Mixed Shorts
Wednesday 13th March, 7.45pm - 9.30pm
@ Dive NQ Bar, Tib Street / Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1SH
1.
Poacher
Dir. Tom Whitworth
Kenya | 28 mins
Synopsis: A desperate farmer runs into trouble after he steals blood ivory from a gang of international terrorists.
2.
Rock Bottom
Dirs. Tristan Klein & Nick Baker
Australia | 7 mins
Synopsis: Welcome to Rock Bottom - a filthy underground bar, full of filthy underground bugs.
3.
Herringbone
Dir. Gene Du Plessis
USA | 10 mins
Synopsis: A young imprisoned woman subjugated to unspeakable cruelty discovers the chilling truth that humanity is at the root of her suffering- and perhaps her salvation.
4.
After Silence
Dir. Peter Kalos
Australia | 8 mins
Synopsis: A man on the edge, confronts the life he should have lived.
5.
I am Mia
Dir. Matthias Salzburger
UK | 14 mins
Synopsis: A controversial announcement pushes a boxer to fight for her name, her identity, and what is most important for her: the relationship with her daughter.
6.
Knuckles
Dir. Laura Groombridge
Australia | 10 mins
Synopsis: A man tangled in the violent criminal world of bare knuckle fighting pursues a misguided attempt at redemption.
After each film there will be a minute-long break, during which we invite the audience to complete scorecards. The cards go towards the scoring of the films and are sent directly to the filmmakers to provide insight into the audience's response.