FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
As a festival we have the honour of sharing works of talented Filmmakers, Musicians and Artists, as their work is now complete it is time to celebrate and feel inspired!
On the #roadtobutestreet we will have informative industry discussions and inspiring interviews perfect for starting meaningful conversations in our networking hours.
We hope that you enjoy this years programme.
OPENING NIGHT
THURSDAy 13th April, 5PM - 10PM
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A Moral Man
A right-to-die evangelist wrestles with his faith and morality when he is asked to assist in the death of a woman who is not terminally ill.
Screening at: 17:45PM
Bingo
Two childhood friends parting ways for the very last time. But saying goodbye is never easy.
Screening at: 18:00PM
Jalebi Nights
Jalebi Nights follows the journey of a young heartbroken man, named Krishan. He was about to propose to the love of his life, however her mother intervenes.
Screening at: 18:20PM
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Check The Locks
Following a nervous breakdown, a woman retreats to a friend's cabin in the woods -
only to discover that her coping mechanisms
are mysteriously turning against her.
Screening at: 19:30PM
Bloodshed
Tilly, Miah and Safa are three young women who endure debilitating period pain. They navigate the physical and emotional toll of intensely painful periods while trying to maintain a normal life.
Screening at: 19:45PM
Festival Formula: ‘How to Best Prepare Your Short For the Festival Circuit’
Who in the film festival world doesn't love the guys at Festival Formula. This year we are joined by Mark Brennan who is a book of knowledge when it comes to production funding to getting a film festival ready.
Discussion at: 20:00PM
The Peoples Art Exhibition
Open all days of the festival, Thursday and Friday 5PM - 10PM, Saturday 12PM - 5PM. Take a look at this years artists.
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Sunshine
A portrait based on the mother of the artists partner, the piece shows the defiant pose of an older woman confronting Seychellois/British heritage and identity.
An Ode To the Grove
Jamaican-British fashion and portrait photographer with a passion for telling stories. My work explores culture and identity, heavily influenced by my own personal environment.
FACTORY FLOOR DJ Sets from 20:30PM
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Creative Social!
Don't worry it's not as awkward as its sounds! We have a smashing social evening on the way, and hopefully it will have you breaking the ice.
Hat Factory Cafe at 18:30PM
ANDREAS
Set Description coming soon.
REINY J
The Guy with Cooltapes.
Rachel 'Rae' Harvey
Queer people deserve representation that doesn't revolve around rave culture, whiteness or depression and I have made it my mission to display that through art.
IT'S FRIDAY AGAIN!
Friday 14th April, 5PM - 10PM
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PICK IT
An expression of how pride and beauty of Black hair can often be followed by the danger of racial profiling, infused with celebration of Black Identity.
Screening at: 17:45PM
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Peccadillo Pictures: ‘Distribution Scene Today’
Another incredible friend of the festival. Tom Abell Founder Peccadillo Pictures a UK-based film producer and distributor of art house, gay and lesbian, independent and world cinema.
Discussion at: 19:15PM
Irish, Blacks and Dogs
juxtaposes all of the similarities, contrasts and contradictions of generational immigrant experiences in an emotional story; with the characters being forced to overcome their deep-set beliefs.
Screening at: 18:00PM
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Custard Creams
Don, an army veteran living under the radar, opens the door to Alison brandishing her glossy brochures. As she delivers the trickiest of news over tea and biscuits, it seems their different worlds are not so dissimilar.
Screening at: 19:35PM
UNCLE
Based on a true story, writer/director Michelle Jones lost her uncle (Kenneth Serverin) in 1995 when she was 14 years old. The film is a coming of age story set in 90’s London, of a teenage girl whose uncle (with no criminal record) dies in prison awaiting trial.
Screening at: 18:20PM
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KIRAN
Once a happily married independent business owner is now the full time carer of her elderly mother who is suffering from dementia. In the throws of routine and repeating calls for help, Kiran breaks.
Screening at: 19:45PM
The Peoples Art Exhibition
Open all days of the festival, Thursday and Friday 5PM - 10PM, Saturday 12PM - 5PM. Take a look at this years artists.
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The Child That Asks Questions Does Not Go Astray
My work explores the community's traditions, spirituality, success and ongoing evolution. Photography curated archive also including sound and sculptures. ‘The Child That Asks Questions Does Not Go Astray’ is an ongoing archive project that I intend to continue and look forward to expanding over the years to come.
