Beacons Short Film Showcase & Networking
A free event showcasing recent short films completed through our Beacons fund, with an opportunity for new and emerging filmmakers to mingle.
Ffilm Cymru and BFI NETWORK Wales warmly invite you to join us at Chapter Arts Centre for an evening of short films and filmmaking chat.
Programme
18:00 - screening in Cinema 2
19:00 - drinks and nibbles in the Café Bar
Films screening
Forest Coal Pit
Directed by Siôn Marshall-Waters, produced by Jessica Wheeler
Two elderly bachelor brothers live together on a small farm in Forest Coal Pit, South Wales. This super 8mm portrait explores the mundanity, vibrancy and intimacy of their relationship and hyperlocal world.
Run time: 15 mins
Jackdaw
Written and directed by Mac Nixon, produced by Ed Casey & Dan Bailey
Consumed by guilt, a tormented vagabond, who is capable of showing mercy and kindness to strangers, must make an impossible choice when the time comes to live up to a promise he made to the person he loves the most.
Starring Sulé Rimi, Lauren Clarke, Valmai Jones
Run time: 17 mins
Jelly
Written and directed by Samantha O’Rourke, produced by Rachel Wilson, Alex Ashworth, Victoria Fleming.
Kerry is bored. This small-town routine is suffocating her. But then one day she follows a path to an underground escape filled with jelly, snacks and hope.
Starring Non Haf, Rebecca Phasey
Run time: 16 mins
Practical information about this event
Please note that this event will not be socially distanced. Face coverings are no longer required by law, however we advise you to wear them to keep everyone safe. Full details on visiting Chapter, including Covid safety and Access information can be found on their website.
If you would like to attend and have any additional access requirements, please contact Tracy Spottiswoode on tracy@ffilmcymruwales.com or call 07902 492109 to discuss in confidence.
About Beacons
Our Beacons Short Film Fund is currently open for applications until Tuesday 5th July 2022. Run in partnership with BBC Wales, it provides funding as well as creative and practical support, training and mentoring opportunities to help filmmakers advance their careers. Short films produced through the scheme have achieved success at festivals, won numerous awards, been broadcast on BBC Wales and released on iPlayer.
We are running some free online events and bookable 121s with our team if you would benefit from further guidance. You can also follow BFI NETWORK Wales on Twitter for updates.