UK Shorts 6

Total: 88 mins 59 secs

This programme showcases the talent and diversity of our northern filmmakers. We hear the unlikely tale of the smoking dolphins over a pint in the pub, whilst a husband searches a returns factory for his missing mannequin wife.  A family finds temporary shelter in a leisure centre facility, whilst a care worker is also cared for by his ageing client.

Wednesday 11th October Available for 48 hrs from 6:00pm
Wednesday 4th October 6:00pm - Light Cinema Screen 1 Sunday 8th October 11:00am - Light Cinema Screen 1

Smoking Dolphins

Sean Lyons
United Kingdom, 2022
7:26 mins
Surely you've heard of Smoking Dolphins?

Sandstone and Concrete

Headspace
United Kingdom, 2023
4:02 mins
A sepia hewed lament on the history of Bolton town centre filled with dereliction, beauty, hope and optimism from the perspective of a native Boltonian. Looking at where we have been and where we are going through the architecture, brought to life by the filmmakers and musicians at Headspace Bolton.

Stable

David Leon
United Kingdom, 2023
16:01 mins
Torn between the overwhelming responsibility of guardianship to his younger siblings and his dream of pursuing the chance to become a professional racing jockey, Conor faces an impossible choice as he attempts to leave behind the life of crime he was born into.

Akin

Keaton B MCD
United Kingdom, 2023
8:57 mins
In a world where everyone has mannequins for mates, Burton has to find his missing 'wife' when he receives the wrong one.

UWE

Bury the Dogs

Beth Rowland
United Kingdom, 2023
12:25 mins
When Ant introduces childhood friend Emily to his new and much older friend Tosh, cracks start to show in their longstanding friendship.

Warm

Alfie Barker,
Masego Lynia
United Kingdom, 2022
12:28 mins
Restricted by the world outside, Malaika and her two children seek temporary shelter in a swimming pool where they find their own freedom in the after-hours, overcoming fear and learning to trust again.

For Heidi

Lucy Campbell
United Kingdom, 2022
9:42 mins
Thirteen-year-old Heidi is sent home from school for breaking the rules with a giant blue and black mohawk.

Fist

Andrew McVicar
United Kingdom, 2022
17:58 mins
Gordon is determined to die as he has lived - alone. Until care worker Aaron comes knocking. And an intimate encounter alters his life as well as his death.