Young People's Programme Everything from Scratch n' Sniff cinema to animation workshops to school / home schoolers screenings and more at this year's Cornwall Film Festival 2026 YOUNG PEOPLE’S FILMS TURNING RED 1:30 PM | SATURDAY 21ST NOV | KING CHARLES HALL Join Mei the life-size Red Panda for this screening. Thirteen-year-old Mei Lee is torn between being her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. As if changing interests, relationships and emotions weren’t enough, whenever Mei gets too excited she transforms into a giant red panda. Pixar’s hugely entertaining coming-of-age comedy is funny, energetic and full of heart, celebrating friendship, family and the glorious messiness of growing up. PAY WHAT YOU CAN from £1 + booking fee Dir Domee Shi | USA | 2022 | 1hr 40mins | Animation / Comedy / Family | PG PAY WHAT YOU CAN SCRATCH N'SNIFF MATILDA 3:45PM | SATURDAY 21ST NOV | KING CHARLES HALL Brilliant, book-loving Matilda Wormwood has one problem: the grown-ups in her life are absolutely awful. Ignored by her parents and terrorised by the fearsome Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers she has some extraordinary powers of her own. Danny DeVito’s much-loved adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic is mischievous, magical and enormously funny, with Mara Wilson as the unforgettable Matilda. A big-screen treat for a new generation of troublemakers ! Audience members will receive a scratch card with 10 exciting odours which will bring Matilda to life. These remain a surprise until the screening, some are stinky and some are umm! PAY WHAT YOU CAN from £2 + booking fee Dir Danny DeVito | USA | 1996 | 1hr 38mins | Children / Comedy / Fantasy | PG PAY WHAT YOU CAN ANIMATION DAY A creative day of stop-motion animation and hands-on filmmaking activities for children and young people. Falmouth Art Gallery and Falmouth Library are teaming up to host our annual Fun Palace. This completely free, family-friendly celebration brings together arts, sciences, and culture. ACCESS - The venue is fully wheelchair accessible via the main lift, and we welcome everyone to chat, play, and explore. While there isn't an internal cafe, you'll find plenty of fantastic local eateries around The Moor. When: Saturday, 14 November 2026 | 10:00 – 16:00 Where: Falmouth Art Gallery & Library, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 2RT SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER 10AM – 4PM No booking required—just turn up and create INTO FILM FESTIVAL Bookings Now Live: The Into Film Festival 2026! The world's largest free youth film festival is back from 6–27 November, bringing the magic of cinema to 5–19 year olds across the UK. Cornwall Film Festival is proud to be Into Film’s official regional partner, bringing free screenings and events to young audiences across Cornwall. FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU BOOK NOW

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Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Best of the West Short Film Programme STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS Festival Cornwall Film Festival 2024 Intersection 2025 Press Press Blog Merch Store Talks CFF 25 Industry Day 2026 FAQ's & Access titles Diary & Tickets Black Tide In Focus 2025 Selected films 2025 Enter Short Films QuckCut 90sec BEST OF THE WEST POLL PRI (CLAY TIP) EDWARD ROWE Following in his dad's footsteps, and his fathers before him, young father-to-be Jori works long shifts hosing clay from the gaping abyss of the pit. But the gap between his wages and the new "affordable" housing in his home village threaten to wash away any dream of supporting his family whilst upholding the traditions of his community. BARE ROOTS ELLEN MCDOUGALL In the depth of winter, an estranged mother and daughter plant a bare root hedge, unearthing the loss and heartbreak they have each buried, and exposing their needs for home, and each other. AN MOR: WHERE THE TIDES SPEAK GUY POTTER, NAHALIA LOREN COUTO Set along the rugged and awe-inspiring Cornish coastline, the film follows a young Zennor-born surfer and wild swimmer as she turns to the ocean and land to navigate a deeply personal crossroads. Shaped by her connection to Cornwall’s raw beauty and the mythical allure of her hometown’s namesake—the Cornish mermaid of Zennor—she reflects on her bond with the sea and faces the dilemma of leaving her coastal home to pursue her dream of becoming an actress in London. NACRE LYDIA JENKINS Set in the 13th century, Fishwife follows Maggie who has been left on the rocks as a sacrifice for a Sea Monster. Maggie appears to be a shy, obedient woman who believes she is performing her duty to her people. As she begs for death on the shore, Maggie confesses why she volunteered herself as a sacrifice. SPARE PART ADA PLAYER AND BRON WAUGH A playful comedy from Bafta-Nominees Ada Player and Bron Waugh about a shy loner who is desperate for attention from her football crazy boyfriend PAPER BAG THIEF ALICE PANERAI A hilariously inept robbery turns deadly when a bartender and a paper-bag-wearing thief find themselves in a ridiculous standoff fuelled by posh wine and platform shoes. CIRCLE HOOK MADDY CORNER Set against the backdrop of a declining fishing industry in Cornwall, Circle Hook follows Samuel and his grandson Vinnie as they wrestle with grief, connection and the pressures of survival. On a day like any other, their bond is tested at sea, leading to an unexpected discovery that offers both hope and a way forward. A tender story of resilience, tradition and the ways we carry our loved ones with us, even after loss. MUDDIED CORDELIA ANGEL CLARKE WOMAN picks herself apart as she reimagines repressed childhood memories of her younger, more curious self and her mother. She longs for touch and connection, yet faces rejection from her