A selection of some of the best films by emerging filmmakers submitted to our short film festival. < Programme 20 Under 25's Various The best from young filmmakers. A selection of some of the best films by emerging filmmakers submitted to our short film festival. Arbiter Caleb Joye 11m 48 | USA Following the struggle of three people in Detroit, flowing from one person to the next, with their brief, passing encounters with an ethereal, Monowheel riding man. The Arsonist Lucinda Jane Ellicott 4m 34 | UK A 1920's farmer reports a fire at his barn, but the assailant cannot be arrested as although he got away, he is now deceased. Before the Tide Comes In Joshua Shea 14m 23 | UK Two strangers buried up to their necks in the sand await their fate with the tide coming in. A musing of impending death, and the existential thought process that comes with it. Bury the Eagle Christian Attree 18m 39 | UK An amateur boxer prepares for his first professional fight. But his repetitive and obsessive lifestyle begins to take a toll on him. He begins to see visions of his future through an alluring Exit Sign and reconsiders his current lifestyle. Do You Hear the Sounds? Rhianna Berthoud 3m 49 | UK Follow two characters as they walk through an endless uncanny abyss of monsters and exciting sounds. The music of 'Mothman, The Man' has been visualised using clay, drawing, and frame animation, and each monster represents aspects of nature and uncertainty. The Essence of Air Hanna Rosén 10m 37 | Sweden The Essence of Air is a poetic thriller that takes us along during a day in a young woman´s mentally entangled life. First Timers Hector Bell 9m 19 | UK On a sunny afternoon in rural Somerset, moments of peace, patience and rage arise as three young teens try to buy their first bag of weed. Kawaakari Gabriele Santo Alboretti 14m 27 | Italy A mother, alone, lives with pain the last days of consciousness of her own son, before it becomes completely catatonic. Moonwalker Max Stephen Roach 8m 52 | UK When Norman Boreman realises their days are numbered before they leave home for submarine school they must find their own way to live their dream. A Narration of a Funeral Amir Sedghinir 12m | Iran A woman named Tara, who after the funeral of her mother, who died due to Covid 19, encounters a strange call the hospital, where her mother's body is still there ... A Pigeon's Life Tomás Basílio 9m 26 | UK Maria is a resilient woman, a mother, and a cleaner. Emanuel, her son, is a free and curious child. In a look at their small-town daily life, we join them as they navigate the reality they live in. For these two, this means: shoes, going to work, pigeons, and dancing. As we follow this relationship through the day, we glance into a world filled with small pleasures and monumental events. In the end, they only have each other to make the most of it. The Pizzeria Mohit Rajgopal 10m 04 | UK In the midst of the global pandemic, Han, a Singaporean studying in Cornwall, finds out that his family has sold their house due to financial difficulties. As he calculates how much he needs to afford a flight back home, his colleague, Alice, a local student hailing from the city, interrupts him. Alice is looking forward to heading back home to spend Christmas with her family when she discovers that her brother back home might be ill and her entire family might be quarantined. In the midst of dealing with their respective troubles, the pair find a familial comfort with each other. Rue Casey Eldridge 9m 28 | UK A middle-aged daughter deals with the aftermath of her traumatic childhood. Small Jonathan Payne 10m 27 | UK Deep in the forest, a shy, young boy comes across a mysterious village composed of buildings no larger than the size of his hands. As a storm fast approaches, the village is vulnerable and he must find a way to protect it. Spokes & Robbers Emmanuel Li 20m | UK Runaway sisters Isabel and Violet drift, grift and shoplift in the hopes of skipping town. But an ironic twist of fate on the eve of their great escape sees them stranded in the marshes, where they reckon with their relationship, futures and places in the world Troglodyte Joseph Blackman 8m 53 | UK A short film about a man who is fired from his job and goes to live in a cave. Underbelly Edie Moles 10m 29 | UK Emotional time-bomb Norman tells us a story about tenderness, empathy and human connection in Underbelly. In almost microscopic view, the film takes a look at how one young man’s life is deeply affected by his sister’s lack of access to abortion. The audience are ripped from their seats into one day in his life - feeding a newborn baby one minute, slicing a pork underbelly at the local butchers the next. Unknown Language Roshan Balu 8m 41 | UK Unknown Language follows a day in the life of Reuben, a young boy caught up in the middle of a bitter divorce between his parents. It is his father's turn to look after him for the day; with Reuben's angry attitude towards his father, both father and son must find a way to get through the day. Virágom, Virágom Anna Járai 10m | UK Virágom, Virágom is an experimental short film inspired by folklore and heritage, focusing on the ‘other’ and its reclamation of folklore. Interwoven with images and soundscapes from the past and present, the film highlights the beauty of craft, whilst re-contextualising traditional folk narratives to show the strength and power of the often forgotten members of folk communities Who's That Riding? Ryan Pollock 12m 34 | UK In a stark tenement flat, Jack, filling in for an absent worker, performs a home visit on Lee, a man struggling with alcoholism. Lee’s days are long and purposeless, and, to some extent, he has accepted his aloneness. Jack, through a combination of inexperience and naivety, doesn’t fully recognise the red flags that Lee demonstrates throughout the visit, but something about it doesn’t sit right with him. And that night, in the early hours, swamped by dark imaginings, he returns to Lee’s flat in an attempt to alleviate his concerns.

