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Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Best Narrative and Non-Narrative Student Short Films 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 FRESH SHORTS SOVIET FANTASIA DIRECTOR Penn Bálint A surreal exploration of queer identity in the face of immigration, following teenager Hajnal as they grapple with the demands of leaving behind their post-Soviet country in favour of a new life in England. THE BEGINNING OF IDENTIFICATION, AND ITS END DIRECTOR Philipp Gufler Philipp Gufler’s short film is made up of a performance by the artist and film scenes of archive material relating to queer and transgender content. Divided across two sides, in the 19-minute piece we witness explicit, low-threshold expressions of sexuality that breaks with the norm. BARK. DIRECTOR Caoimhe M. Harley As a young woman walks home alone one night, a chance encounter with a missing dog incites the reclamation of her body and self — as she learns to bite as tough as her bark. HI MOM, IT'S ME, LOU LOU DIRECTOR Atakan Yılmaz Hakkı, a university student earning his keep through Drag Queen performances in Istanbul, is jolted by the news of his mother's passing. Concealing his sexual orientation from all but his late mother, he returns to the family home after three years, confronting the weighty expectations of being the only male offspring. EVERYTHING YOU WANT DIRECTOR Mariana Machado “Magic is people, illusionism is what traps them.” LIMP DIRECTOR Harry Faint During PE at a Cornish Secondary School, the new kid tries his best to hide who he is to fit in. HEARTWARE DIRECTOR Leander Behal After his colleague self-destructs by eating ice cream, android Clu tries to process his emotions. JOE DIRECTOR Tom Brittney Hiding in an empty house on the Norfolk coast, a tormented young man is hunted by a relentless enemy and haunted by the ghost of a lost love. As the voice of a river and the presence of a dead whale pull him deeper into his memories, he must confront a path leading to his inescapable fate. CARCLEW DIRECTOR Seth Harrison Martha is searching for her lost dog in the dark countryside of Cornwall. She stumbles upon an isolated farmhouse, where two strange and cryptic men reside. As the night unfolds, Martha uncovers their disturbing secret — and must escape before she becomes their next victim. SHORTS ENTER 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

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! We're Recruiting Trustees! Mor Media Charity is looking for new trustees to join our Board. If you’re passionate about film, media, and the power of creativity to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.We welcome individuals from all backgrounds — especially those with experience in charity governance, finance, education, creative industries or community work. You don’t need previous board experience, just a commitment to our mission and a willingness to get involved.Help us shape the future of inclusive, community-led media in Cornwall and beyond. 📩 To find out more or register your interest here > DEADLINE SUNDAY 31st August Volunteer Make a difference by volunteering with us and supporting meaningful projects in your community Learn more about the M1 programme > Internships Gain hands-on experience and grow your skills by interning for 3-6 months with our team 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 Coming soon ! The M3 programme 🎬 Calling All Filmmakers! 🎬 Your Short Film Belongs at CFF 2025 The Cornwall Film Festival is open for entries from across the globe. 12 Categories from local to International. Enter the competition now! We are looking for bold, innovative, and genuine stories! Our festival is not only a way to show established filmmakers' work, but also to give visibility to those who are emerging. Our previous expert judges have included Die Hexen (You are Not My Mother), Andy De Emmony (The Last Kingdom, Four Kids & It), Kate Cheesman (Doc Martin, Call the Midwife), Joss Agnew (The Man Who Fell To Earth, Poldark), Clare Tavernor (My Life as a Rolling Stone, Huey Morgan's Latin Music Adventure) and many more. British film director Mike Leigh is the festival's patron. Enter now Opportunities to get involved with the 2025 Cornwall Film Festival New Wave Jury - OPEN Are you 18-25? Do you love to write about film? Are you South West Based? This is for you! You will have the opportunity to critically judge and select award-winning short films, have meetings with industry-relevant professionals and write about film for our New Wave Journal. This year's deadline is the Monday, 6th October at 5pm Learn More Apply 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. Film Selectors - Closed 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 Now - 1st Deadline 19th April 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 now NEW for 2025 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

