BLOCK 11
12.30 UNTIL 2.45PM - THE COMPLEX
12.30 until 1.30pm - q&a with david atkinson of newscheck - the complex
break - 15 mins
1.45PM UNTIL 2.45PM - THE RESILIENCE OF THE POPPY DOCUMENTARY - THE COMPLEX
THE RESILIENCE OF THE POPPY - DOCUMENTARY
LEBANON
LENGTH: 30 MINS FOLLOWED BY Q&A
with filmmaker mona hammoud
The Resilience of the Poppy dives into Lebanon’s stand-up comedy scene, where laughter is a survival mechanism, despite a backdrop of war. Through the sharp wit of comedians like Wissam Kamal, Chaker Bou Abdalla, John Achkar, Stephanie Ghalbouni, and Mohamad Baalbaki, the documentary reveals how humor empowers Lebanese people to confront their toughest challenges. It’s a compelling story of resilience, where every joke becomes a tool to push back against hardship and keep hope alive, showcasing Lebanon’s unbreakable spirit.
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break - 15 mins
(or, run to the light house cinema!)
BLOCK 12
3PM UNTIL 5.30PM - SHORTS & INTERNATIONAL FEATURE - LIGHT HOUSE CINEMA
BAPS AND BUNS
IRL
Length: 13mins 10sec
By Noel McInerney
A feisty OAP desperate to pay for her son’s wedding band starts a ZoomFans baking channel, but quickly realises that her version of baps and buns may be somewhat different...
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IRL
Length: 13mins 10sec
By Noel McInerney
A feisty OAP desperate to pay for her son’s wedding band starts a ZoomFans baking channel, but quickly realises that her version of baps and buns may be somewhat different...
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YELLOW BELT
IRL
Length: 18mins
By Allyn Quigley
As his parents separate, a young boy on the cusp of adolescence develops an unrealistic crush on an older teenage girl in his Taekwondo class but soon finds out that no matter what age you are love can sometimes hurt.
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IRL
Length: 18mins
By Allyn Quigley
As his parents separate, a young boy on the cusp of adolescence develops an unrealistic crush on an older teenage girl in his Taekwondo class but soon finds out that no matter what age you are love can sometimes hurt.
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THE SHELVES
UK
Length: 4mins 32sec
By Espen Johnson
Have you ever bought haunted shelves from Facebook marketplace and tried to get your money back? Yeah? Right, well then you'll know it's not for the feint of heart.
UK
Length: 4mins 32sec
By Espen Johnson
Have you ever bought haunted shelves from Facebook marketplace and tried to get your money back? Yeah? Right, well then you'll know it's not for the feint of heart.
CANTATA
IRL
Length: 11mins 44sec
By Fionn Foley & Dave Fox
Darren needs help. His fears and anxieties are manifesting themselves in the most unusual of ways- through the medium of opera. He visits his therapist to find a quick solution, but sometimes restoring harmony is about facing the music.
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IRL
Length: 11mins 44sec
By Fionn Foley & Dave Fox
Darren needs help. His fears and anxieties are manifesting themselves in the most unusual of ways- through the medium of opera. He visits his therapist to find a quick solution, but sometimes restoring harmony is about facing the music.
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COUNTING IN
3.50pm until 5.30pm
international feature - light house cinema
Q&A WITH FILMMAKERS