relationships as her mothers negative attributes imprint upon her and surface. As she continues to reflect and find self love, she gains a greater understanding of her mother’s parenting and inadvertently becomes the mother she always needed. THE REMOVED REBECCA ROSE Thinking she is alone, a woman desperately searches the woods for a hidden secret. DAVE MUIR - 'ALL OR NOTHING' HUGO PETTIT This is a brief look into the effect of seasonality on mental health. Despite leading the 'perfect life', running a surf school on one of the UK's most perfect beaches, is a seasonal life as enviable as it looks from the outside? BURNOUT MATTHEW HENDRY AND TOLLI MYERS Burnout is a stop-motion short that combines dark, cinematic visuals with unexpected moments of comedy. The film follows a character trapped in a furious cycle of work, as mounting stress begins to unravel him. Born from this inner turmoil, an uncontrollable force emerges, wreaking havoc in its wake. Through a unique blend of pixilation and traditional puppet animation, Burnout explores the suffocating effects of stress, inviting viewers to witness a surreal descent into chaos, where the boundaries between mind and physical reality blur. PEN MARI SION MARSHALL-WATERS In the desperate search for a horse’s skull to lead an ancient folk procession, a man is drawn into the black market for animal body parts. SOUNDS OF OUR LIVES COCO POTTER I'M NOT HERE BENJAMIN JAMES WOOD ENTER NOW Our programme of shorts features the most innovative and adventurous ideas from filmmakers whose short films manifest stylistic boldness, strength of form, and the ambition to use the medium in a way that resists cliché. Shorts to feature films, the Cornwall Film Festival is a British Independent Film Awards Qualifing festival. ENTER NOW WHAT'S ON Lifelong Learning week 3–7th November 2025 Creative Careers Month November Community week 10-16th November 2025 2025 IntoFilm Schools Festival 11-28th November BFI Blockbuster season Too Much A Season Of Melodrama Previews week at The Poly Falmouth 17th - 22nd November 2025 STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS

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​Asher Rosen Filmmaker profile Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Filmmaker profile A profile of the selected filmmmaker from our compertition. Feature films from around the globe. See all the screenings at this year's edition of the Cornwall Film Festival. STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS Festival Cornwall Film Festival 2024 Intersection 2025 Press Press Blog Merch Store Talks CFF 25 Industry Day 2026 FAQ's & Access titles Diary & Tickets Black Tide In Focus 2025 Selected films 2025 Enter Short Films QuckCut 90sec FILMMAKER PROFILE SMALL GODS 5 PM | MONDAY 17.11.25 | THE POLY While struggling to provide for her son, an indigenous single mother falls for a charismatic street performer. But when a crisis strikes, it threatens to rip their nascent family apart… Director Asher Rosen Writers Chimpaye Florence Mariserena , Bizimana Hussain, Luke Eubule Reilly, Asher Rosen Producers Andreas Roald, Dan Wechsler, Ian Prior, Jack Pollington, Cimpaye Florence Key Cast Bizimana Hussain & Turinayo Jotham Dir Asher Rosen | 2025 | 1h 36 mins | Drama, International | CFF12A Film gala followed by a Q&A with the director. BOOK TICKETS DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY ASHER ROSEN Asher Rosen is a filmmaker based in London and Kisoro. Asher began his career as a screenwriter, developing projects with production companies such as The Forge Entertainment, Range Media Partners, and Gaumont UK. In 2021, Asher directed his debut short film, MEAT, produced by Scala Productions. Meat won multiple awards, playing at numerous BAFTA/Oscar qualifying festivals and culminating in a selection for the César Académie's ‘Golden Nights’ Programme. Asher's second short film THE RABBI'S SON (2022) won the Pears Short Film Fund, as well as playing at a number of BAFTA/Oscar qualifying festivals including Athens International Film Festival. In 2023, Asher began production on SMALL GODS, produced by Sovereign Films. Expanding on Meat, Small Gods is a docufiction drama inspired by the lives of its lead actors and wider Batwa community. STATEMENT Flo first mentioned the concept of small gods (ibigirwamana) the very day we met. Like almost all of the indigenous Batwa tribe, Flo has no access to her family’s ancestral lands, which were stolen to make way for conservation and tourism. When asked what the Batwa miss most from their old home in the forest, Flo mentioned animist deities attached to specific trees, caves, or water bodies. She referred to them as small gods. As we began building a narrative around Flo’s experiences, the concept suggested further resonances. The writing process started around the dinner table and continued late each night, as the cast recalled events from their lives. The whole crew was immediately captivated by the rich and epic drama with which the tales were told. From their own perspective, they were heroes fighting for their dignity, but to an uncaring outsider they were no more than street performers. Stylistically, Small Gods aims to depict their lives on a canvas just as mythic as the one they narrated. In doing so, it risks running against the traditions of documentary-infused cinema, in which first-time actors are rarely asked to plumb the same theatrical depths as trained professionals. Fortunately there was no doubt in my mind that they were up to the task. Flo and Bizi have, after all, been acting their whole lives - performing songs, dances, or impressions for the tourists that now flock to see Uganda’s gorillas. In the case of Bizi, this is how we crossed paths. Known among his friends as ‘monkey man’, Bizi will frequently drop to his knees and perform his gorilla impression