NEW SHORTS: Midnight Movies (a Matinee)
Saturday, 23 January 2021
DOSING, dir. Matty Crawford
From developing late night photos at the lab to anxiously tugging at a loose hangnail, even the most innocuous of activities can stir panic and end up something dreadful.
This year’s offering of gore and nefariousness takes us on a visceral ride through sinister cults, the dangers of microdosing, the darker side of taxidermy and insects - lots of insects. With new lockdown experimenta from LSFF alumni Bryan M. Ferguson (Satanic Panic ‘87).
We recommend keeping tradition with a midnight viewing.
Programmed by Philip Ilson. 77'
This programme contains gore and general no good!
PETER THE PENGUIN
Andrew Rutter
9'
2020
United Kingdom
Nigel is on his way to meet his partner's daughter Emily for the first time. With high expectations in tow, he's hoping to make a great impression.
NOT ALONE
Marcus Clayton
2'
2020
United Kingdom
A sound recordist soon suspects that he might not be alone when he hears voices within the walls.
THE THING THAT ATE THE BIRDS
Sophie Mair, Dan Gitsham
12'
2020
United Kingdom
On the North Yorkshire Moors, gamekeeper Abel discovers the thing that is eating his grouse.
INSECTICIDE
Bryan M. Ferguson
5'
2020
United Kingdom
A visual manifestation of anxiety disorder and lockdown-induced paranoia with music from Alex Mackay of Mogwai.
THE MOTORIST
Ciaran Lyons
10'
2020
United Kingdom
When a man refuses to get out of his car after knocking someone down, justice takes a bizarre form.
DOSING
Matty Crawford
7'
2020
United Kingdom
It’s 10pm. Franks essay is due at 9am. He’s currently done no work for it. In the hope of improving his concentration, he indulges in some psychedelic microdosing.
4X6
Jamie Gyngell
6'
2020
United Kingdom
A collage artist finds a killer photo.
HANGNAIL
George Lowe
6'
2020
United Kingdom
One man's ambition for perfection will be his unravelling. When Toby's nerves get the better of him ahead of a date he's already late for, his nail biting leads him down a disturbing path.
STUFFED
Theo Rhys
19'
2020
United Kingdom
A dark musical love story about a taxidermist searching for a human to stuff and potentially finding eternal love.