New Shorts: Changing States
Sunday, 23 January 2022
Image: Easter Eggs, Nicolas Keppens, 2021
The characters in these films find themselves in emotional transit, navigating new terrain in their lives. Drawing upon the maelstrom of emotions that accompany great change, the films employ a visual language of celebration, confusion, dread and anticipation. A young man struggles to reconcile the terse relationship with his father before he leaves for a military tour. A teenage friendship oscillates between abusive and compelling. A young woman makes a decision that confounds her boyfriend. These distilled moments gesture to grander, and sometimes life-altering changes.
Curated by Varun Raman
2003
Harris Dickinson
13'
2021
United Kingdom
On the eve of a young soldier's deployment, his father makes one last attempt to reconnect before it’s too late.
Bend
Georgia Goggin
8'
2021
United Kingdom
Maggie's encounter with the father of the boy who assaulted her teenage daughter tests her instinctive ‘rise above’ response to its limit.
Easter Eggs
Nicolas KEPPENS
14'
2021
Belgium
The Chinese restaurant is empty. The exotic bird’s cage stands wide open. Two friends, Jason and Kevin, see this as an opportunity to catch and sell them. Catching the birds ain’t as simple as it seems.
At Dawn: Good Manners To Look Good
Chloée Maugile
5'
2021
United Kingdom
Anthony Gopaul is experiencing a hypnotic and surreal happening as he sits alone in his living room. He relives disappointments, cravings, and ecstasy whilst starring at his surroundings. As he faces hallucinations, visions of masculinity and spirituality flood his home. Viewers witness explorations of the surreal and otherness set against the backdrop of a South London residence.
everyone has my jacket.
Russell Atkinson
3'
2021
United Kingdom
“One of us has to change” takes a whole other meaning in
this short animation about fashion, gender dysphoria and
acceptance; as we follow a singular protagonist narrating
an internal struggle when a brown corduroy jacket makes
its way into his closet.
Bug
Luke Nairn
10'
2021
Canada
A depressed young man heads to the city for the weekend to house sit for his older brother.
Night of the Living Dread
Ida Melum
11'
2021
United Kingdom
When a power cut ruins Ruby's bedtime routine, she finds herself haunted by some unwanted guests. The only way for Ruby to get a peaceful night of sleep is to confront her visitors.
THE LAST DAY OF PATRIARCHY
Olmo Omerzu
15'
2021
Czech Republic
Nina is pregnant by Jakub. Today, he introduces her to his family. They’re all gathered in the hospital at the bedside of his grandfather. Just as the young lady tries to put on a brave face, she is faced with the surprising reaction of the dying relative: he wants to see her breasts. This sparks a debate to which she is not invited – should the patriarch’s last vow be satisfied?