
Saturday April 25th 2026
Award Guide:
U - Eligible for Best UK Film Award
​INT - Eligible for Best International Film Award
S - Eligible for Best Student Award
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All film screenings are at Brighton Dome Studio Theatre

11.30am
New Generation
Look out for the next generation of filmmakers in this showcase of the best cutting edge of talent from both UK and International. Recovery, washing up and queer identity are just some of the topics covered by this new generation of filmmakers, expect to see work from countries including Iran, France and Australia through to UK.
There will be a filmmaker Q+A at the end
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The Path of Sounds
Dir. Tom Raijasse, David Nguyen 8'
(France) S
MRI
Dir. Dougal Vecqueray 4'
(United Kingdom) S
How To Build A Sand Castle
Dir. Nour Khamis 4'
(Ecuador) S
About being a mother
Dir. Haiyi Liao 2'
(United Kingdom) S
Nanu!
Dir. Ansh Sirohi 9'
(India) S
BUG
Dir. Ali Masoumi 6'
(Iran) S
100 Degrees
Dir. Millie Watson 4'
(United Kingdom) S
NOT OKAY
Dir. MOHAMMED SHARIQ PUTHEN PEEDIAKKAL 2'
India S
OverThreaded
Dir. Lysander Wong 1'
(United Kingdom) S
RECEIPTS
Dir. Kai Francis 3'
(United Kingdom) S
Mission: WASH DISHES DON'T DIE
Dir. Miki Sheoaka Flett 3'
(Australia) S
TOAST
Dir. Ying Long 1'
(United Kingdom) S
Touch Grass
Dir. Emmanuel Edem Foli 4'
(United Kingdom) S
Our Lady of Rot
Dir. Bibi Erjavec 5'
Nanny Pat
Dir. Flora Webb 2'
(United Kingdom) S
I
Dir. Chih-Chen Hsu 4'
in Student
(Taiwan) S
Apple Gatherers
Dir. Danielle Rhoda 9'
(United Kingdom) S
Overdue
Dir. Rodrigo Malnati 6'
(United Kingdom) S
75’
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1.30pm
Artists Film
The joy of animation is it’s diversity of the medium both in form and ideation. This collection of films explore more experimental and non linear approaches to animation including pin screen, lithographc printing and hand painting from countries including Japan, Georgia and Croatia through to UK. There will be a filmmaker Q+A at the end
Check
Dir. Anita Gill 1'
(United Kingdom) U
REST
Dir. Ryotaro Miyajima 5'
(Japan) INT
Warp and Weft
Dir. Isolda Milenkovic 4'
(United Kingdom) U
Traces
Dir. Tilly Wallace 6'
(United Kingdom) U
Mini Horse
Dir. David Wischer 1'
(United States) INT
Choo,choo,choo,choose
Dir. Xiaohan Sun
(China) S
Lights, Haze
Dir. Tata Managadze 8'
(Georgia) S
Steeping
Dir' Eilidh Nicoll 3'
(United Kingdom) U
èµ° (zÇ’u)
Dir. Hannah Wu 4'
(United Kingdom) S
Opto Optics
Dir. Pearl Seemann 4'
(Germany) S
1976: Search for Life
Dir. Tess Martin 11'
(Netherlands) INT
endo
Dir. Eleanor Szydlowska 1'
(United Kingdom) S
senses alight
Dir. Gülberk Elif BoÅŸgelmez 2'
(Turkey) S
Tulipomania: Shines On
Dir. Cheryl Gelover, Tom Murray 3'
(United States) INT
Orgasm – In 5 Acts
Dir. Beatrice Pucci 5'
(Italy) INT
Mother Tongue
Dir. Duncan Senkumba 3'
(United Kingdom) U
Action Bog
Dir. Winston Hacking 1'
(Canada) INT
D4 or E4?
Dir. Umang(mango) Mankodiya3'
(United Kingdom) U
When We Meet
Dir. Jason Giglio 1'
(United States) INT
So Many Different Things
Dir. Sakshi Jain 3'
(United States) INT
Moral Support
Dir. Vuk Jevremovic 4'
(Croatia) INT
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76’
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4pm
Industry Talk: Golden Wolf
This years industry talk will be with Golden Wolf! Come down with questions, learn more about their studio and the animation industry!
Golden Wolf is an award-winning creative agency founded in 2013, with offices in London and New York. The studio has built a global reputation for crafting bold motion & design that blends unconventional humour with youthful energy. Golden Wolf’s portfolio spans commercial campaigns, social content, AR/VR experiences and more. Known for its fast-paced visual dynamism and shareable impact, the creative agency's approach blends emerging technology with artistry and strategy. Alongside close partners like Doodles and Take Your Medicine, Golden Wolf is redefining the entertainment and advertising landscape by turning ideas into lasting experiences.
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If there are any BSL users for this event please email brightonanimation@gmail.com ahead of the event
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6pm
The Female Gaze
In second wave feminism Laura Mulvey presented the concept of The Male Gaze. This programme
subverts this and presents a selection of films either presenting the female experience or the
world through the eyes of a female director. Including documentary, narrative and experimental
from countries including Palestine, Netherlands and UK. There will be a filmmaker Q+A at the end
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If I Raised My Mother
Dir. Bhavna Madan Mohan 2'
(United Kingdom) S
A Bloody Situation
Dir. Nerian Keywan 6'
(Palestine) INT
Curfew
Dir. Faye Ameera Saffron Craig 5'
(United Kingdom) U
House of Broken Hearts
Dir. Aisha Madu 14'
(Netherlands) INT
Unanimated Strangers
Dir. Róisín Sinai 5'
(Ireland) INT
Qamajai
Dir. Yerkezhan (Kei) Sabitbekova 3'
(Germany) S
CW: Reference to abuse
I'm not sure
Dir. Luisa Zürcher 10'
(Switzerland) INT
What does it feel like to have ADHD?
Dir. Robert Glassford 1'
(United Kingdom) U
polliwog
Dir. Julia Skala 9'
(Germany) S
Words of Her
Dir. Charlene Xu 10'
(United States) INT
Wish You Were Ear
Dir. Mirjana Balogh 10'
(Hungary) S
76’

