UK Shorts 4
Total: 95 mins 36 secsThis block of UK short films observes the internal struggles of the human psyche as a man spins out of control with his mental health problems, and a young mum seeks therapy as she struggles to cope. A pensioner tries in haste to feel love once more, and a family reunite upon the shores of the past.
Monday 16th October
Available for 48 hrs from 8:00pm
Thursday 5th October
4:20pm - Light Cinema Screen 2
Saturday 7th October
4:30pm - Light Cinema Screen 1
Spinning
Sam Spruell
United Kingdom, 2022
10:06 mins
Robert takes his beloved 3.2 litre saloon for a spin in the neighbourhood. But his world is crumbling, and his car is merely a symptom of male vulnerability and denial.
If You’re Happy
Phoebe Arnstein
United Kingdom, 2023
18:48 mins
A woman struggles with the pressures of motherhood and uses a childish game at a local baby group to vent her fury, sparking an unexpected chain reaction.
A Day In February
Klaas Diersmann
United Kingdom, 2023
6:30 mins
Galyna works in another country to make enough money for her family to survive and one phone call is all she has to ensure their safety.
i and i
Samona Olanipekun
United Kingdom, 2023
15:34 mins
A portrayal of contemporary male identity, which peels back the layers of self. A young man spends a day preparing for his 30th birthday while confronted by his alter ego.
George
Gregg Chilingirian
United Kingdom, 2023
11:32 mins
Momentarily distracted from his existential crisis by the enigmatic Kiyoni, 30-year-old George is suddenly forced to confront his past in an attempt to process a life-altering event
Thursdays
Lorna Tucker
United Kingdom, 2023
15:01 mins
When a moment of connection offers eighty-seven year old Ivy the opportunity to end her solitude, she grabs at this last chance for love. But Sulma - battling with a very different type of isolation - has her own needs to protect.
Winner Fights The Moon
Lucas Jones
United Kingdom, 2023
18:05 mins
Having never met his daughter Riley outside of a prison visitation room, Arris is desperate to make up for lost time. In an effort to reconnect with his daughter, Arris promises a long overdue family day at the beach.