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 Into Film Festival is a free, annual, nationwide celebration of film & education for 5-19 year-olds. Cornwall Film Festival November 6th - 19th Into Film Festival The Festival programme features thousands of free film screenings, special events and previews, and interactive Q&A sessions with screen industry professionals, making it the perfect opportunity to support young people in enjoying the big screen experience. Bookings for this year's Into Film Festival are now live events are certain to book up quickly, so be sure to secure your places today! Browse Into Film Festival events near you Into Film Newsletter FAQ's and Guidelines Into Film Films for 2023 at The Poly Falmouth Tuesday 14th November 10:00 - 12:00 Puss In Boots: The Last Wish Joel Crawford Tuesday 14th November 13:00 - 15:15 Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (Sing-a-long) Matthew Warchus The Smeds & The Smoos & Superworm Double Bill (Autism Friendly) Thursday 16th November 10:00 - 11:05 Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie Cal Brunker Thursday 16th November 13:00 - 14:35

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

Animate Helston is a festival and celebration of animated film held at the Museum of Cornish Life. OtherRealms Experience images like never before at Cornwall Film Festival See all the selected XR work at Cornwall Film Festival AR The Metaverse & Me exhibition by Deepa Mann-Kler | FREE | Sat 26th Onwards Augmented reality is an interactive experience in which a real-world environment is enhanced with computer-generated visual elements, sounds, and other stimuli. The Metaverse & Me is a virtual and/or physical installation by award-winning Deepa Mann-Kler. It features 10 artworks that combine cutting-edge digital animation with a stunning soundtrack to create 10 bespoke and unique augmented reality experiences. Each painting contains a virtual show that remains hidden until viewed through a mobile phone. It is as if each painting comes to life to reveal a poignant hidden narrative. Download The Metaverse & Me App from the Apple store or Google Play Store Letters from Australia Directed by Dave Hotchkiss 'Letters from Australia' is an engaging immersive 360 experience, based on extracts from letters home by two Cornish Boys, Thomas and William Osborne, from Zennor in West Cornwall, who emigrated to Australia the 1860's. These letters provide the catalyst and inspiration for the production, and also the overarching visual motif, dialogue and compelling lyrics of the soundtrack. Illustrating their personal experiences and bringing into context the everyday struggles and triumphs of the pioneer life in an emerging country. AiTHERION Motivation Space: Aithra's Call Directed by Panos Anestis "Aithra's Call" is an animated VR short film, originally projected in 360°, as the first part of the interactive exhibition "Democracy & Eudaimonia" which is hosted in AiTHERION (former Aylon Lyceum), in Athens, Greece. In the exhibition’s introductory Motivation Space, "Aithra", a digital A.I. entity with seemingly godlike powers, claims that she is a powerful computer system which built AiTHERION for the sole purpose of better understanding us humans. As an artificial intelligence entity, she “can make infinite calculations” and she “is constantly learning”. What Aithra cannot understand, however, and to which she needs our help, is a simple question: how do people make decisions? paSSive poWer directed by JB Singh Ghuman, Jr. Wind, Lasers, Chanting.. “paSSive poWer” aims at putting focus on the more subtle energies of human co-existence otherwise deemed as meekness. Or as filmmaker / artist JB ghuman JR has dubbed them, the "paSSive poWers.” Combining breathing / chanting / sensory & cerebral exploration into a immersive cinematic experience. Coffin Room directed by KAY KWAN & LAM NHI LE Coffin Room" is an 360-degree animation that explores the cramped living conditions in Hong Kong, focusing on an elderly couple's daily struggles. The story is narrated from the husband's perspective, immersing the audience in the couple's challenging life. This passive, immersive experience is designed to be viewed through VR goggles or on YouTube, allowing the audience to navigate the virtual space and witness the couple's obstacles firsthand. The Matriarx directed by Julia Bruton The Matriarx is an immersive VR experience taking the heroine and hero into a world where matriarchal structures have endured. It is a parallel world in which people treat each other based on a different set of societal