The best short films from the South West! < Programme South West Regional Shorts Various The longlist of the best regional short films. The best films from the South-West submitted to this years short film competition! Hunros Jorna 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. A Woman Walks Into a Bank Tom Brennan 13m 51 | UK Inspired by the wild true story of the Patty Hearst kidnapping, ‘A Woman Walks into a Bank’ is about a young woman’s journey from normality to extremism and back again. Fusing documentary and imagined encounters, the film attempts to raise questions about the flexibility of belief and identity. Placenta Pâté Tia Salisbury 12m 33 | UK New mum Libby has breastfeeding woes, but when her wife, Erin suggests a traditional placenta remedy is the answer, underlying tensions rear their head and it's not just the kitchen getting messy. Confession Day Ben Hooton 18m 43 | UK In the valley of the Black Mountains, Aled must bury his father, and help his mother find peace. An outsider in a tight mining community, Bethan reveals what really happened the night Llewelyn died. The will of a father, broken by the courage of a son. WAKE Rebecca Rose 18m 57 | UK A family comes to terms with tragic loss, exploring the psychological and practical implications. It raises awareness of the under-reported social issue of mental health in rural settings and how conversations about feelings prevent a spiral towards suicide. Seagull Dean Puckett 5m 45 | UK Seagull is a recovering drug addict who is about to have a very strange night. Boredom Kit Kelsey 13m 26 | UK An artist struggles to create his next painting so he decides to go fishing with a friend. On the trip he ends up learning things about himself that he never expected to encounter. Joe Was 'Ere Ryan Williams Morris 12m 54 | UK This is the story of Joe, an 11 year old boy who dreams of an idyllic relationship with his mother. Set on a council estate, Joe spends his days longingly watching other families and daydreaming of what could be. In reality, Joe’s home is often full of drug pushers and addicts, a real party house. From The River Paul Lee Mulraney 18m | UK From the River tells the story of a unique and fascinating place - Sailor's Creek in Cornwall - exploring what happens when the romantic ideal of living outside of societal norms meets the harsh realities of modern life, and the harsher realities of nature. Funeral of a Marriage Counsellor Ronit Meranda 13m 20 | UK Following the sudden death of their long-term and much-too-depended-upon counsellor, a couple in their 50s take a chaotic stab at rebalancing their relationship, while grappling with their own mortality.

