KINOFILM Festival Presents Salford OPENING PROGRAMME
MON 12th May 6.00pm (starts 6.30) at DPL, University of Salford
A selection of short films from established filmmakers and rising talent from students on the filmmaking course at Salford University. An exciting range of short films about subjects including preparations for the WBC Muay Thai world boxing title fight. Romantic Comedy Love vignettes set amongst Manchester’s famous landmarks.
GONE FISHING
Dir: Christopher Deakin, Wri/Prod: Paul Ludden, United Kingdom, 2024, 11:16 min
Two middle-aged mates on their first fishing trip since their friend Marko took his own life, a complete and utter shock to them both, even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can’t stop them opening up in a way they never expected.
L’AMOUR LOOKS SOMETHING LIKE YOU
Dir/Wri/Prod: Jorge Walsh, United Kingdom, 2024, 11:50 min
Relationships, romantic and otherwise, are thrown into jeopardy when Gracie returns from Paris to Manchester for a brief summer reunion with her friends.
BONNER
Dir/Prod: Paul Chadwick, United Kingdom, 2024, 18:45 min
A Docufilm following world champion fighter Daniel Bonner.
PLUS SELECTION OF NEW FILMS FROM THE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
CADAVEROUS
Dir: Charles Robson, Pro: Youssef Elatter, Wri: Beach Darnley, UK, 2025, 2:15 min
We follow a young librarian in the late hours of the evening, unbeknownst to the evils that will soon materialize. As a sadistic spirit begins to tempt and torment, to what extent will her skepticism (and sanity) endure?
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CAN’T HELP MYSELF
Dir: Thoe Jones, Pro: Maz Mageem, Wri: Maisie McQueen, UK, 2025, 6 mins
A short Drama about a young therapist struggling to navigate his own problems
SYBYLL AND IVY
Dir/Wri: Molly Ledward, Prd: Caitlin Talbot
A struggling artist meets a mysterious stranger on the beach who claims to be from the future. She offers her a glimpse of the life she will lead if she chooses to give up on her dreams. The film is about the struggles of pursuing creative ambitions and the fear of failure.
MOUSE
Dir: Charlie Roome, Pro: Charleigh Kent, Wri: Lucy Burke, UK, 2025, 8:30 mins
On a rural farm, a boy clings to his friendship with a small mouse, unravelling the relationship between him and his father.
TIME IN A BOTTLE
Dir: Harry Sweetman, Pro: Lewis Doherty, Wri: Mathew Williams, UK, 2025, 8:15 mins
A distressed husband determined to help his wife suffering with dementia, uses memorabilia to help her remember.
RHYMES AND REFLECTIONS
Dir/Pro/Wri: Asfand Asjad, Co-Wri: Blake Morley, UK, 2025, 6:21 mins
Rhymes and Reflections follows Danny, a young British Pakistani with a deep love for rap, as he uses music to push back against his strict, traditional father and carve out his own voice in a world that doesn’t always understand him.
ROSS COLTRANE
Dir: Jacob Clarke, Pro: Holly Bellack, Wri: Archie Chisnall, UK, 2025, 13 mins
A faded Britpop star returns to fame to promote his cathartic memoir. However, in doing so, he is forced to perform the hit song that ruined his life.
Total Runtime: 01:31
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