British Panorama: MCR Shorts (Repeat)(Cert 15) 30th October (4PM)

Celebrating all things Mancunian at the festival which has rooted itself in the heart of the city, it is fitting that this programme features in both the Opening Event and the closing day. The weather may not always be great, but Manchester imbues unmistakeable value in both its people and films.

TICKETS

OLUWALE

Dir/Wri: Jeremiah Quinn, Ed: Aarif Laljee, DOP Steven Wyatt, Score: Pocholo, Sound: Jordan Laughlin,  2022, 21:42 mins

The first documentary to tell the story of David Oluwale a Nigerian immigrant drowned in the River Aire by Leeds police in 1969.

PLEASURE CRUISER

Dir/Wri/Prod: Pal Chambers, 2022, 16:34 mins

Pascal saved up his whole life to travel Britain on his narrow boat with his wife until she left him two weeks before retirement. Alone and scared he distracts himself with endless jobs, he pretends he’s destitute and begs for change he doesn’t need to bathe in the comfort of passing sympathy. One day Trevor walks into Pascal’s life, also seemingly destitute he approaches his lot from a different direction.

 

MEN ONLY

Dir/Wri/Prod: Keir Black, 2022, 13:47 mins

A small young woman brutally batters a series of hulking men – who seem to put up no defence against her attacks. Why? Men Only unravels this mystery. Telling its story in reverse, it leads from confusing enigma to satisfying twists and revelations; its start feels darkly ironic, but its mystery uncovered will later shift the mood to tragedy. 

BERMAN

Dir/Wri/Prod: Steve Manford

Bored socialite, Rita, attends an art event by an enigmatic collective, Berman. Investigating further, Rita discovers more sinister manifestations of Berman. But will Berman allow her to escape?

DANCE

Dir/Pro/Wri: Rosie Adamson-Clark, 2022, 5:51 mins

DANCE highlights how Care Home experiences could be – kindness can bring unexpected results. 

DRIP

Dir: Jay Robey, Wri/Prod: Mark Stokes, 2021, 10:28 mins

With Samantha Siddall and Jack P Shepherd

Rebecca is a doting Mother and loving wife. On the face of things, the life she shares with her family is a joyfully symbiotic one. However, beneath the surface Rebecca’s mind begins to unravel. The line between reality and a freakish nightmare becomes increasingly difficult to draw.

BOTC

Dir/Wri: Jason Wingard, Prod: Hannah Stevenson, 2022, 10:24 mins.

Sneak Preview. A new short film written and directed by Jason Wingard -“a hard hitting short about a mixed-race extremist”. Warning of some graphic scenes of a disturbing nature.

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