Treth: Caring for our coast, Protecting nature, Inspiring change Treth is a community-led coastal environment project bringing people together to improve beaches, coastal paths and seabird habitats through practical environmental action, creative engagement and local learning. Participants will engage in nature-based activities that improve local coastal spaces while building confidence, environmental knowledge and stronger community connections. THE TRETH PROJECT Treth is a community-led coastal environment project bringing people together to improve beaches, coastal paths and seabird habitats through practical environmental action, creative engagement and local learning. The project responds to growing concern around coastal pollution, litter, habitat loss and the impact of environmental change on seabirds and marine ecosystems. Participants will engage in nature-based activities that improve local coastal spaces while building confidence, environmental knowledge and stronger community connections. ROLES We are looking for a Programme Lead and practitioners to deliver nature sessions Programme Lead Terms July to September 2026 £15-18 per hour, depending on experience | 100 hours Based remotely with occasional days in the Office in Penryn Applications should be received via our online form only See the job description below job description.pdf Activity Sessions Terms July to September 2026 £80 per session Based remotely with occasional days in the Office in Penryn Applications should be received via our online form only See the job description below job description.pdf Application Deadline: Midnight 31 May 2026 | Interviews: 8th & 9th June 2026 Everyone welcome! Come to a taster session Join a beach or path clean-up Learn new skills Help to protect our coastline GET INVOLVED COMING SOON COMMUNITY EVENTS We will be holding various events around Cornwall over the next 8 months. With sessions in Falmouth, Porthleven & Penzance. Come and share your experiences Resourses Responsible rock pooling from the Rock Pool Project > GET INVOLVED LOCAL PEOPLE LocalAction, StrongerCoastlines OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS The Treth project is made possible with the support of the The National Lottery Community Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players,

Cornwall Film Festival 2024 Feature films from around the globe. See all the screenings at this year's edition of Cornwall Film Festival. Home 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 Talks CFF 24 FAQ's & Access Diary & tickets Press Blog Cornwall My Home Short Films 2024 UK Short Films 2024 XR AR and VR Best of the West 2024 Merch Store Features When the Light Breaks Dir Rúnar Rúnarsson Mon Nov 18, 2024 5:00 PM @ The Poly (CS) From Europe with Love Tickets Anora Dir Sean Baker Tues Nov 19, 2024 7:30 PM @ The Poly Comedy Drama Tickets Nightbitch Dir Marielle Heller Wed Nov 20, 2024 7:30 PM @ The Poly Preview Tickets Paris, Texas Dir Wim Wenders Sun Nov 24, 2024 1:30 PM @ The Poly (RS) Classic + intro Tickets Bird Dir Andrea Arnold Fri Nov 22, 2024 7:15 PM @ The Poly Drama Premier + Q&A Tickets The Severed Sun Dir Dean Puckett Fri Nov 22, 2024 5:00 PM @ The Poly Thriller Premier + Q&A Tickets #Climatescam? Dir Bryony Stokes Mon Nov 18, 2024 7:30 PM @ The Poly Climate Premier Q&A Tickets Pipe Dream Dir Nikolay Nikolov & Zachary Alfred Sun Nov 24, 2024 4.30 PM @ The Poly Documentary Premier + Q&A Tickets A Real Pain Dir Jesse Eisenberg Sat Nov 16, 2024 8:00 PM @ The Poly Opening Film Tickets Hard Truths Dir Mike Leigh Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:30 PM @ The Poly Gala - Q&A with Director and Mark Kermode Tickets Heretic Dir Scott Beck/ Bryan Woods Fri Nov 22, 2024 10:00 PM @ The Poly Midnight Thriller Tickets Timestalker Dir Alice Lowe Sat Nov 23, 2024 5:00 PM @ The Poly Comedy Premier + Q&A with Director and Mark Kermode Tickets Features films Feature films from around the globe, screening at this years edition of Cornwall Film Festival. Featured Featured events and screenings at this years festival. La Cocina Dir Alonso Ruizpalacios Sat Nov 23, 2024 2:15 PM @ The Poly International Drama Tickets Edge of Summer Dir Lucy Cohen Monday 25th Nov 7pm @ Newlyn Newlyn Filmhouse Director Q&A Tickets No Other Land Dir Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Hamdan Ballal, Rachel Szor Sat Nov 23, 2024 12:15 PM @ The Poly (CS) Award winning Tickets Ukraine. Displaced Thurs Nov 21, 2024 2:00 PM @ The Poly Stories from Far Tickets featured Shorts Screening Short Film Screening both regional and international short films. Best Student Short Films Nov 20, 2024 5:00 PM @ The Poly Best Student Films Listing Tickets Best of Cornwall & SW Shorts Films Nov 21, 2024 8:00 PM @ The Poly Best of the West Films Listing Tickets Best UK Short Films Nov 22, 2024 2:30 PM @ The Poly Best Uk Short Films Listing Tickets Best International Short Films Nov 23, 2024 10:00 AM @ The Poly Best International Films Listing Tickets Experimental / artists shorts 24th January, 2025 @ The Fish Factory Penryn Best Experimental Listing Tickets Industry Day Nov 21, 2pm onwards Shorts, Pannel, Networking. @ The Poly Info Cornwall My Home Nov 24, 7:00 PM @ The Poly See all the films > Tickets A New Lens: Co-Motion shorts Nov 30, 2:00 PM @ Kresen Kernow with Co-Motion info Stories of Freedom: Right to Roam Nov 19, 2024, 6:00 PM @ The Fish Factory, Pernyn Tickets Finding the Money Nov 24, 4pm @ The Princess Pavilion Tickets Coming Up The Colour Room Dir Claire McCarthy Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:30 PM @ INTO Bodmin The Colour Room Dir Claire McCarthy Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:30 PM @ INTO Bodmin The Colour Room Dir Claire McCarthy Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:30 PM @ INTO Bodmin Naila and the Uprising Dir Julia Bacha Temperance Hall Nov 2, 7:00 PM The Colour Room Dir Claire McCarthy Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:30 PM @ INTO Bodmin Past Events

