The film festival showcases work from filmmakers who want to make a difference by telling the stories of seldom heard communities and / or social issues such as poverty, migration, xenophobia, inequality, environment, mental health and /or war.
The film festival is held in exclusive venues around the UK & Europe for visitors from the public sector, government officials and third sector professionals who are looking to expand their outlook on social impact.
The films are presented alongside panel discussions and networking opportunities for the filmmakers to connect directly with people who are active in the charity/social sector.
The door will open at 6 PM with the event starting at 6:30 PM. There will be 20 mins break incuded with light refreshments available.
There is on street parking and a car park opposite the venue available.
This venue is fully accessible.
Age – this is an event for 12+
Please contact Shazia Bibi, Producer via email for further information:
s.bibi95@gmail.com
Our Film Selection:
Daisy (4.47 minutes)Dir. Aditi Dixit, Joffrey Atienza Zamora & Shecid Domínguez Aguilera, Spain
A young girl in a petal dress dances inside a music box, unaware of eerie eyes watching her.
Soraya (8.24 minutes) Dir. Maryam Rahimi, Iran
Fearing family prejudices, Soraya, an Iranian woman, decides to immigrate illegally by smugglers.
Cash Rules (3.41 minutes) Dir. Pishdaad Modaressi Chahardehi, Portugal
From the underground Hip Hop scene in Porto, we explore young men’s mental health and struggles.
PipeDream (12.37 minutes) Dir. Aaron Dunleavy & Brody Salmon, United Kingdom
A journey from childhood heroin addiction and crime to the pursuit of hope and human connection.
Go In Peace (14.54 minutes) Dir. Jean Gaspa, France
Mother and son face the lengthy processes of the Haitian consulate in Paris.
I’m Going Mad (14.59 minutes) Dir. Matez Garci, Sweden
I’m Going Mad examines the mental health struggles of young men in Stockholm’s marginalised neighbourhoods.
Tales of Exile (11.52 minutes) Dir. Sambor Czarnawski-Iliev, Jordan
In the refugee camps of Jordan, far from home, elderly Palestinians reflect upon the 76 years of exile they have had to endure.
Apna Bradford (10 minutes) Dir. Awais Hussain
Apna Bradford is a project exploring the roots of Bradford’s South-Asian community and its pioneers.
Hide and Seek (7.14 minutes) Dir. Rami Abbas, Palestine
An animated short about a child and his fish journeying into the unknown after a raid on their war-torn town
Fire Beneath Her (25 minutes) Dir. Denise Dragiewicz, Indonesia
As fire season begins in Kalimantan, Emmanuela raises funds to buy a forest plot to protect her village from destruction.
Harvest of Light (52 minutes) Dir. ESİN ÖZALP ÖZTÜRK, Türkiye
Harvest of Light explores the hopes and struggles of seasonal onion harvest workers in Türkiye.