at the sight of a foreigner. One such foreigner couldn’t get over the mis-match between his deep well of talent and his stature by the roadside. Making the film was a stand against this injustice. By taking the topic of performance as a thematic subject, platforming the casts’ overlooked talent, and anchoring the camera in their perspective, the hope was that we could somehow defy and defeat the view of tourist, he who comes for the gorillas but passed Bizi by… Having worked with the cast since our first short film together in 2021, I have been lucky enough to witness the transformation Small Gods has made in their lives. With the immense help of the production team, we have not only been able to purchase her and Bizi their own plots where they now grow food and graze their new cattle, but also build safe sturdy homes for them to live in for years to come. After three years in school, Tuyi now speaks English better than I speak Rufumbira, and I hope he will get the chance to answer questions about the film directly. I am forever grateful to have been able to enable this process - it all feels like a small miracle. Perhaps we are indebted to the small gods… IN FOCUS EXPLORING THE ART STORY TELLING FOR SCREEN Each year, Cornwall Film Festival celebrates exceptional emerging talent discovered through our competition entries. From hundreds of submissions, one filmmaker is chosen for our In Focus spotlight — recognising outstanding creativity, craft, and originality. This special selection highlights a filmmaker whose work stood out for its distinctive voice and cinematic vision, representing the very best of independent storytelling. The In Focus feature offers a platform for audiences and industry alike to discover new talent making an impact across the UK and beyond. Our 2025 In Focus filmmaker is Asher Rosen, whose film SMALL GODS captivated our jury and affirmed the importance of supporting bold, boundary-pushing voices in contemporary cinema. Enter 2026 Competition now STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS

Improve your knowledge and skillset. Kickstart your career in the creative industry! M 1 Volunteers Make a difference by volunteering with us and supporting meaningful projects in your community About Volunteering with us offers the chance to get involved in exciting projects year-round, from supporting our annual film festival and live events to contributing to community initiatives and education programmes. Whether helping with production, events, marketing, or outreach, volunteers play a vital role in bringing our creative projects to life while gaining valuable experience and making a difference in the community. Volunteering can take many forms and includes opportunities in the following areas: Digital Content Creator - Social media content & management Events - being onsite, setting up exhibitions & events, people management Office & Administration - forms, sheets/ excel, emailing, publicity Communications - journalism/writing, reviews, research Creative - Motion graphics, graphic design, creative video content Fundraising - making cakes, organising collections or events, writting letters, making applications Education - helping with workshops, teaching, learning, higher-level exp. curriculum Apply Now Cornwall Film Festival Apply Now In November, audiences gather for the acclaimed Cornwall Film Festival, and we have some specific roles for this event that showcase cutting-edge technology, creativity, and imagination. The programme features red carpet premieres, gala events, standout narrative and documentary competitions, and bold after-dark features. With innovative short films across local, national, and international talent, the festival celebrates storytelling in all its forms. We’re seeking exceptional individuals to join our team, play a key role in producing the festival, and contribute to wider events. Time Commitment We will hold a general team meeting on a Monday morning at 11am, with notes and action points that you can catch up on in slack. Venue training (2 hrs date tbc) in the runup to the festival. Each role has different time commitments but is highly flexible and designed to fit around your studies and life! Benefits In return for your support, you will receive some festival merch and tickets to the festival (when you are not on shift). An open reference (if required) and credit for your work. An opportunity to develop a network of people with a shared passion for the media industry and be invited to our M2 & M3 programme and opportunities. Film Festival Volunteer Coordinator Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 3 x 6 hour shifts over festival (November) quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role As a volunteer coordinator, great communication and organisation skills are essential for this role, you will love spreadsheets and organising people's shifts & handling data. Your duties will include the organisation and management of the evaluation and reporting of the festival. You will be required to collate the data and load it onto a project log, be responsible for encouraging and motivating others, you will be venue-based during the festival. Film Festival Production Crew Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 3 x 6-hour shifts over the festival weekend (November) quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role Over the festival month, you will be working alongside one of our festival producers to shoot a range of footage including; interviews; piece to camera; cutaways and vox pops. You will work independently and have the highest level of professionalism. You will be representing the festival in this role and be working alongside Directors, board members, volunteers and the general public. Kit required - Access to recording equipment:Video Tripod: Handheld rig (shoulder rig/camera cage etc) Preferable: C100 or similar camera system with external xlr/3.5 mic We would ideally cut this for release but if not possible, in a file format ready for edit (Not in camera formats I.e .MXF) Film Festival Photography Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role, + expenses Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 3 x 6 hour shifts over festival, quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings Opening Date The Role You will be the festival photographer in all aspects of work at the film festival you will assist with everything from administering a shoot, to setting up locations, to working with talent and the creative team. You should be organised, proactive and practical, and anticipate the needs of the team. You must have good communication skills, be able to foresee and evaluate potential problems, and deal with them calmly. You need to be working with people of all ages and should understand consent. Being skilled in image-manipulation and image software working with the festival social media team, with good office skills, paying close attention to detail would be an advantage, as would having your own digital camera. Film Festival Stewarding Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 3 x 5 hour shifts over festival month quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role This is the entry-level position if you have never worked at an event before! As a Steward, you will join the festival team in delivering the festival weekend at The Poly, Falmouth in November and outreach community events throughout November. You are the front line of our flagship event and will be an important part of the team. Your role is to make customers feel welcome and enjoy their experience of the festival. You will help make sure the screenings of films progress in a smooth and timely manner, help audiences to the right screen and their seats. You will need to attend a volunteer briefing and training sessions in November. Speak to festival attendees, both public and professional, getting their feedback and conducting surveys - excellent record-keeping is essential for this. You will also be required to collate data and load it onto a project log. You will be responsible for motivating other volunteers to assist you. You will be venue-based during the festival. Film Festival Reporter Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall Commitment 4 hours per week from September, plus the festival month quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings As a Cornwall Film Festival reporter, you will research, write, report on information, conduct interviews with industry professionals, engage in audience research, make online news reports and populate the website. As the festival reporter, you may split your time between working behind the scenes and going out to witness events or interviewing people. You will need excellent communication and writing skills. Good research skills, self-confidence, and the ability to make people feel relaxed, the ability to absorb information quickly, able to write in an appropriate style and have good keyboard and IT skills across a variety of digital platforms. Film Festival Social Media Assistant Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location In venue & remote Commitment 4 hours per week from September, plus the festival weekend (16 - 20th November) quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role We need a creative social media person who understands a range of digital platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, buffer, e-newsletters and Wix websites (desirable). In this role you will create dynamic written, graphics, and video content. Optimise content for search engine optimization (SEO). Create content that promotes audience interaction, increases audience presence before the festival, encourages audience participation, and attendance. You will work as part of a team to develop the larger festival output. You will be able to propose new ideas and concepts for social media content, and coordinate ad campaigns with the social media strategy, organise timelines and schedule content to create a consistent stream of new content for audience interaction. You will work closely with the photography and reporter teams. Film Festival Video Editor Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn, Cornwall or remote Commitment 4 hours per week from September, plus the festival month quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role To produce a 1 min festival trailer from the cleared EPK (electronic press kits) provided by distributors. Including dynamic graphics that align with the brand and key sponsors' logos. Produce I-dents and stingers for the film titles. Manage all the film trailers for our platforms, primarily YouTube channel, consulting the film schedule and creating playlists, gathering enhanced information (directors interviews) and communicating the festival location of screening, date, time and ticket links Film Festival Marketing/Communications Assistant Basic Information Salary Part-time, voluntary role Location Falmouth /Penryn (Festival) & Around Cornwall + remotely Commitment 4 hours per week from September, plus the festival month quarterly meetings, plus other events and meetings The Role We are seeking a personable and organised Marketing/Communications Assistant to support the smooth running of the festival. You will coordinate talent schedules, liaise with filmmakers and press, collaborate with the venue and festival team, and assist with creating and managing marketing materials. The role requires excellent communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to handle tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the film industry and contribute to a leading festival’s success.