Resources Page for the 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. RESOURCES Educational Resources for the Project EYFS Activity Session Plans These Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) activity session plans use the story of the SS Torrey Canyon disaster to encourage curiosity, creativity and exploration through play. Designed for children aged 3 to 5, the activities support the EYFS areas of learning while introducing simple ideas about the sea, wildlife, people, communities and caring for the environment. The plans are intended as flexible starting points for teachers and practitioners, who can adapt them to suit the needs, interests and abilities of their children. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (1).pdf COMMUNITY EVENTS We will be holding various events around Cornwall over the next 12 months. Come and share your experiences We are heading out to talk U3A Group in Hayle Thursday 21st May Free St. Mary's Methodist Church Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly Wednesday 27th May 7pm Free 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 COMING SOON 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. GET INVOLVED HELP US SEE THE FULL PICTURE 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 >

Youth Jury Programme: this opportunity has helped those aged 18-25 to develop their interest in film criticism. New Wave Jury Programme This opportunity helpes those aged 18-25 to develop their interest in film criticism. Meet the class of 2023 New Wave Journal 2023 Read this year's New Wave Jury reviews from Cornwall Film Festival 2023 Our programme talks from industry professionals provide insight and help you develop your skills. Hannah Strong, Digital Editor of Little White Lies magazine, an independent illustrated film magazine based in London. She has written for publications including Vulture, Gawker, GQ and The Guardian, and her first book, a monograph on Sofia Coppola, was released in May 2022 by Abrams New York. Check out Hannah's work! Dates for your diary 24/9/2023 - Closing Date for Submissions 28/9/2023 - Selection 1/10/2023 - Confirmation Emails Sent Out 9/10/2023 - Confirmation from Candidates 20/10/2023 .Announce New Wave Juries Online Workshop session Dates : 27/10/2023 - 10/11/2023 (4 sessions) Screening Date: 15/11/2023 2022 New Wave Jury Alumni Lydia, Francisco, Jake, Eliza, Libby, Evie, Finn, Campbell, Andrew, and Andres. With Amanda White, and guest speakers Hannah Strong (Digital Editor at Little White Lies), Mark Cosgrove (British film programmer working at Watershed), and the Bulgarian filmmakers duo Mina and Vesela. The New Wave Jury Winner was Murder Tongue by Ali Sohail Jaura and the New Wave Jury Runner-Up was Burros by Jefferson Stein. Read The New Wave Journal '22 1/10

