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Skill and vision fuel the best short films, as these early experiments from revered directors illustrate.
Short films are at the heart of new British Cinema. It's in short filmmaking that countless emerging talents find their voice, and where a new generation of storytellers challenge and entertain in original ways. Among today's shorts filmmakers are the feature giants of tomorrow. The BFI has proudly backed many great shorts over the years and here you can find some of the most beautiful, fun and daring. From Stephen Frears' 1967 film debut to Terence Davies' remarkable trilogy and on to the 1990s 'New Directors', 21st century digital pioneers and beyond, the Shorts collection shows filmmakers at their experimental and innovative best.
All Consuming LoveAll Consuming Love
Animation & Artists Moving Image 2011 9 minsDirector: Louis Hudson
Kevin Eldon voices this oddball, award-winning animated short about a tiny middle-aged man who lives inside a stray cat.
AnthonyAnthony
Comedy 2013 15 minsDirector: J. van Tulleken
Tim Key stars stars as a surly and self-centred Santa in this pitch-black Christmas comedy.
BabyBaby
Drama 2000 12 minsDirector: Wiz
A teenager (Ben Whishaw) pays a sexually charged visit to the swimming pool.
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Drama 2011 8 minsDirector: Douglas Hart
Our parents always told us 'never talk to strangers'. But, surely, we all have to phone home sometimes? Award-winning short film starring Peter Mullan.
The Chocolate AcrobatThe Chocolate Acrobat
Fantasy 1995 38 minsDirector: Tessa Sheridan
An elderly woman in a care home strikes up a sensual, nostalgic relationship with a young nurse.
A Family PortraitA Family Portrait
Animation & Artists Moving Image 2009 5 minsDirector: Joseph Pierce
A family struggle to mask underlying resentments in this darkly funny animation from Joseph Pierce.
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