Short Story Cinema 2: Regional Showcase
Join us for Short Story Cinema 2 – Regional Showcase, a vibrant celebration of filmmakers and films from our region. This special screening highlights a diverse collection of short films, each crafted by local talent whose stories capture the heart and spirit of our community.
Come for an evening of creative storytelling, and stay for the chance to meet the filmmakers in person! After the screenings, there will be a Q&A session where you can dive deeper into the inspirations, challenges, and unique perspectives that shaped these remarkable films.
Confirmed films to screen:
- Piece - Created by City Eye's BFI Film Academy Short Course Class of 23/24
- "A wannabe graffiti artist battles an anonymous rival."
- 1400 Steps - Directed by Stefania Dall'Armi
- "This short documentary tells the story of the old village of Monteviasco (Italy) through its stones, trees and - especially - the few residents that inhabit its houses. Considered one of the pearls of the Prealps, the almost abandoned village surrounded by mountains, clouds, and silence is reachable only through a steep path of 1,400 steps.In this documentary, I tried to understand what made Franca, Giordano and Egidio - three of the seven Monteviasco’s residents - choose to spend their elderly age in the village. By exploring ideas such as isolation and loneliness, this story becomes a poetic ode to life, beauty and connection to nature."
- In the Gym - Directed by Andrew Compton, Shannon R. Hammond
- "Experienced gym instructor Sam Johnson gives an introductory tour of the standard equipment found in a gym whilst also going over the essential rules and accessibility options to guide newcomers on how to improve their fitness in a welcoming, social environment."
- Iris Hill - My Wildflower Journey - Directed by Steve Bowles
"Follow the journey of wildflower artist - Iris Hill - aka Lisa Gardner - over the course of a year, as she sets out to discover and paint some of the rarest plants of the British Isles."
More films and speakers TBA, including the winning film of Regional Filmmaker Award at SFW: Shorts 2024.