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

Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Best Narrative and Non-Narrative UK 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 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 BEST UK SHORTS MAGID / ZAFAR LUIS HINDMAN Tensions arise amidst the heat of a busy British Pakistani takeaway. IN THE CLOUDS ALEXANDRA BAHIYYIH WAIN Sara, a six-year-old Iranian refugee, sneaks out with her sister to explore their new London estate, but strange encounters blur the line between reality and imagination in a world shaped by loss. FRIDAY IS MUSHROOM SOUP ARNOLD T RICE In a crumbling council flat, Doug (David Sterne) spends his days with Sky Sports, egg-custard tarts and teasing his favourite carer, Kate (Katy Trevor). But tonight, nothing goes to plan. Kate’s late, her toothache is flaring, and Doug seems strangely evasive. As she rushes through her tightly rationed 15 minutes, he drops unexpected news that leaves her caught between duty, concern and her own creeping burnout. With time running out and patience fraying, Kate is forced to confront both Doug’s defences and her own breaking point. Maybe tonight wasn’t the night to finally quit smoking… THE MAN THAT I WAVE AT BEN STEPHEN HYLAND A man has an existential crisis trying to work out who the mysterious man is that he waves at. GARDENING SARAH BEEBY In the aftermath of sexual assault, a woman retreats into the garden of her mind. Searching for answers and struggling to do 'the right thing', she realises that she must regain her voice and find new paths to healing, before she and her garden are destroyed completely. WAVELENGTH KATE AUSTER, HOLLY WARBURTON, JACK LEDGER-DOWSE Two people tune into each other across the noise of the world. When the signal fades, what remains? A story of connection built not on certainty, but on echoes, pauses, and the quiet rhythm of shared moments. A relationship told through the subtle shifts of presence and absence, of intimacy and distance, and the traces we learn to hear when someone is gone. TUSKY STEVEN BOYLE Rhubarb farmer Harry Bamford spent his working life growing and perfecting his prize-winning crop. Now, long retired and under the care of his struggling wife Joyce, Harry begins to experience vivid and disturbing hallucinations. EXIT AT THE NEXT JUNCTION DAVID HIGGS A tense journey takes a turn when a child glimpses another life through the window of his mother’s car. DARK SKIN BRUISES DIFFERENTLY SUSAN WOKOMA Children lie. But when one lie threatens Ms Lawson’s integrity as a teacher, can she keep on defending a student as peculiar as Maria Obasi? 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

The best independent short film-makers worldwide. < Programme Best International Shorts Various Friday 11th Nov | 12.30 | 14.45 | 17.15 Falmouth University, Penryn Campus Exchange Lecture Theatre 2hrs 17mins | International | Shorts The best independent short film-makers worldwide. A showcase of 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. See this selection of work for FREE the whole programme is screened 3 times during the day. A filmmaker will be selected for the NEW WAVE Jury Award from this programme. The best film 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 444 Alexandre Nachi 16m 40 | Canada Inside a house he doesn’t recognize, with a family he doesn’t know, a young man tries to make some sense of what is happening to him. Everything keeps changing, his mind is sick. ''Trust the protocol'' is all he can do. The Air and the Worlds Rana Ashraf 13m 5 | Egypt A contemplative journey of three parts that follow a mute poet named “This Person”. In a dreamy stream, lightly illustrating wonderings This Person has on notions of familiarity, language, impermanence and the strangeness of everything. Burros Jefferson Stein 14m 28 | USA In southern Arizona, twenty miles from the Mexico border, a young Indigenous girl discovers a Latina migrant her age who has been separated from her father while traveling through the Tohono O’odham Nation into the United States. Company Ilnaz Khirkhah 10m | Republic of Iran Company tells the story of a young boy who feels obliged to write a will for a dying woman who lives alone. Empty Little People Josh O'Caoimh and Mikai Geronimo 2m 15 | Ireland Empty little people, with an insatiable thirst for tea... begin running out of tea, on All Hallows' Eve. Eureka Miida Chu 14m 50 | USA A young indentured Chinese prostitute must overcome her toxic dependency on the brothel madam on the eve of the 1885 anti-Chinese riot in Eureka, California. Free Fall Emmanuel Tenen 19m 28 | France Tom is a young trader in a London bank, whose recent performance has put his job on the line. When the first plane hits the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11th 2001, Tom jumps into the biggest trade of his life. Inspired by a true story. The Manager Position Craig Trow 15m 40 | USA Months after losing his job, a man is still unable to tell his wife. Philip was let go from his job five months ago due to a recession that led to his company's closing. While he has used the time to seek employment, it's been all dead ends and rejections. To make matters worse, he has yet to tell his stay-at-home wife about his termination. With no job on the horizon, and nowhere to go during working hours, he returns to his old office building to remind him of his former self. At a breaking point, he commandeers the vacant manager's office, and his world starts to open up with new opportunities as he finds himself among others that are also experiencing financial and employment hardship. The Murder Tongue 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. Sea Light John Doe 14m 46 | Spain An elder lighthouse keeper takes care of what has been his home for years. Old and secluded from society, he's disturbed by mysterious bottled letters. These and an unexpected malfunction make him doubt his job, his life and his existence.

