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film guide and confirmed speakers will be updated here - in competition films post selection
film guide and confirmed speakers will be updated here - in competition films post selection
film guide and confirmed speakers will be updated here - in competition films post selection
film guide and confirmed speakers will be updated here - in competition films post selection
film guide and confirmed speakers will be updated here - in competition films post selection
film guide and confirmed speakers will be updated here - in competition films post selection
THE LOSSEN
A film by Colin Skevington
‘The Lossen’
In the dead of night, the other-worldly Grim Reaper drags its hulking, hooded mass to the front door of 70-year-old business woman Sylvia Cappleman (Linda Marlowe). But this mythical Grim Reaper is not all it seems as Sylvia is greeted by the enigmatic Lossen (Sean Knopp), the Reaper's mysterious representative.
The Lossen and his loyal Assistant are tasked with ‘collecting’ Sylvia, but they discover a complication with her passing, she hasn't fulfilled her dream. The Lossen takes the unwilling Sylvia on a haunting, rollercoaster journey to confront her past, unravelling the threads that
led her to drift away from her heart's desire.
'The Lossen' is an intense and powerful story, filled with atmosphere and intrigue, where the unbelievable becomes the believable, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats until the final, unexpected revelation.
Note:
‘The Lossen’ is a multi-international award-winning film, including the Grand Award for Best Fantasy Short at the prestigious Oscar booster Rhode Island International Film Festival in the
USA.
JUST ANOTHER DAY
A film by Jason Impey
Just Another Day is a poignant British short film that explores the quiet, often unseen struggles of everyday life through a deeply personal lens. Set against the backdrop of ordinary routines, the film follows an individual navigating the pressures, misunderstandings, and emotional weight that accompany neurodivergence and mental health challenges.
As the day unfolds, seemingly simple interactions and tasks become layered with tension and introspection, revealing how overwhelming the “ordinary” can feel. Through a blend of intimate storytelling and subtle visual expression, the film invites audiences to step inside a perspective that is rarely portrayed with such honesty.
Raw, reflective, and thought-provoking, Just Another Day shines a light on the resilience required to face each new day, while encouraging greater empathy and understanding for experiences that often go unnoticed.
This film supports our festival charity partners MIND BLMK and Youth Mindset
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