8pm
You've Got to Laugh
Introducing the first ever comedy programme to BIAF! When the world is turning dystopian it’s good to laugh, these collection of films contain a more light hearted comedic perspective of the world. Expect amorous tooth brushes, sushi parties and judo dogs in this collection from countries including Singapore, Austria through to UK. There will be a filmmaker Q+A at the end
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Jazz Emu: Fun Kitai Furai Dei
Dir. Hunter Allen 3'
(United Kingdom) U
Brush me
Dir. Nikolaus Jantsch 2'
(Austria) INT
CW: contains adult themes
i have a
Dir. Rory Waudby-Tolley 5'
(United Kingdom) U
Peaches' Bunker (Dog Judo)
Dir. Andrew Kelleher 2'
(United Kingdom) U
DUCKS
Dir. AJ Jefferies 5'
(United Kingdom) U
FRIED!
Dir. Lizzie Watts 10'
(United Kingdom) U
Kiss Me Climax
Dir. Shara Tay 4'
(Singapore) S
CW: contains adult themes
YAK
Dir. Trevor Hardy 1'
(United Kingdom) U
Angry Cars
Dir. Shaun Clark 7'
(United Kingdom) U
Chef Gustav
Dir. Luke Frangeskou 3'
(United Kingdom) S
CW: contants mild gore
The Undying Pain of Existence
Dir. Oscar Jacobson 5'
(Germany) S
Service Bus
Dir. Elmer Mikael Lødemel 4'
(Denmark) S
Meal Deal
Dir. Niamh McArdle, Amy Mulcahy, Anais Mia Diane Kheir 4'
(United Kingdom) S
The Last Gammon
Director Elmaz Ekrem Littlewood 9'
(United Kingdom) U
BUS!
Dir. Asta Azopardi 2'
(United Kingdom) S
Easy Peelers
Dir. Alice Cox 1'
(United Kingdom) S
sushi party
Dir. ka lok sobel chan 3'
(Hong Kong) INT
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71'

2 - 5.30pm
VR Hub, Brighton Unitarian Church
Bringing you the first ever VR hub at BIAF! In collaboration with East Sussex College come and have an interactive experience from the works of international and local artists Kris Hofman and Kim Noce. There will be 4 headsets available to immerse yourself with assistance from students from East Sussex College.
Saturday and Sunday 25/26th April, Unitarian Church opposite main festival venue Brighton Dome
- Saturday public opening times 2 - 5.30pm
- Sunday public opening times 1.30 - 5pm
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Free, no need to book just drop in

