A selection of shorts from talented emerging filmmakers who wouldn’t let the lack of a budget get in their way from making their mini-masterpieces. All works have had production budgets of under £2500.

The Full Spectrum of Nag (Sam Brain)

A husband and wife’s ordinary weekday breakfast features a surprising routine.

Busy [London Premiere] (Jane Moriarty)

Lucy and her friends decide to put their next date in the diary, but it proves harder than they anticipated.

Coupon [London Premiere] (Taylor Caddick)

When a customer attempts to redeem their coupon, the promotion forces a robbery.

The Worst Hangover (Jonny Ruff)

Beth knows that tomorrow is an early start… but out at the bar she just can't help herself. When morning comes she is visited by an unwelcome guest.

Lifelessnessless (Riley Wong)

In the afterlife, Melanie meets Death, an HR-lady who executes a rigorous performance review of Melanie's banal life.

Extraction [London Premiere] (Lola Shaw)

A 25 year old woman's wisdom tooth forces her to stop infantilising herself.

After the Fact [London Premiere] (Josh Silverlock)

A group of young uni friends attempt to become viral prank YouTubers. Their need for ever more extreme reactions pushes them to cross a line.

Wake [World Premiere] (Alan Mckenna)

Josh wants nothing more than to connect with his father, Mick. Mick wants nothing more than a hard drink.

Star Quest! (Domhnall Cotter)

Set in a hospital, a famous sci-fi has-been actor connects with a terminally ill boy. Beneath the shimmering veneer of the retro sci-fi fantasies lies a moving narrative of hope, friendship, and acceptance.

Old School (Ieuan Coombs)

In this documentary, former world champion bodybuilder Ian Dowe reflects on his past and future.

Hopes and Beans (Klara Kaliger)

Inspired by a self-help book, Zoe offers to buy a stranger a coffee. And it goes terribly wrong. So she starts over – even worse. And again – absolute car crash.