rules. This has its effect on social, economic and the political life. Family and love relationships function differently. How do you perceive yourself in a world that follows different structures? The Matriarx will open the experiencers’ horizons by raising their curiosity and by empowering them.This experience will attract everyone who is curious about societal change. Fracture directed by Azahara Cerezo, Mayte Gómez Molina Fractura (Fracture) is an immersive essay that explores the experience of virtual reality offered by devices such as Oculus Quest 2. As we surround ourselves in immersive worlds, virtual reality headsets scan the space around us and monitor our movements with four infrared cameras and two hand controllers equipped with sensors that gather information about our body and our gestures. The device itself, along with the commercial logics that insert it in society, hide a much more dense and obscure materiality than the minimalist aesthetic approach of tech hot spots such as Silicon Valley reveal. Immersion is also way older than the smooth, apparently history-less surface that personal technological devices offer, as this phenomenon is as old as the first human hearts that dreamt about the possibility of a layered reality. Fractura proposes a 360 journey through the threads that come out of virtual reality as we understand it today, connecting this phenomenon to its material and ecological consequences, as well as exploring its roots in human consciousness. This year, as part of the Cornwall Film Festival, we are exhibiting the very latest in virtual & augmented reality & 360 content at Fun Palace, Falmouth Art Gallery on Saturday 9th November 11-4.30pm

We've found the biggest barrier to attending events for most people is being able to afford the ticket price. In order to overcome that barrier, we're removing the ticket price and asking audiences to simply pay what they can, so we can welcome more people to the festival experience and inspire even wider audiences. Pay What You Can The Scheme Pay What You Can is our innovative affordable ticket scheme, run successfully over the last two editions of the festival. We've found the biggest barrier to attending events for most people is being able to afford the ticket price. In order to overcome that barrier, we're removing the ticket price and asking audiences to simply pay what they can, so we can welcome more people to the festival experience and inspire even wider audiences. We WON’T ask you for your ID, proof of earnings or anything else! All we ask is your honesty! Pricing Scale A guide to help you choose your payment. £2 - I have no access to savings - I am under or unemployed - I can not afford time off and rarely afford clothes, cinema & books £4 - I often stress about how to pay my bills & don't always achieve them - I am employed but don't have regular hours - I can take time off and do go on holidays & occasionally buy new itmes £8 - I can comfortably meet my bills and needs - I own private transport and can afford to fuel it - I have access to savings and have my own property or choose where I rent Pay What You Can Screenings Making cinema accessible for all. Wed 12 Nov Film-themed PUB QUIZ / Palacio Lounge - Falmouth Buy Tickets 12 Nov 2025, 19:30 – 22:30 Palacio Lounge - Falmouth, The Moor, Falmouth TR11 3QA, UK Calling all movie masterminds. Put your movie knowledge to the test! See All Wed 26 Nov Create eye catching designs using online design tools in Canva. (3) / IntoBodmin Buy Tickets 26 Nov 2025, 09:30 – 12:30 IntoBodmin, 10 Lower Bore St, Bodmin PL31 2JX, UK Create designs using Canva from social media posts to flyers, posters and pamphlets. 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. See All Wed 26 Nov Smarter Communication for Charities, Community groups and Volunteers / IntoBodmin Buy Tickets 26 Nov 2025, 13:30 – 15:30 IntoBodmin, 10 Lower Bore St, Bodmin PL31 2JX, UK Saving time with ChatGPT:

Supporting the screen industry in Cornwall. A series of events, networking, screening and talks. Industry Events at Cornwall Film Festival 2024 Industry Panel Thursday 21st November 4.30 - 6pm Venue The Poly Falmouth This year at the Cornwall Film Festival, we are focusing on the evolving relationship between audiences and content creators, reflecting the shifting dynamics between viewers, commissioners, and makers in today’s changing media landscape. We have invited a professional industry panel to discuss the most pressing issues, pannel + Q&A We are delighted to confirm Professionals who work across all the major broadcast platforms from SKY Arts, BBC, NETFLIX, ITV and UKTV wll join us. Tickets Industry Panel Speakers Sam Blair Sam Blair is an Editor/ Director Shortlisted for the 2024 Grierson British Documentary