LIVARNA
A mechanical engineered sculpture inspired by BioMedical science and futurism.
Live, Imaging, Video, Antiviral
Robotic, Nano, Antipathogen Unit
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GRAND / Mother's Dinner Table
GRAND / MOTHER’S DINNER TABLE c.2010 (2023) presents the dining / living room area of Conrad (b.1960) and Annette (b.1962), and their children Daniel (b.1986), Claudette (b.1990) and Kieran (b.1993), that is frequented by their extended family.
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MUSIc PERFORMANCEs from 21:00PM
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LDEEA
A jazzy, old-soul singer-songwriter in regrowth, with a passion for music that shines through her soulful voice and lyrics. She is a rising talent to watch.
Last of the Lizardmen
Band Description coming soon
Shania
Shania is a young R&B singer-songwriter with emotive lyrics, and a unique style. Her passion for what she does is unmatched.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Akua Gyamfi Founder of the British Black List & Gabrielle A Smith Founder of The NUBLK
As conversations around ownership and who tells our stories continue, this event will feature the work and voices of Black British web series creators who were prominent in the 2010 wave of Youtube and digital shows and who have since gone on to see success as producers, commissioning web series to TV and other films. Discussion at: 20:00PM
SATURDAY - is a Vibe
SATURDAy 15th April, 12PM - 10PM
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MILK
A single Mum collects her teenage son from hospital following a suicide attempt, but quickly finds herself trapped between the medical advice she receives, and her fundamental instincts as a parent.
Screening at: 12:45PM
Tiny, Mad, Animals
Ben is moving out to live with his girlfriend. His housemate & old friend Alex has something he wants to say before he leaves. It could make or break their friendship.
Screening at: 13:00PM
Porky Pies
A young man's marriage proposal disguised as a proper pork pie making experience goes awry when their chef isn't 'proper' after all.
Screening at: 13:20PM
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Full Moon
Love and imagination come together to make for a most memorable Halloween.
Screening at: 13:30PM
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The Forfeit
A young working-class Welsh woman meets her wealthy English boyfriend’s eccentric family for the first time on Christmas Eve. She’s thrown straight into the family’s traditional Christmas game, and struggles to keep up with its in-jokes and strange rules. But as she improves, she begins to uncover a dark secret in the family’s past.
Screening at: 13:40PM
TALK
Talk with Adeyinka Akinrinade:
Rising Star Spotlight
Luton has some outstanding people to be proud of and Adeyinka is one of them. She means business and she talks to us about her rising career within acting and her new TV series Riches on Amazon Prime
Discussion at: 16:00PM
BREAK IN THE DAY (2hrs)
Open all days of the festival, Thursday and Friday 5PM - 10PM, Saturday 12PM - 5PM. Take a look at this years artists.
Gabriella Apicella: Script Surgery
The perfect session for anyone who has a script that needs some development or is polishing up ready for production. Join a round table with Gabriella and other creatives to elevate your scripts.
Workshop Time at 14:00PM, HATCH 1
Creative Social!
Don't worry it's not as awkward as its sounds! We have a smashing social evening on the way, and hopefully it will have you breaking the ice.
Hat Factory Cafe at 16:00PM
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I Hate You and Everything You Represent
A man falls in love for the first time but feels guilty about it.
Screening at: 16:20PM
Her Castle
A reclusive hoarder finds her solitary existence upset when a kind-hearted social worker shows up at her door, and leaves her questioning if she can open herself up to the possibility of learning to live again.
Screening at: 16:30PM
OPARÁ
A mother lost in her grief, seeks to overcome the loss of her son and goes on a transcendental journey to unleash all her pain. Her tears flow with the waters of the Opará River (São Francisco River), to the mouth, where the river meets the sea and where she finds love again.
Screening at: 16:50PM
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Backseat Driver
A London cabbie navigates his way through another night of picking up kinky couples and small talk serpents.
Screening at: 17:10PM
Musician Finale
The final moments where the crowd can enjoy a diverse range from singers, rappers and bands before casting their vote across all categories.
Showcase at: 17:30PM
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DRAFTS
Artist description coming soon
CIDDA
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Forever International
Forever International is a collective of multi-talented creatives with a passion for rap and hip-hop. They bring a fresh perspective to the genre with their innovative sound and style.
