the medium in a way that resists cliché including award winners from the Cornwall Film Festival short-film competition. Short film at Cornwall Film Festival 2023 Innovative and adventurous ideas About Expermental Student Uk Short International Best of West Awards About Awards The 2023 Awards We are delighted to announce the 2023 Award winners in Short Films Best Film - SCALE directed by Joseph Pierce Best Experimental Film - STEINRUNNI(PETRIFIED) by Chris Paul Daniels, Anton Kaldal Ágústsson (Tonik Ensemble) Experimental Runner-Up - [paˈljit͡sj] directed by Ania Mokrzycka Best Cornish Film - ART directed by Ben Kernow Best South West Film - NOT SURGERY HOURS directed by Tia Salisbury Best Student Short Film - YOUR GUARDIAN(Čuvam te) directed by Mimi Vlaovic Student Short Film Runner-Up - FORGOTTEN FORESTS directed by Robyn Dean Best Screen Stars of Tomorrow - BELLOTA directed by Rosie Moore Screen Stars of Tomorrow Runner-Up - THE RIFT directed by Tom Allen-Jeffrey Best Actor - Anastasia Hille in ROSES Best Ensemble Performance - ROSES directed by Coral Knights Best Cinematography - MÅNGATA - DOP : Carola Rodríguez Sanchez Best Screenwritting - YOUR GUARDIAN(Čuvam te) written by Mimi Vlaovic Best Music - SCALE directed by Joseph Pierce NEW WAVE JURY WINNER - ANU directed by Pulkit Arora NEW WAVE JURY RUNNER-UP - TOMATO KITCHEN directed by Junyi Xiao NEW WAVE JURY SPECIAL MENTION - A FENCE IS A FENCE BUT THE CLOUDS MOVE FREELY directed by Curtis Miller Expermental film Experimental Film Weekender Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 11 am - 5 pm Venue - CMR Project Space, Redruth. Dive into a whirlwind of creativity and innovation as filmmakers push the boundaries of storytelling, visuals, and sound. Immerse yourself in a world of thought-provoking narratives, breathtaking visuals, and cutting-edge techniques, all in one weekend.Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the future of filmmaking at the heart of Cornwall's artistic scene. A packed weekend of screenings, pop up cinema and open studio door & talks Info student Selected Student Films 2023 THREAD TENSION Directed by Ruby Mastrodimos Frequency Directed by Zsófia Bujáki Your Guardian (Čuvam te) Directed by Mimi Vlaovic Lullaby for the Lost Directed by Tom Potter Forgotten Forests Directed by Robyn Dean Yuta Directed by Matheus Malburg Waiting For Kalki Directed by Nimay Goswami Bellota Directed by Rosie Moore The Rift Directed by Tom Allen-Jeffrey Showcase of Student Shorts 2023 15 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT The Poly, Falmouth Details UK short Selected Best UK Short Films 2023 I am Kanaka Directed by Genevieve Sulway Firefly Directed by Anne-Marie Scragg The Virtual Llama Directed by Tom Cozens SCALE Directed by Joseph Pierce Nearly Never Directed by Peter Franklyn Banks The Ride Directed by Tara Aghdashloo Safe Space Directed by Isabel Songer Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice! Directed by Anoushka Agarwal Best UK short film screening 2023 15 Nov 2023, 15:30 GMT The Poly, Falmouth Details Selected International Short Films 2023 International Neo-Dome Directed by Bonnie Discepolo House of Whoreship Directed by Holly Laura Bates 5 A.M. Directed by Matthew Berberi MÅNGATA Directed by Maja Costa Anu Directed by Pulkit Arora Tomato Kitchen Directed by Junyi Xiao Morrow Directed by Vladislav Kalensky a fence is a fence but the clouds move freely Directed by Curtis Miller PLSTC Directed by Laen Sanches Wrought Directed by Joel Penner Best International Narrative and non-narrative shorts 2023 15 Nov 2023, 17:45 GMT The Poly, Falmouth Details Selected Cornish & South West Short Films 2023 Croak Directed by Dom Lee Microwave Directed by Anastasia Bruce-Jones PEST Directed by Zoe Ferrier Colours in the Air Directed by Louise Brett Art Directed by Ben Kernow Not Surgery Hours Directed by Tia Salisbury We're Still Here Directed by Tom Kirkman Roses Directed by Coral Knights To Feel Alive: Triathlete Directed by James Stuart SLOW BURN Directed by Tommy Gillard The Weight Directed by Susan Lay Of Sadness and Deceit Directed by Nigel Billing Appearance Directed by Adam Drake For Good Or Ill, Rain Shall Come Directed by Madelaine Moore Best of the West Best of the West 2023 15 Nov 2023, 20:00 GMT The Poly, Falmouth Details Tides of Connection : A Cornwall Waterways Odyssey 19 Nov 2023, 19:30 – 21:30 GMT The Poly, Falmouth, 24 Church St, Falmouth TR11 3EG, UK Details