Awards in Best Single Documentary - Domestic & Best Sports Documentary with Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Edge of Everything Claire Peate Claire Peate is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter and novelist, best known for The Colour Room (2021). The film earned her the BAFTA Rocliffe Award and a BIFA nomination. Two of her books were WHSmith’s "Pick of the Week." Claire has spoken at the Hay Festival and has two films in pre-production Mel Mackie Mel is a Senior Development Producer at Rock Oyster Media, working across Development and Production predominantly in Factual TV and documentaries for all the major UK broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4, C5, Discovery & UKTV, including a Netflix Top 10 with Commando : Britain's Ocean Warriors. Alex Hanks Alex is a producer and director with experience spanning factual entertainment, specialist factual, and prime-time presenter-led content. With a proven track record of working with top talent, a strong background in casting, sourcing interesting locations, writing and conducting interviews working across all the major platforms including Channel 4, ITV, BBC, Nat Geo, and Channel 5. Clare Tavernor Clare is a writer and documentary filmmaker known for inquisitive, socially conscious storytelling. She directed landmark series on music, feminism, and class history for the BBC. Her projects include award-winning Rolling Stones series, an interactive doc Run The Jewels. Recently, filming a feature documentary with Metallica. BFI Network Tallent Exc BFI NETWORK exists to support, develop and fund emerging filmmakers looking to kick-start their career. Jess Wheeler is one of the BFI NETWORK South West Talent Executives and will be visiting the festival on Thursday 21 St November, from 3pm. If you would like to request a 1-2-1 with Jess then please use the following link below. Venue : Above the Book Shop, 21 Church Street, Falmouth TR113EG | Map Link Book 1-2-1 Jess Wheeler Jess is an independent producer specializing in stop-motion animation. She began by creating her own short films and now collaborates on animation, live-action, and documentaries. Her work includes projects for BBC, Channel 4, and the BFI. Jess is one of the BFI NETWORK South West Talent Executives. Dinner Thursday 21st November 6.15 - 7.45pm Venue Pizza Exxpress Falmouth Between the panel and screening we are heading out to Pizza Express to grab a bite - please join us Best of the West Thursday 21st November 8 - 10pm Venue The Poly Falmouth A celebration short films from Cornwall & the South West Full programme coming soon ! Tickets See all the short film programmes Fireside chat Mark Kermode Thursday, November 14, 2024 3.30 - 5.00PM Venue Launch Pad Join us for an exclusive event with renowned film critic and author Mark Kermode. Best known as The Observer's film critic and co-presenter of Kermode and Mayo's Film Review on BBC Radio 5, Mark brings his sharp insights and passion for cinema to our fireside chat. With a career that spans books like Hatchet Job, It's Only a Movie, and The Good, the Bad & the Multiplex, as well as BFI Film Classics on Silent Running and The Shawshank Redemption, Mark's depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for film make this an unmissable event. As he presents and dissects his unique perspectives, this intimate chat will provide a rare opportunity to engage with one of film criticism's most celebrated voices. Limited audience – Reserve your spot early! Tickets Screen Industry Networking Thursday, November 14, 2024 5:30 PM Venue Launch Pad The evening will begin with a reveal showcasing the exciting events happening at the 2024 Cornwall Film Festival. This will be followed by an opportunity to meet and reconnect with fellow professionals working in the region. This event is tailored for screen industry professionals based in Cornwall. Whether you're early in your career, experienced, or an expert in Film, TV or CreateTec sector, this is a great chance to engage with peers and expand your network. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book early to secure your spot. Tea, coffee, and cakes will be provided. Tickets Film themed quiz Monday 11th Nov 7.30pm Venue The Lounge Falmouth Calling all movie masterminds. Put your movie knowledge to the test! This event is being run as a fundraiser for The Cornwall Film Festival Tickets See all the Q&A's at CFF24

