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As a girl drops from the sky onto a crowded beach, a mysterious man drives at breakneck speed towards her. CHOKER is a unique narrative take on one of the biggest challenges facing our planet. Due to its 'no dialogue' nature, it is a film that we hope will resonate with audiences around the world. We believe that there needs to be more environmentally focused narrative fiction that will both entertain and educate in equal measure. CHOKER will be the first of a number we plan to make here in Cornwall... each with an unexpected twist.

CHOKER

Four young men fighting different mental health conditions reveal their greatest fears and challenges as they play drama games during a therapy workshop. * Zero-budget charity comedy-drama short film * Made in partnership with London-based charity Thrive LDN. It was filmed with zero-budget in one day at the National Youth Theatre in September 2019.

Workshop

A young woman selling stuff online invites a male buyer inside her apartment, only to discover that every opportunity for gain contains a risk of loss.

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We all perceive reality differently. One and the same romantic evening a man will see quite differently from what a woman sees. She is a romantic young lady who comes to visit her former boss, whom she is still in love with, and hopes that this evening will be the beginning of a big beautiful love story. And she is a nasty girl, of which there are hundreds who care only about his money and silk clothes. He is a gallant intellectual writer, versed in art, and ready to sing serenades to her. And he is a narcissistic womanizer, collecting a collection of broken hearts. Is the truth somewhere in the middle and can it be the same for two people?

Draft

Skint is a stark realist drama following a debt collector as he’s overwhelmed by his own “Buy-Now-Pay-Later” payments while trying to give his daughter the best life possible. With no other options left in the face of impending catastrophe, he’s forced to try and steal on the job.

SKINT

Homeless ex-soldier Mark has PTSD and is haunted by tragedy from his time in combat, causing chaos for ex-wife Emma. When Mark goes missing, Emma is desperate to find him and help Mark fight his demons.

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Our 3rd 2021 Drama Film selection featuring a post screening Q&amp;A with some of this year's drama filmmakers.

Drama 3 | SSFF2021 + Q&A

Our 3rd 2021 Drama Film selection featuring a post screening Q&A.

Drama 3 | SSFF2021

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Sunderland Shorts Film Festival celebrates short films with big ideas from the North East & around the world! Join us at our 6th annual fest: October 2021 #SSFF2021

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? Don't worry! Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.