KINOFILM Festival Presents MADE UP NORTH PROGRAMME
Thurs 15th May 6:15pm at Mini Cini, Ducie Street Warehouse
Made Up North showcases standout short films from the North of England, brimming with grit, heart, and a touch of the surreal. From seaside mysteries to kickboxing champs, grieving clowns to festive chaos, this is northern storytelling at its finest.
SEASHORE
Dir/Wri: Dani Driver, Prod: Ellie Cleasby, UK, 2024, 10:09 min
Two ex-lovers reunite unexpectedly and spend one last night together discussing their past relationship and their undecided future.
ON STRINGS
Dir/Wri/Prod: Tom Lee, UK, 2025, 13:57 min
A ventriloquist battles with depression channelled through his puppet as he navigates a path through his feelings of despair.
BONNER
Dir/Prod: Paul Chadwick, UK, 2024, 18:44 min
This is a short docu-film following World title contender Dan Bonner as he prepares for the WBC Muay Thai world boxing title. A personal film following Dan and his trainer, coach, and family over the course of two months as they provide an insight into what it takes to be a fighter. This is a story about pure grit, focus, determination, discipline and sacrifice to become the WBC Champion of the World.
MIDNIGHT IN ARGENTINA
Dir: Adam Gregory, Maham Safdar, Wri/Prod: Adam Gregory, UK, 2024, 13:03 min
3 New Year’s Parties, One Love Midnight in Argentina is a charming short rom-com that explores the interplay of choice and destiny through the love story of Daniel and Eve. Set against the backdrop of New Year’s.
ARE YOU HOME FOR CHRISTMAS?
Dir/Wri: Katie Brown, Prod: Dani Johnson, UK, 2024, 14:00 min
Four students’ bond over an early Christmas dinner, while sharing their troubled family lives they realise that their student flat might offer the family they desire. Through mutual support and shared experiences, they discover solace and the true essence of “family” during the holiday season.
HAPPILY EVER AFTERLIFE
Dir/Wri: Susan Moffat, Prod: Wasp Video, UK, 2024, 18:39 min
Reluctant kids’ entertainer, Alice, thinks her life has hit the bottom – until she accidentally kills her neighbour Thomas with her car and his ghost convinces her to hide his body. With the body decomposing, and the neighbours getting suspicious, they need a plan to keep Alice out of prison, and Thomas’ soul away from his nagging wife’s.
Total Runtime: 01:28:33
Next Showing MADE IN MANCHESTER Programme 8:15pm.
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