Want to see the best of the best from the 2017 competition? Catch a selection of the award-winning short and animated films in this unmissable showcase.

Catch a selection of the award-winning short and animated films in this unmissable showcase.

This hilarious road movie follows the misadventures of the worst rock and roll band in the world, the Leningrad Cowboys.

A genre-blending horror comedy where a group of friends get sucked into an infamous 80s horror film.

Though best known for his features, Aki Kaurismäki’s unique style and worldview are equally seen in the numerous short films he has directed since the early 1980s.

The Final Girls celebrate the grisly, gruesome world of body horror with this collection of shorts.

Highlighting the most popular themes and content within Spanish Deaf Shorts, we find out about their cultural identity and style.

One man’s quest for a roof. A contemporary moral tale of love, lust, birth, death, infidelity, murder, revenge, redemption…and the housing crisis.

The films selected for this programme feature a representation of Deafness not as the main form of conflict but as part of a wider narrative and present a unique representation of the Deaf community in the 21st Century.

A charming animated love story based on Raymond Briggs’ autobiographical book about his parents Ethel and Ernest who lived through major changes during their 40 years of marriage, voiced by Brenda Blethyn and Jim Broadbent.

DepicT! is Watershed’s international short film competition that, since its creation by Brief Encounters in 1998, has been challenging filmmakers to create 90 second ultra-short masterpieces.

This takes the classic fairy tales of Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, Jack & the Beanstalk and Cinderella, mixing and serving them with a mischievous twist.

This year Polish animation celebrates 70 years, that's why Polish Animation Producers Association present newest Polish children's productions from all over the world.

A look back on VS1’s film archive, highlighting VS1 creative productions that have delivered quirky, comic, and emotional films reflecting the lives of the Deaf community.

A brilliant selection of new short films from around the world chosen by young people for young people.

To celebrate his 50th birthday we present the best adventures of Reksio, the beloved Polish cartoon dog, and other Polish kid gems...

Encounters have teamed up with Oska Bright Film Festival to present an autism friendly screening, mixing animation, music films, documentary and drama

Based on the bestselling bedtime book which follows the intrepid adventures of siblings Stan, Katie, Rosie, Max, the baby and Rufus the dog, who set off on an expedition in search of bears, determined to ‘catch a big one’.

Leave your political correctness at the door for some of these films take no prisoners and leave you feeling rather soiled by the end. These films will touch you in more ways than one

Imagined Futures invites you to discover the Arab region's most exciting new voices in this rich mix of sci-fi, animation and drama.

This is not for the faint-hearted and will likely make you squirm with outrage and revulsion. Buckle down for a bumpy ride and hope you’ve got your good sea-legs on…

Shola Amoo's award winning multimedia feature film about gentrification in Brixton, incorporating fiction, documentary and performance art.

Here’s a selection of powerful stories reminding us of a the refugee and migration crisis which often fails to make the headlines.

A showcase of shorts from UK filmmakers supported through Creative England.

Yuichi Ito will present his fims such as "Harbor Tale", a stop-motion adventure following the travels of a red brick at Yokohama harbour which has been infected by the human desire to explore the world.

By turns unsettling, atmospheric or utterly baffling, these visionary stories are guaranteed to delight your senses and spark your imagination.

The attention in the Polish Voices programmes is focused on women, who take the lead on both sides of the camera.

Shorts From Turkey introduces films that allow a glimpse of trends that are leading the evolving culture of Turkey.

Flora and fauna are the hardy perennials in the land of animation. Here are some weird and wonderful life forms to admire.

The attention in the Polish Voices programmes is focused on women, who take the lead on both sides of the camera.

This year’s programme is composed of productions/co-productions from Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Syria, The Netherlands, and the UK.

These films go from one extreme to the other; from sweet and light-hearted to ominous deep oppression.

From animation and comedy to dance and spoken word – these bold and creative short films reflect the mosaic of contemporary life through the lens of young artists.

