Twelve raw voices, one hour, zero patience for boring art.
Huw Stephens presents an exciting selection of short films from emerging artists and film-makers from across the UK. Topics are fresh, varied and thought-provoking, including a behind-the-scenes look at a zoo closing for the night, an honest account of farming the land, and a powerful love letter from a son to a mother who has cancer. Expect to be moved and challenged by these short dramas, observations and dance, made by a new generation of storytellers. Yew; Echdo; King of the Pit; Two B or Not Two B; Lucky House; Everything Is Fine; The Jacket; Cages; It's Always Been; Mary Lost Her Battle; Between the Dog and the Wolf; From His Perspective
Direction
First-timers swinging for fences with zero budget.
Writing
'Mary Lost Her Battle' will wreck your entire week.
Cinematography
Zoo at night shot like a horror film about loneliness.
Director
Sion Griffiths
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
BBC Introducing's film arm was basically throwing grant money at anyone with a phone and trauma — peak 2022 arts funding energy.
Huw Stephens normally DJs for Radio 1; this is his 'I went to film school' moment and he commits fully.
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