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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

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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’

 

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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'

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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

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