The best short films from our home, Cornwall! < Programme Best Cornish Shorts Various The best films from our home, Cornwall! The longlist selected best of Cornish independent short filmmakers from Cornwall Film Festival short film competition. The winner in this section is invited to Best of the Best Screening on Saturday 19th November at 10am at The Poly Falmouth during the Film Festival CONTACT (KESTAV) Christopher James Morris 15m 32 | UK A Cornish speaking alien returns to earth with the mortal remains of a 10th Century pilgrim. The alien comes with a warning, a gift and a proposition. Fleas Elizabeth Huntzinger 12m 04 | UK Adam walks into a sleepy Sunday morning church service, where he does not feel welcome. With the weight of original sin on his shoulders, he attempts to ask forgiveness from God. A fruitless task when he is struggling to forgive himself. Lethytep: A Cornish Wildlife Haven Gemma Gilbert 10m 21 | UK A documentary showcasing the tremendous efforts of Philip & Faith Hambly in transforming 52 acres of intensively farmed land into a secluded wildlife haven. Lethytep is a sanctuary for many native plant, insect, bird and mammal species. Sensibility Ben Kernow 14m 02 | UK The Howard's find themselves on the outskirts of London Society, however the unexpected arrival of a young eligible bachelor, and a Duke at that, offers the promises of a lifetime. The only thing standing in their way are themselves. Lady Howard must do battle with her cohort of un-married children if she is to stand any hope of capitalising on this once a season opportunity of bolstering the families standing within society. Lonely Christmas Day Denise Harrison 5m 30 | UK A short, dark animation about curveballs and consequences, this is a film written to accompany the soon to be released Charity Christmas Single "Lonely Christmas Day" A Village with a View Joseph Inman 19m 59 | UK In wartime Britain, a Lord permitted unused land on Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula to be built on. Tiny chalets appeared, each as individual as its owner, and the community of Freathy came to life. In 2016, with Cornwall’s tourism industry booming, the Lord’s estate announced that they own everything the residents have built over generations. The community were offered the chance to buy their own homes at an extortionate price – most were unable to pay. A ticking time bomb of eviction begins. Awakening from Silence Alex Falconer 9m 19 | UK A woman’s consciousness sparks into life, revealing the real nature of her existence, one she can no longer ignore. (Tebel Venyn) Terrible Woman Izzy Wilkinson 6m 58 | UK A short dark storytelling piece about isolation and obsession. Our story is told from the perspective of Eva, a young woman left behind in her sleepy coastal village by the death of her best friend, Cassandra. Still reeling from the sudden tragedy, Eva discovers something dark residing in the waters that surround her community, after forming an abnormal affinity with the creature Eva then begins to blur the line between good and evil. Mab Hudel Edward Rowe 11m 41 | UK Enys is a young man who lives and works on a farm with his widowed mother and his grandmother. Like his dead father, Enys is an exceptional rugby player and leads his team to the final of The Cornwall Cup. Not only does Enys have the pressure of filling his dad's boots both on the farm and the rugby field, he is wrestling with a new relationship he is desperate to keep a secret.