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About | Mor Media Charity | Encouraging Creativity and Culture to Thrive in the Digital Arts through events, education, community and industry projects STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - Who we are The Cornwall Film Festival is one of the South West's leading film festivals, celebrating independent cinema, emerging talent and the power of storytelling. Delivered by Mor Media Charity , the festival brings audiences and filmmakers together through an inspiring programme of feature films, documentaries, shorts, live events, industry talks and immersive experiences. Since 2002, we have championed bold new voices alongside acclaimed filmmakers, creating opportunities to discover great films, develop talent and connect communities through cinema. Alongside our public programme, we deliver education, mentoring and industry initiatives that support the next generation of filmmakers and strengthen Cornwall's screen sector. We are a small charity that is achieving a lot. Our work reaches people of all ages and backgrounds, including those who often face barriers to accessing the arts. We’re passionate about levelling the playing field and opening up opportunities — whether that’s through hands-on media training, community-led film projects, or our year-round public programme. Mor Media brings people together. Whether we’re on screen, on a coastal path, or in the classroom, we’re here to celebrate stories that matter and help creativity thrive — across Cornwall and beyond. Our Programmes Meet The Team We’re a small but mighty team made up of permanent staff, freelancers, interns and volunteers. Together, we bring a mix of skills, creativity and passion to everything we do — working collaboratively to deliver bold projects and meaningful community impact across Cornwall and beyond. Louise Fox Festival Director Clare Tavernor Creative & Production Lead Angelique Colete Social Media Anna Navas Film programmer Will Kinchin Designer - Will Works Coming soon Industry co-ordinator Tomás Basilio Shorts & Features Competition Co-ordinator Ann Butler Assistant Designer & Editor Coming soon Sponsorship co-ordinator Support Mor Media Charity Mor Media is a charity that relies on outside support to continue our work. We appreciate all forms of support, including donations, volunteering, and social media interaction READ MORE> Meet The Board Our Board of Trustees & advisors brings together a diverse group of individuals with expertise across the creative industries, education, law, business and community development. They provide strategic guidance, ensure good governance, and help shape the vision and future of Mor Media Charity. Our Trustees Board John Scarlett Davis - Chair Tiffany Holmes Daniel Tasker Sarah Beeby Tomas Williams Patron Mike Leigh OBE FRSL Advisory Group Amanda White Alison Wallace Dave Peate Claire Peate Mary Davies Clare Travenor Sarah McAndrew Andy de Emmony Professor Judith Noble

Animate Helston is a festival and celebration of animated film held at the Museum of Cornish Life. About This year, as part of the Cornwall Film Festival we will be celebrating everything experimental about film on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November, in partnership with CMR Project Space, Redruth. In 2011, Cornwall Media Resource was rebranded and relaunched as CMR and has since been developed into an artist-led residency, exhibition and project space for established and emerging artists from within Cornwall as well as nationally and internationally, aiming to provide resources and space for experimentation, learning and development through residencies, screenings, workshops, talks, exhibitions and social and skill-sharing events. Read More > Experimental Film Weekender Join us for two days of experimental films at CMR Project Space Redruth About Selected Pop up cinema Curated Open door About selected Selected Short Films Friday 10th November & Saturday 11th 11 am - 5 pm Programme length 2hrs 17mins Screening 11 am daily Screenings 2.30 pm daily New Game+ Directed by Tom Brett Waiting for The Buff to Rub Me Out Directed by Mark Lyken Low Tech Mind Control Directed by Stefano Canavese AWAKE! Directed by Sophie Austin Chameleon Directed by Kat Cooley Dowr Tamar / Great Water Directed by Samuel Bestwick Gommon Directed by Klaus Kruse, Simon McComb Parades Directed by Alan Lake steinrunnin (petrified) Directed by Chris Paul Daniels, Anton Kaldal Ágústsson (Tonik Ensemble) Matchbox (Caixa de Fósforo) Directed by