Northern Voices - Short Film Anthology (15+)

Discover local talent - from heartfelt dramas to experimental satires, these 10 captivating short films spotlight the diverse voices and unique perspectives of Northern filmmakers. Watch films from Morecambe, Lancaster, Barrow-in-Furness, Preston, Kendal, Manchester and more.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with filmmakers.

AGE RATING: 15+

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Fade to Black
UK, 3:49, Drama, Surrealism, Music
Samuel Mason
David is trapped in a cyclical reality, navigating through memories and present moments under the watchful eye of Jenna, his ex-girlfriend.

GRIM
UK, 15:32, Drama, Dark Comedy
Grace Alwyn Ashworth
A grieving man's plans to end his life are thwarted by the presence of a mysterious stranger with seemingly sinister motives.

KITSCH
UK, 7:00, Experimental, Student
Ethan Ward
The filmmaker, alongside his colleague The Camera, is determined to make the most artistic film this screening's audience has ever seen.

Lay-by
UK, 5:00, Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Stuart Armstrong
Married man Barry gets more than he bargains for when he secretly attempts his first gay hook-up.

Morecambe
UK, 7:20, Documentary
Seb Morgan
A film showing the relationship the people of Morecambe have with their town, it’s turbulent history and the prospect of The Eden Project.

Of Sound Mind
UK, 10:00, Drama, Thriller
BFI Cumbrian Film Academy students
At risk of losing his job at a sound studio, a Foley artist finds dark inspiration for a film as deadlines loom and the pressure rises.

Paint
UK, 9:54, Experimental, Drama
Corran Gourlay
With every layer of paint, the room gets smaller. An old widower must come to terms with his grief so he can go on living for his son.

Tommy the Superhero
UK, 16:33, Drama, Action
Sam Turnbull
A young Lancashire lad dreams of becoming a superhero. Faced with life's hardships, he must dig deep to find the true heroism.

WanderLand
UK, 14:52, Drama, Social Realism
Nicole Pott
A young girl attempts to navigate the sea front on the search of her missing mother over one night.

Wishbone
UK, 9:58, Period Drama
Karen Bird, Kerry Kolbe
A working class teen pursues her photography dream through a 60-year journey in Barrow-in-Furness, from 1960 to today.