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.

We've compiled answers to some commonly asked questions about Cornwall Film Festival below. We also know that some people may have more specific questions, so don't be afraid to ask. We've compiled answers to some commonly asked questions about Cornwall Film Festival below. We also know that some people may have more specific questions, so don't be afraid to ask. 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 FAQ's & ACCESS CAPTION SUBTITLED SCREENINGS SENTIMENTAL VALUE 7:30 PM | WEDNESDAY 19.11.25 | THE POLY A father's seemingly autobiographical script tests his family bonds to breaking point in this sweeping drama. Subtitled screenings that display the dialogue as well as additional auditory information on the screen as marked as captioned subtitled screenings Dir. Joachim Trier | 2025 | 2h 13m | Norwegian (with English subtitles) | Drama | CFF 15 (CS) BOOK TICKETS PETER HUJAR'S DAY 5 PM | SATURDAY 22.11.25 | THE POLY A snap shot in the New York art scene through the life & conversation of the celebrated photographer Subtitled screenings that display the dialogue as well as additional auditory information on the screen as marked as captioned subtitled screenings Dir Ira Sachs | 2025 | 1h 16 mins | Drama | CFF15 (CS) BOOK TICKETS RELAXED SCREENINGS IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU 5 PM | WEDNESDAY 19.11.25 | THE POLY Linda (Rose Byrne) tries to navigate her daughter's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist. Dir Mary Bronstein | 2025 | 1h 53m | Comedy/Drama | CFF15 (RS) Everyone is welcome to these screenings, but we have made them especially suitable to those who find standard screenings overwhelming such as autistic people, those with Dementia, those with sensory issues. We will make the following adjustments. The house lights are left on low and the sound turned down a little. There are no pre-feature adverts or trailers and the film starts at the time advertised. During the film, you can use non distracting aids such as personal devices, ear defenders, fidget spinners and chewable jewellery etc. BOOK TICKETS ACCESS Frequently asked questions How do I use my ticket? How much do tickets cost and which one should I get? Do you have any offers and discounts available? What is Pay what you can? Can I get a festival pass ? Can I book in person? What happens if I lose my tickets? Could you send me a brochure? Do you ask for proof of income for Pay What You Want tickets? Where does the festival take place? Will you be putting social distancing measures in place inside the theatre ? Where is the best place to sit? I am disabled and require a companion to attend the theatre, what is your Access policy and how do I book?" What is your screening policy? What are your return and refund policies Do you have any offers and discounts available? I am disabled and require a companion to attend the theatre, what is your Access policy and how do I book?" I have a specific accessibility query. FAQ'S Frequently asked questions Tickets Venue Screenings Returns & Refunds Discounts Accessibility How do I use my ticket? E-tickets will be sent out on confirmation of your booking. Please keep your email confirmation as proof of booking, you can show the E-ticket, QR code. You don't need to print your ticket - let's support low waste! How much do tickets cost and which one should I get? Do you have any offers and discounts available? What is Pay what you can? Can I get a festival pass ? Can I book in person? What happens if I lose my tickets? Could you send me a brochure? Do you ask for proof of income for Pay What You Want tickets? 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

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.