Work With Us | Mor Media Charity | Encouraging Creativity and Culture to Thrive in the Digital Arts through events, education, community and industry projects. Work With Us There is always plenty to be done at Mor Media Charity, so we have lots of opportunities for you to help our organisation run smoothly ! It's a great way to get experience, learn new skills, meet people and have some fun! Film Festival Roles Pre-selectors Internships Cornwall Film Festival Roles In November from the 11th-30th, audiences of all types & stripes gather for the acclaimed Cornwall Film Festival program, making the Film Festival an unparalleled experience at the forefront of technology, creativity and imagination. Opening soon! Every year we encourage volunteers to participate in Cornwall Film Festival. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on socials to stay up to date on Festival Roles Roles are as follows - Film Festival Volunteer Coordinator 2024 Film Festival Production Crew Film Festival Photography Film Festival Stewarding Film Festival Reporter Film Festival Marketing/Communications Assistant Film Festival VR, AR and 360 stewards and support team Information Applications opening soon Short Film Pre-Selectors We are looking for pre-selectors for Cornwall Film Festival's BIFA qualifying short film competition! This role involves supporting our Short Film Manager by reviewing the suitability of submissions for consideration. You do not have to be based in the UK to apply, as all the viewing will be done remotely (access to a computer, and a stable internet connection is necessary). Main Duties and Responsibilities On average pre-selectors will view between 5-6 hours of content as we encourage voting from multiple selectors to ensure fairness. CFF receives around 300 submissions on average, but overall hours may increase if we go beyond this total - so some flexibility is encouraged. Viewing, and assisting with the submission process through our festival platform FilmFreeway.Our short film submissions will be from all types of genres but will be no more than 20 minutes in length. Meetings with key festival members, including members of the Awarding Jury (this will help you gain insight into the festival & filmmaking industry). Key Skills/ Traits An understanding of film festival standards and a critical eye. Of course enthusiasm is the most important! Organised and the able to work to deadlines Knowledge and Experience The successful candidate should be able to evidence the following essential criteria: An interested in films, filmmaking, programming, curation & exhibition. Knowledge of FilmFreeway is preferable, but there will be an opportunity for those unfamiliar with FilmFreeway to meet and learn the basics needed to be a preselector for CFF. Application deadline - closed Benefits Backstage access and lessons on how to one of the largest film festival submission platforms Accreditation to use towards voluntary hours as part of a degree Access to progression initiatives within the Mor Media team, pre-selectors, New Wave jury, Internships and other paid roles. Reference signed by our Festival Director Other Details Based remotely Reports to Short Film Manager There will be between 20 - 30 pre-selectors chosen, and we are keen to accept applications from anyone. This is a voluntary role, whilst we sadly cannot offer payment for the time you will receive the chance to watch and vote on the newest British and International Short Films Apply today Mor Media Charity/ Cornwall Film Festival wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. By filling out our equality and diversity monitoring form , you are helping and co-operating with us to enable us to achieve our ambitions. The information you provide will be confidential and will not use for any other purpose than evaluation and monitoring. Internships General Internships We are seeking hard working and enthusiastic individuals who would like an internship with a 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 media projects. 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 as 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. Internships typically last 3-6 months and involve a time commitment of 6 hours a week, including our weekly team meetings. While working with us you will gain access to our networks and we’ll share opportunities in our organisation and the wider media industry with you. We’ll help you with CV, job application and interview skills. You will be given an open reference and credit for your work, an opportunity to meet others, develop a network of people with a shared passion for film and to communicate your enthusiasm for film! Many of our interns have moved into senior intern positions or been offered roles within our organisation, or have gone on to begin media careers in TV or film production, journalism and beyond. Applications will close on June 21st 2024. Applications are closed for 2024 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 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

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!

