lipstick | Natasha Lay captures the feeling of being 18 again
In lipstick, Natasha Lay revisits at formative encounter in a bathroom in the short with premieres at Two Short Nights
Dartmoor Calling | Activists don’t write down their own stories
Dartmoor Calling is a documentary reflecting how the national park came about, and what it means to people. Director Charlotte Bill explains
Abigail’s An Activist Now | comedy lights a spark
Abigail’s An Activist Now sees an unlikely candidate aim to do their bit to change teh world. Micha Colombo explains
In the grip of Megan Tremethick | horror star on success, opportunities and Amicus
Megan Tremethick is at the forefront of British horror. The Cornish actress tells us why it’s important to define your own success
“The whole thing is a wild ride” | Kenjo McCurtain
Kenjo McCurtain highlights connections in a world of loneliness. His Automation was a winner at ERFF. Now he’s got a feature under his belt
Follow the fight for better water quality | Jo in the Water
Jo in the Water is a feature doc that follows Jo Bateman’s court case against South West Water and ripples into other grassroots campaigns
A family struggles with grief in Cornish language film
Director Jennifer Fletcher and writer Darcy Vanhinsbergh on the family struggles in Cornish language film Drog Yw Genev Vy. My A’Tha Ka
The Harp of Broken Strings | evoking imagination with natural beauty
In The Harp of Broken Strings, writer director Noah Illas inspires thought, memory and loss in the natural beauty of Dartmoor
Scrutiny of Friendship | Ralph Hutchins pursues authentic tensions
Authenticity and honest run through Scrutiny of Friendship. Writer and director Ralph Hutchins explains why he made the film in rural Somerset
Satu – Year of the Rabbit | Nothing is muted
Satu – Year of the Rabbit has been wowing with its cinematography. The person responsible for it, James Chegwyn shares the Laos adventure
A Vampire’s Reflection | mysterious, cinematic and moody
Writer director Sam Cox explains how he created the moody, mysterious and historic short A Vampire’s Reflection
King Henry | Harry Faint is ready to smash mirrors
Harry Faint made short film King Henry based on his own experience. He tells us about his ambition for films to change the world
Other | Emma Johnson finds her focus in film about difference
Other by Emma Johnson is an animation that resonates with difference. The Exeter Phoenix commission also helped Emma find her focus
Razor Blade Smile | from a dirtier, more dangerous world
Razor Blade Smile is a ground-breaking in its indie horror ways. And it’s making a special 25th anniversary appearance at Hell Tor in Exeter
To Fire You Come At Last | folk horror is marooned in darkness
To Fire You come At Last by Sean Hogan is a film that pulls on folk and cultural traditions to become a claustrophobic nightmare
Clarke Andrews Tempest | magic and forgiveness in new feature
Clarke Andrews Tempest mixes memory and forgiveness, folk tunes and magic. Writer, director, actor Charlie Coldfield shares the story
Red Pill | twists and questions to spark conversation
Jake Cauty’s new film Red Pill takes an unflinching approach to the new addiction. He explains why he made it
‘Everyone’s got a secret’ | actor Craig Russell on new film Protein
Falmouth-based Craig Russell is in dark social horror Protein. He explains how the film and his character in it developed
O Shadow of Ours | “An unfiltered, intimate look at the human impact of the conflict”
The injustices faced by those fleeing war are highlighted in O Shadow of Ours. Director Alexandru Dragan explains how it was made
The Guilt in Liberation | ambitious experimental thriller
The Guilt in Liberation is a new experimental thriller that has pushed the young filmmakers to the limit. Zach Pike and Jacob Perry explain
I Don’t Need Adult Conversation | the dark side of motherhood
I Don’t Need Adult Conversation is Vika Evdokimenko’s docu-fiction about her journey into motherhood and embracing all of the experience
Romeo n Juliet 4EVA | “what if we tried to make their dreams reality”
Romeo n Juliet 4EVA is a new film from director Paul Bucknor, which grew out of Shakespeare and a reality TV show. He explains
The Scottish Play | “It was a bit of a local legend”
The Scottish Play is a short documentary from James Soldan about a disastrous local performance of Macbeth that went down in history
Washed Up | unconventional comedy with indie charm
Washed Up is a feature romantic comedy that is full of the unconventional, charm and a sense of Cornwall. Producer Izzy Wilkinson explains
Hell Tor | celebrating, inspiring and bringing people together
Hell Tor is a film festival in Devon that attracts top horror film names and has an ethos of inclusivity. Organisers Carrion Events explain
“We need a completely new way of looking” | Lois Norman
Lois Norman creates a bold intimacy with her films and puts female artists front and centre. Her latest Crave is premiered during Exeter Pride
“I want to honor his dream” | Sam Shahid on Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes
George Platt Lynes influenced so many photographers that Sam Shahid jumped at the chance of making a documentary about that trail blazer
A Small Quiet English Town | celebrating the identity of Sidmouth Folk Festival
A Small Quiet English Town is a documentary that captures the essence of the 70 year old Sidmouth Folk Festival
Killcon | a comedy mockumentary about serial killers
Killcon is a dark comedy involving serial killers who meeting up. Writer, director and actor Caneshia Voisey explains how it was made
My Exploding House | Liberty Smith opens a door to memory, filmmaking and society
My Exploding House is a documentary by Liberty Smith that explores a personal story and exposes society, change and relationships
