Shorts Competition 1

The past, present and future come together when Sarah returns to her recently-deceased Father's flat. Can the spirit of Hogmanay and some ancient Scottish traditions help her to clean up her life before the bells bring in the brand new year?

A middle-class municipal employee at the cemetery, Kosmas is in charge of what “comes in” and what “goes out”. Together with Father Argyris, they have set up a well-organized business based on the pain of others. Money flows in abundance until Kosmas’ greed brings him face to face with his Nemesis.

Luke goes on a journey of self-discovery in his mum's bedroom. Trying on dresses, perfume and make-up, he loses himself to the connection. Ron, his unsuspecting dad, catches him and tensions in the house reach boiling point.

A former dancer returns to her hometown, encountering an unexpected heartwarming connection with a girl who has Down syndrome.

When an awkward geek is reunited with his school friend, he’s forced to confront the hidden truths of their relationship and the repressed desires of his so-called 'friend'. A macabre take on masculinity and growing up as a millennial.

While play-fighting, Adam reminds Eve he could have her unconscious in four seconds flat. Eve must decide whether this is a joke or a threat.