Immersive and interactive media experiences at Cornwall Film Festival 2025. STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS Press Blog Merch Store TOO MUCH: MELODRAMA ON FILM Talks CFF 25 Industry 2025 FAQ's & Access 2025 Diary & Tickets 2025 Black Tide In Focus 2025 Selected films 2025 Short Films home 2025 FEATURE FILMS THE ICE TOWER 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY A hypnotic new fairytale from Lucile Hadžihalilović (Innocence, Evolution). In her most fantastical feature yet, The Ice Tower follows Jeanne (newcomer Clara Pacini), a teenager who escapes her secluded orphanage and slips onto the set of a lavish Snow Queen adaptation. There she encounters the film’s magnetic star Cristina (Academy Award-winner Marion Cotillard), and together they embark on a spellbinding journey that drifts towards a chilling finale. Dir. Lucile Hadžihalilović | 2025 | 1h 58m | French (with English subtitles) | Fantasy | CFF 18 Film gala followed by Q&A with the director. BOOK TICKETS THE MASTERMIND 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY Josh O'Connor portrays a down-on-his-luck art thief in this smouldering heist drama. Dir. Kelly Reichardt | 2025 | 1h 50m | English | Crime | 12A BOOK TICKETS KONTINENTAL ’25 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY A bailiff confronts thorny ethical conflict in this sharp-witted satire from Film Festival favourite Radu Jude Dir. Radu Jude | 2025 | 1h 49m | Drama (with English subtitles) CFF18 BOOK TICKETS PILLION 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY A transgressive romantic drama starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling. Seductive, daring, and unexpectedly tender, this striking debut brims with charm. Dir. Harry Lighton | 2025 | 1h 43m | English | Comedy, Drama, Romance | CFF18 BOOK TICKETS HERETIC 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY Hugh Grant stars as the diabolical Mr. Reed in a horror tale of two young missionaries trapped in his sinister home. Dir Scott Beck, Bryan Woods 1h 51m | Horror/Mystery | 2024 BOOK TICKETS HERETIC 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY Hugh Grant stars as the diabolical Mr. Reed in a horror tale of two young missionaries trapped in his sinister home.Hugh Grant stars as the diabolical Mr. Reed in a horror tale of two young missionaries trapped in his sinister home. Dir Scott Beck, Bryan Woods 1h 51m | Horror/Mystery | 2024 Film gala followed by Q&A with the director. BOOK TICKETS HERETIC 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY Hugh Grant stars as the diabolical Mr. Reed in a horror tale of two young missionaries trapped in his sinister home. Dir Scott Beck, Bryan Woods 1h 51m | Horror/Mystery | 2024 BOOK TICKETS HERETIC 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY Hugh Grant stars as the diabolical Mr. Reed in a horror tale of two young missionaries trapped in his sinister home. Dir Scott Beck, Bryan Woods 1h 51m | Horror/Mystery | 2024 BOOK TICKETS HERETIC 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY Hugh Grant stars as the diabolical Mr. Reed in a horror tale of two young missionaries trapped in his sinister home. Dir Scott Beck, Bryan Woods 1h 51m | Horror/Mystery | 2024 BOOK TICKETS HERETIC 22:00 | 22.11.24 | THE POLY Hugh Grant stars as the diabolical Mr. Reed in a horror tale of two young missionaries trapped in his sinister home. Dir Scott Beck, Bryan Woods 1h 51m | Horror/Mystery | 2024 BOOK 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