It may be Monday, but it doesn’t have to feel like one! We’re onto day four of the festival and in our celebration of female filmmakers and the stories they’ve brought to life. Check out our whole lineup here and get ready for what’s in store today! We have even more shorts and features on the docket so take a look below, I’m sure you’ll like what you see.
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Monday 30th August Schedule
Showcase Selection
Lovecard Fate (Marianne Chase, Cath Shayler) 6 minutes – 16:00
Beta Male (Marianne Chase) 10 minutes – 16:15
Competition Selection
Oh Baby! (Meghann Artes) 9 minutes – 16:45
Parachute (Katherine Tolentino) 14 minutes – 17:15
Feature Films
Mr. Roosevelt (Noël Wells) 90 minutes – 18:00
My King (Maïwenn) 130 minutes – 19:45
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What You May Have Missed
- All the Empty Rooms Review: An Emotionally Powerful Documentary
Media Correspondent, Steve Hartman and photographer, Lou Bopp’s powerful seven-year project showcases ‘all the empty rooms’ of the children lost to school …But are their lives really lost if we still feel them here? This project specifically seeks out to tell their side of the story. Read our review here. - A Friend of Dorothy Review: Discovering the Great Power of Intergenerational Friendships
Lee Knight’s ‘A Friend of Dorothy’ is a heart-warming tale that speaks on bridging the gap between intergenerational friendships. Miriam Margoyles’ Dorothy and Alistair Nwachukwu’s JJ build an unlikely friendship after an accidental encounter. We review this Oscar-nominated Live-Action Short film that speaks on kindness, empathy, and building intergenerational connections. - The Good Boy Review: A Masterpiece in Crafting an Unsettling Thriller with a Great Message
Jan Komasa’s powerful thriller speaks on society’s troubled youth and a generation lost to social media. Stephen Graham and Anson Boon truly bring the characters from script into screen. The film speaks on Generation Z, their behaviour, and how social media is a big factor that shapes their lives. - Molly vs.THE MACHINES (Silver, 2026) Review: The Fight Against the Inevitable
It becomes hard to believe, as the information sinks in, you are left with a complete numbness filling your body…. - Sad Girlz (Tovar, 2026) Review: A Friendship Put to the Test
Nothing is more honest and wholesome than a story about a young female friendship being put to the test. Of… - The Ugly Stepsister Review: A Unique Twist on the Classic Cinderella Fairy-tale
Emilie Blichfeldt’s gruesome retelling of ‘Cinderella’ brings a new perspective on the tale – from that of ‘The Ugly Stepsister.’ Expect grotesque visuals and intricate prosthetics, along with a darker and scarier tone. We review the impressive direction, visuals, prosthetics and more on a film which speaks on tough beauty standards.
