String of the System

6

A topical piece of film that looks at ho we are all slaves to something, be it our boss or money. A cleverly constructed piece of film that hammers its point home.

Shell Game

7

A lovely family short. Delightful animation with a charming story.

Li.Le

7

A beautifully animated and stirring short. Simple and yet poignant in its depictions of both sadness and hope.

Jiating (Family)

7

Their secret is one they will defend fiercely to keep their family together. A look at how far a family will go, and how strong familial ties are. A brilliant premise that plays with the popular zombie genre.

Home Free

7

An outsider looking in to this world sees something very different to what Home Free portrays. A film that shows us that hat is on the surface is no indication of what is underneath. A fantastic look into the life of someone who otherwise goes unnoticed.

Pure Madness

8

A terrifying and compelling journey into the mind of someone suffering intensely. The realness of the script is evident, and the performance of the lead is astounding in its emotional rawness. The fact that this is based on actual experiences shines through.

I love YU

7

A nostalgia filled trip down memory lane, I Love YU is full of emotion. A charming homage to past relationship and the country that it flourished in.

Quelle vie!

5

A somewhat odd premise that sometimes works but sometimes falls short. The comedic element is lacking and at times its slow, losing track of its narrative pace. Performances are admirable and the writing is good in parts.

Forget Me Not

7

Tense and jumpy, Forget Me Not is a lesson in how to create a tension filled thriller. Minimalist dialogue and an intense performance from the lead make this a brilliant watch.

Orange

7

Orange explores that moment when a relationship has begun to fall apart, two people are drifting away and just need the push to leave. That moment can come at anytime, and when it does its life changing. A slow burning drama that simmers with tension and emotion throughout.

Cupids

6

Its amazing how difficult it is for two strangers to actually talk to each other, now that everyone is attached to their phones. Cupids demonstrates how simply meeting and talking may be going out of fashion. Comical, yet typical look at modern dating.

Le Pardon

7

Le Pardon is simply divine in its portrayal of its narrative. Set design, costume and cinematography that beautifully create its period aesthetic.

The Apple

7

A very well constructed short film that examines a young boys struggle with saying goodbye to everything he knows. Fantastic performances from the young actors and a wonderfully charming production overall.

The Thing About Sofia

8

Autism in females is a topic that is largely glossed over, its an intricate and complex topic that is dealt with exceptionally in this film. The journey autistic women face when trying to find a way of coping with their autism and trying to get others to understand is dealt with empathetically.

Limbo

7

A somewhat peculiar concept that is brilliant in its execution. A short film that is thematically and visually astounding. Exceptional performances from such young talent and beautifully atmospheric cinematography.

Stay

5

A number of people living in a small space will always result in tension, drama and comedy. Stay provides an insight into a intense living situation through a variety of different yet intertwining stories.

Autumn Leaves

6

A very cute film that raises a smile. Simple in its story yet elegant in its execution.

Me & I

7

A brilliant take on how we make decision and react to situations, and what influences our decisions on how to react. Short and to the point with accomplished performances.

Inner Me

8

A stunningly produced documentary that focuses on something so emotive and raw that its hard to leave the film behind. The upfront honesty about the pain and degradation these women face is astounding.

PICK A HOSTAGE

6

Satirical and comical, Pick A Hostage will definitely raise a smile in audiences. Well performed by the two leads who have a definite chemistry with witty dialogue.

Phantom Cinama

6

Phantom Cinema is almost mesmerising its visual aesthetic. Evoking memories and experiences long since forgotten. An oddly moving piece of almost ethereal film.