Jennifer Cabral Vanishing Directed by Mandy Williams [paˈljit͡sj] Directed by Ania Mokrzycka Morvil Directed by Klaus Kruse, simon McComb The Way of the Eel Directed by Teän Roberts I am the land Directed by Rachael Jones WOMAN MADE OF CLAY Directed by Cordelia Angel Clarke Bring me the frying pan Directed by Sasha Nadine Webb Pop-up Cinema + tunes Screenings at CMR Project Space Food + Film from 6pm Friday 10th November 7 pm Jangling Man | Dir James Sharp | 2022 | 1hr 53 mins | UK | Doc / Music | PG Regarded by many as an influential figure in the history of cassette culture and DIY recording, Martin Newell has been an integral part of the British music scene since the 1970s, and his music career spans over six decades. He’s been produced by XTC’s Andy Partridge and written for the likes of Captain Sensible of The Damned. Though it would be wrong to call him an "unknown", he has never been directly in the limelight. Food from artist and chef, Mollie Goldstrom Grab you squash toast with fresh ricotta and mint on homemade sourdough, dressed leaves, plus a non-alcoholic drink or herbal tea - £5 at 6pm The food will be freshly prepared by artist and chef, Mollie Goldstrom, who creates interactive meals using ingredients locally sourced, grown or foraged. With an interest in the interpretive and exploratory possibilities of cookery, they have produced meals for audiences in a range of non-traditional settings, inviting collaboration and generosity through the preparation and sharing of food. Mollie will be providing food for our events and will be collaborating with artists working in CMR, riffing on themes for workshops and residencies. For more info about Mollie Goldstrom + drinks and music after the screening Food Only pop cinema Curated Shorts Screening Friday 10th & Saturday 11th November The Sound Signatures film screening is the result of an open call for films with an analogue component, where sound takes a lead. Curated as part of Mayes Creative’s Above and Below project. Call devised by Joanna Mayes with Jacqui Knight of CineStar, selection panel: Joanna Mayes (Mayes Creative), Jacqui Knight (Cinestar) and Kayla Parker (University of Plymouth) 1. Trevor R A Dingle: The Sound Mirror 2023 2:51 2. David Ian Bickley / Shin Yu Pai: PLUNGE 2021 2:54 3. Rachael Allain: Datum Line II 2018, Remastered 2023 3:00 4. Karen Abadie : My Lover My River 2023 3:40 5.Rebecca María Reza por Nosotros 2020 3:28 6. Ian Helliwell: Marriage Risk Assessment 2022 2:45 7. Stephen Partridge and David Cunningham: Round and Round 1974/recovered 2022 6:43 8. Adam Knight: Two Estates (postscript) 2022 2:15 9. Müge Yildiz: Anxiety 2016 3:17 10. Karel Doing: A Perfect Storm 2022 3:00 Films from the Curators Kayla Parker and Stuart Moore Cadence 2022, 3:00 Joanna Mayes Golow Kernow 2021, 2:55 About Mayes Creative curate Open Door Rachael Jones is an artist-filmmaker and postgraduate researcher in residency at CMR Her work aims at challenging traditional methods of documenting and recording for a socially engaged sensory practice. Often working with archive images, she blends old photographs with newly created visuals, incorporating both analogue and digital formats to create a playful tension in her films. She will open her studio during the Friday to discuss her research and practice Rachael Jones open door

Animate Helston is a festival and celebration of animated film held at the Museum of Cornish Life. ANIMATE Helston Join us over the February half-term 15 – 22 February 2025 The festival focus this year is on hand-drawn animation. Exhibitions | Screenings | Workshops Let your imagination run wild at these free bookable workshops! Exhibition about Early Animator Eddie Radage Come and find out about one of our volunteers Dad Eddie Radage. An early animator he was trained by Disney director David Hand. In the 1960s he worked on the Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine’, was a key animator on ‘Watership Down’ (1978) and co-directed ‘The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe’, the first UK animation to win an Emmy. Family Fun Workshops Let your imagination run wild at these free bookable workshops. 