Some of the best Italian short films shown at Magma.

Accidents happen and for the characters in this programme, something unforeseen disrupts the course of their existence, with no turning back.

A wild, vibrant, and very American mix of cultures, generations, lesbian love and wrestling.

From blossoming teenage love to online dating at 80, these charming stories remind us of the magic of love.

A delightful selection of ridiculously entertaining short films.

Daphne is a young woman negotiating the tricky business of modern life. Caught in the daily rush of her job and a nightlife kaleidoscope - she is witty, funny, the life of the party.

This programme plays with emotional states; from love, anxiety and attraction to desire, sadness and hate.

Carol Salter's feature debut is a reflection on death and the fragility of life but also a reflection what it is like to be young and alive; a tender elegy to friendship and caring for the dead.

This showcase celebrates the talent of female directors, animators, puppeteers and other filmmaking creatives, in front and behind the camera.

A person is a person, no matter how small. The filmmakers in this programme have turned their gaze to children and their world.

A rare chance to see a selection of films by the multi-award winning director Chris Shepherd.

Get acquainted with the best Polish documentary productions, both recent and archival in this Polish Voices guest programme curated by KFF Sales and Promotion.

Notions of personal, physical, mental, sexual and racial identity are explored in these short films capturing characters in search of themselves.

The attention in the Polish Voices programmes is focused on women, who take the protagonism on both sides of the camera.

SHORT MATTERS is the European Film Academy’s short film tour which brings the nominated short films to audiences across Europe – and beyond, providing a manifold panorama of young contemporary European filmmaking.

Each of these films tells a tale of life; from distant memories to everyday observations and obsessions.

An exciting selection of short films by young artist filmmakers aged 16-24. From animation and comedy to dance and spoken word – these bold and creative short films reflect the mosaic of contemporary life through the lens of young artists.

The Cartoon d’Or is a pan-European award for animation short films awarded to the best of the best of the prize-winning films from partner festivals.

As they say, it is all about the journey, not the destination. The characters in this selection of short films from France, Brazil, The Netherlands and Perù, learn important life-lessons while in transit.

The very best selection of Croatian animation.

Each film conjures a sense of anticipation and many deliver an unexpected twist and shock.

Tim is a good kid, Tim is a criminal. A morality tale of society's feared and forsaken.

Exciting and unsettling brand new science-fiction short films explores dystopias and post-apocalyptic worlds of tomorrow.

NAHEMI, The National Association of Higher Education in the Moving Image, presents a programme of some of the most exciting, dynamic and diverse films made in the UK this year by students studying at our member Institutions.

Spanning a range of styles and techniques; variety is the spice of life in this strange and compelling land of animated wonder.

A selection of outstanding student projects from Animationsinstitut, from 2D to 3D to VFX.

UWE_Film screen a selection of its recent graduate work (a mix of drama, documentary and experimental) in this event hosted by Programme Leader Freya Billington.

Philomela's Chorus brings together the work of four emerging black female and female identified artists from literature, visual arts and the moving image.

In this diverse overview of what it means to be exposed and feeling the foundations cracking under our feet, stories of frailty and resilience are explored with disarming honesty.

A collection of the best Polish Animation past and present.

Bold, risk taking shorts from learning disabled filmmakers - some from the upcoming Oska Bright festival in November, and some from the archives.

The characters in this compelling selection of short films give us an insight into the mysterious dynamics of communication and the need to reach out and connect.

Seven short films produced by Samm Haillay (Third Films) over the past 16 years.

A programme feautring the European Short Film Nominees 2016, a panorama of young contemporary European filmmaking.

This collection of powerful short animated films has high visual and emotional impact and each film has strength in the story.

A surreal selection of dark visions, ghostly stories and cautionary tales from the masters of European puppet animation.

Telling stories of families, friends, lovers and communities, this programme digs deep into the rich tapestry of relationships and the powerful emotions they evoke.