The True Self | Japanese gets personal
The Japan Foundation Touring Film is visiting Devon with a selection of films that open eyes and insight in the true self of cinema
Two Short Nights filled with resilience, connection and unique voices
Two Short Nights proved that creative visual – and audio – storytelling is a powerful connector for unique voices and shared humanity
Rose of Nevada | dates for South West early preview tour
Mark Jenkin is going on a special South West tour of his latest film, the ghostly time-slip drama Rose of Nevada, before its general release
Don’t Be Prey | swimming with sharks and searching for trust
Don’t Be Prey is an exhilarating journey in a pulse racing adventure as one swimmer challenges himself to face up to vulnerability and trust
Mother Company | young choir gives community a fresh voice in docu-fiction
Experimental doc Mother Company highlights the plight of a post-industrial Northern Greece with a choir of children in a disused factory
Huntsman | capturing the authentic twists and turns of a chase
Huntsman by writer director Ralph Hutchins sees romantic intrigue play out with the backdrop of a New Year’s Day hunt
Booted | creative collaboration leads to unexpected places
In Booted, Amy and Alyn bring tingling life-lesson to, well, to life, in a film that is touching, reflective and puts family at its core
Resurrection | Dreaming at what cost?
Resurrection feels like a celebration of filmmaking and humanity, says Jacob Saul. Dive into a new cinematic masterpiece from director Bi Gan
Amélie | 25th anniversary free screenings
Tthe 25th anniversary of Amélie is being celebrated with over 100 free cinema screenings across the UK, courtesy of Escapes
Exeter Phoenix: Rail Tales | magical adventures
The Exeter Phoenix: Rail Tales animations, supported by GWR, travelled into areas only animation can, highlighting the joy of each journey
Huntsman | desire, conflict and human connection are messy
Huntsman: Where the Chase Begins is rural South West indie short that matches craft, with controversy, and cinematic ambition
Two Short Nights | packed programme, an abundance of South West talent
Two Short Nights is a tummy full of film goodness, so we’ve teamed up with Screen Devon to share a piece of that creative pie… yum, yum!
Refreshingly human | Isabella Esposito double bill
Wild Wild West, the latest film from Isabella Esposito is set in a digital future, but pulls on all those human aspect of creativity
Dorset-based film festival hosts a kaleidoscope of must-attend events
The Screams by the Sea film festival in Bournemouth has more for filmmakers that the high quality genre films. To a look at what’s on offer
On the Same Earth | Sam Cox dives into history and finds magic
On the Same Earth from writer director Sam Cox meticulously mines history to find connection and uncover magic
Dawnbreaker | science and belief and religion mix in Elinor Lower debut
Elinor Lower has moved into film with a debut in Dawnbreaker, which starts asking questions about belief, science and religion
Sunbeam | Sinead O’Toole reaches for the simple pleasures
Ditch the painting monkey’s, the search for happiness is not that complicated. Sinead O’Toole explains in her new film Sunbeam
Youth Club | “Part film, part participation, part collaboration”
Youth Club by Tiana Linden is an ambitious slice of film that promotes collaboration and participation throughout
OXTOBY – the other David | extraordinary artist holds the history of a vibrant scene
Pippa Marriott rediscovered the work of Pop Art painter David Oxtoby and had to share it with the world in OXTOBY – the other David
Wasteman | free tickets to UK prison thriller
Wasteman, the top-notch UK prison thriller, is out and there are free tickets available in the South West and UK. Check out where
Language of Life | sadness from a place of love
Language of Life tackles grief, growth and connection. Writer director Holly Janem talks about finding a film vibe in Cornwall
Rose of Nevada | something is amiss in Mark Jenkin’s latest
Rose of Nevada, Cornwall director Mark Jenkin’s latest, is about to set out on its voyage. But when it returns, something is amiss
Jo in the Water | “an ordinary person who stood up and took action”
Jo in the Water, the doc about a quest to sue South West Water over its water quality, brought people together further highlighted the issues
Low-fi sci-fi | Ben Wheatley and Bulk beguile in Exeter
Independent cinema proves a real success in the South West, even if reality isn’t the concern of Ben Wheatley’s new film Bulk
Spoiling You | prepare your senses to sizzle with ASMR horror
Prepare your senses as the poster for ASMR horror film Spoiling You is released. From Cornwall’s horror rising star Megan Tremethick
No previous experience required | Anyone can take the Two Short Nights 48 Hour Film Challenge
The 48 Hour Film Challenge from Two Short Nights is open for families looking for creative doings, schools, colleges, friends, and filmmakers
Expansive, immersive ambitious and indie | Ben Wheatley talks Bulk
An immersive sci fi on an indie budget, Bulk is Ben Wheatley’s on compromise new film, and he’s talking about it in Exeter
“The voice of a 6-year-old begging for help should never be ignored or forgotten” | The Voice of Hind Rajab
The Voice of Hind Rajab shares the pain of real grief from the rubble of destruction and finds humanity struggling to help
Screams By The Sea | 2 days of events, screenings, and celebrations of alternative culture
Screams By The Sea sees indie cinema alive and well in Dorset, with two days of events, screenings, and celebrations of alternative culture
I Wish You Could See Me | music and images to connect and remember
The music video for I Wish You Could See Me by Leona Whitfield takes in all her grandfather’s favourite places.