2 sessions at 10.30-12noon & 1-2.30pm. Booking through Eventbrite . Monday 17 Feb: Clay model making inspired by Morph 10.30am – 12noon and 1pm – 2.30pm Tuesday 18 Feb: Character Model Sheet with Keith Sparrow 10.30am – 12 and 1pm – 2.30pm Wednesday 19 Feb: Puppets Making 10.30am – 12 and 1pm – 2.30pm Screenings at the Museum Saturday 15 to Saturday 22 February Our FREE Pop-Up cinemas are returning with our giant screen in the Drill Hall and screens in the school room and toy shop. All programmed by our marvellous our team at Mor Media. Book Now! Film Screenings at CAST Helston Screening 2 times a day at 10.30am and 1.30pm FREE This year's film is The Secret World of Arrietty (90 min | Cert U). From the creators of Spirited Away and Ponyo, and Academy Award®-nominated* director Hiromasa Yonebayashi, comes a gorgeous and adventure-filled adaptation of The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time. CAST Website NEW ! Pop-up Cinema Saturday 22nd February 7pm Trevow Helston, Helston Old Chapel, Meneage Road, Cornwall, Postcode, TR13 8BH Loving Vincent | Dir Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welchman | 2017 | Crime/Thriller | 1h 35m | Certificate 12 Loving Vincent is the world's first fully painted feature film, bringing Van Gogh’s art to life in a stunning tribute. Despite his influence on Western art, he struggled with poverty and mental health, dying at just 37. This hand-painted masterpiece features 65,000 oil-painted frames, created by 125 artists in Poland and Greece, capturing his life and legacy in his own iconic style.. Ticket prices: £5/7/10 Book Now Check out animations we love We screen a selection of animated short film work over the half-term at The Museum of Cornish Life . Get excited about animation ! Learn More Check out our Best of Animation List on Letterbox

Cornwall Film Festival 2025 Selected Long and short films, with Immersive STEP INTO THE FRAME AND EXPERIENCE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE GLOBE Cornwall Film Festival is a global platform inviting filmmakers from every corner of the world to showcase bold, captivating and innovative stories. BOOK TICKETS Festival Cornwall Film Festival 2024 Intersection 2025 Press Press Blog Merch Store Talks CFF 25 Industry Day 2026 FAQ's & Access titles Diary & Tickets Black Tide In Focus 2025 Selected films 2025 Enter Short Films QuckCut 90sec SELECTED 2025 INTERNATIONAL Best International Short Film Screening Sunday, November 23, 2025 3:00 PM GMT The Poly Eggs Benedict Directed by Johnny White The Secret Assistants Directed by Katey Lee Carson Reliefs Directed by Juan Manuel Gonzalez Fernandez Corteza Directed by Simon Acosta THE GUIDING LIGHT Directed by Cristina Rodríguez Paz Inheritance Directed by Anthony Misiano, Tyler A. Wallach Dragging the Chain Directed by Virginia Blackwell UK SHORTS Best UK Short Film Screening Wednesday, November 19, 2025 2:30 PM GMT The Poly MAGID / ZAFAR Directed by Luís Hindman In the Clouds Directed by Alexandra Bahíyyih Wain Friday is Mushroom Soup Directed by Arnold T Rice The Man That I Wave At Directed by Ben Stephen Hyland Gardening Directed by Sarah Beeby Wavelength Directed by Kate Auster TUSKY Directed by Steven Boyle Exit at the Next Junction Directed by David Higgs Dark Skin Bruises Differently Directed by Susan Wokoma BEST OF THE WEST Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:00 PM GMT The Poly Poll Pri (Clay Tip) Directed by Edward Rowe Bare Roots Directed by Ellen McDougall An Mor: Where the Tides Speak Directed by Guy Potter, Nahlia Loren Couto Nacre Directed by Lydia Jenkins Spare Part Directed by Ada Player, Bron Waugh Paper Bag Thief Directed by Alice Panerai Circle Hook Directed by Maddy Corner MUDDIED Directed by Cordelia Angel Clarke THE REMOVED Directed by Rebecca Rose Dave Muir - 'All or Nothing' Directed by Hugo Pettit Burnout Directed by Matthew Hendry, Tolli Myers PEN MARI Directed by Siôn Marshall-Waters Sounds of our Lives Directed by Coco Potter FRESH Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:30 PM GMT The Poly Soviet Fantasia Directed by Penn Bálint The Beginning of Identification, and its End Directed by Philipp Gufler BARK Directed by Caoimhe M. Harley Hi Mom, It's Me, Lou Lou' Directed by Atakan Yılmaz Everything you want Directed by Mariana Machado LIMP Directed by Harry Faint Heartware Directed by Leander Behal Joe Directed by Tom Brittney Carclew Directed by Seth Harrison INTERSECTION: EXPERIMENTAL SHORTS Friday, November 21, 2025 2:15 PM GMT The Poly On Hannah Fields Directed by Lewis Heriz RiverView Directed by Simon Rattigan GILBERT & GEORGE DAYTRIPPING FOREVER! Directed by Iain B. MacDonald Oleum Directed by VERSUS Spoken Movement Family Honour Directed by Daniel Gurton Dreamt by Another Directed by Vikki Bardot A Poem Directed by Vasilios Papaioannu A Frog Sits In Water Directed by Dylan Friese-Greene Goldfish Directed byAkhil Kumar glimpse Directed by Ulrike