BFI NETWORK & Film Academy showcase with Q&A

Engage in a thought-provoking Q&A session hosted by BFI NETWORK Talent Coordinator Ella McDonald, featuring “Homegrown” director Corinne Walker.

Experience a showcase of exceptional, regionally funded films by BFI NETWORK South West & BFI Film Academy South West.

Slow Burn

After an accident, a 1970s firefighter must extinguish terrifying trauma as he risks everything to reignite his career.

Writer-Director Tommy Gillard
Producer Simeon Costello & Arsalan Motovali
Production Company Spinning Path Ltd
Year complete 2023
Run time 14:24

Goodbye Python

When the funding is cut from their grief healing program Kai is ordered to shut down Python, a conscious computing system. Guiding the computer to sleep Python runs the simulation on Kai against protocol, and they are forced to confront the person they need let go of the most…

Writer-director Frankie Fox
Producer Milo Beyts
Writer Bryan Chainey
Year complete 2023
Run time 5:08

Homegrown

On the hottest day of the year, tensions reach boiling point at a fruit farm as Bajan migrant worker Nicole takes matters into her own hands.

Writer-director Corinne Walker
Producer Sophie Freeman
Production Company Redfield Films
Year complete 2023
Run time 14:45

Spines

When book-loving Thomas meets sporty Agnes, he learns how to use his storytelling to bridge the gap between them, show empathy and forge a new friendship.

Writer-director Joseph Inman

Producer Lily Woodcock

Production Company Bear Behind You

Run time 11 Minutes

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