Trauma Hurts: a film of family, love, loss and hope
Artist Tan Gillies’ new film explores the intense highs and lows of growing up, presented through the mysticism of Iceland, and the chaos of London.
Short films
Disney Launchpad is giving power to underrepresented filmmakers
With six shorts from underrepresented filmmakers landing on Disney+ today, Launchpad shows that Disney is taking diversity seriously.
Johnny Costi: “Stepping into art school was more intimidating than prison”
In prison at 18 and facing a 10-year sentence, artist Johnny Costi decided to turn his life around. Here, Jackson Payne and Jack Layfield’s film, Bapou, traces his journey up until now.
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Hot Wheels: Bradford’s car culture
Exhaust notes, dump valves and total freedom. Buckle up.
Lockdown: how one filmmaker captured commonality during crisis
Over a period of several weeks, director Stanley Brock asked families from across the UK to record their experiences of lockdown. The resulting film is a patchwork of stories that speak of empathy and hope.
Riz Ahmed is breaking up with Britain
On his new album he sets out his plans to create a new world for the displaced – a no man’s land in between “us” and “them”. Here, the actor, musician, poet and political activist talks of finally feeling like himself.