Swoboda-Ostermann Straight ahead 01: Running Away Directed by Becalelis Brodskis pressing Directed by Stephanie Barber BLACK TIDE Sunday, November 23, 2025 7:45 PM GMT The Poly ROCK POOL Directed by Dan McKay Oil Spill Directed by Louis Heilbronn IMMERSIVE(18) Directed by Rohan Thomas SCREEN STARS Mordrik Directed by Joseph Inman IN SEMI-FINAL STAGE OTHERREALMS VR, XR & IMMERSIVE The Time Before Directed by Leo Metcalf Streets of Change VR Directed by Judi Alston, Andy Campbell murmuration Directed by Patricia Bergeron The Contrast or illusion Directed by Mariusz Borzyszkowski FEATURES The Big Sea Directed by Lewis Arnold Small Gods Directed by Asher Rosen Pieces of Us Directed by Ben Fullman Gentle, Angry Women Directed by Barbara Santi DOC SHORTS The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay Directed by Daniel Simpkins Growing Home: The Story of Petalon Flowers Directed by Sarah Howell, Steve Turvey INDUSTRY FOCUS 2025: PRODUCING EXPLORING THE ART AND BUSINESS OF SCREEN PRODUCTION At Cornwall Film Festival 2025, our annual Industry Focus shines a spotlight on the vital and often misunderstood role of the Producer. Whether you're working in short films, feature narratives, factual TV, or digital platforms, producing sits at the heart of the screen industry. This year’s focus explores all facets of producing—from development and financing, to production logistics, distribution strategy, and creative leadership. Through talks, panels, roundtables, and networking, we’ll be lifting the curtain on what it really takes to get a story from script to screen. READ MORE STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD - OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS

Quick Cut is Cornwall Film Festival’s brand-new micro-film competition — a celebration of bold, original, and independent storytelling told in just 90 seconds. Running alongside our BIFA-accredited short-film competition, Quick Cut proves that great stories don’t need long runtimes — only creativity, precision, and heart. QUICK CUT 90-second film challenge Quick Cut is Cornwall Film Festival’s brand-new micro-film competition — a celebration of bold, original, and independent storytelling told in just 90 seconds. Running alongside our BIFA-accredited short-film competition, Quick Cut proves that great stories don’t need long runtimes — only creativity, precision, and heart. There’s only one rule: Your film must be 90 seconds or less, including credits. Entry Categories Drama – Stories that move, challenge, and captivate in miniature form. Comedy – Big laughs in small doses; from slapstick to satire. Documentary & Environmental – Real stories, told with clarity, compassion, and creativity. Animation & Experimental – Bold visual storytelling, from stop-motion to surreal abstraction. Young Creators (Under 25) – Fresh voices and emerging talent Music and or Dance pieces – where sound meets cinematic imagination Key Dates Entries open: 1 December 2025 Deadline: 1st May 2026 Winners announced: At a special showcase screening in June 2026 Selected films will be screened as part of a special Quick Cut showcase at the Cornwall Film Festival 2026. Submission Guidelines Films must be 90 seconds or less, including titles and credits. Submit via FilmFreeway link portal | MP4’s files are recommended Films can be shot on any device | We only accept digital files. Make sure your file is named as the title of your film. Open to filmmakers in the South West, and entry is just £5 Prizes £250 Winner | £100 runner up | Individual prizes for category winners | plus hats, T-shirts & mugs Story Labs To help you develop your ideas and craft a brilliant 90-second story, Cornwall Film Festival is running two Quick Cut Story Labs this Spring 🧠 Story Labs To help you shape your ideas and craft a brilliant 90-second story, Cornwall Film Festival is hosting two online Story Labs this winter — open to all entrants and emerging filmmakers taking part in Quick Cut: The 90-Second Film Challenge. Creative Writing: Story Structure 🗓️ Monday 15 December 2025, 5:30 PM (online) Learn how to turn your idea into a compelling short-form narrative. Explore structure, tone, and emotional impact in under two minutes. Book Now Visual Storytelling for Screen 🗓️ Monday 12 January 2026, 5:30 PM (online) A practical 90-minute workshop on translating ideas into image, rhythm, and sound — perfect for filmmakers planning their Quick Cut entry. Sessions are free to attend, but booking is essential. STORIES FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD -