Learning-disability film culture is rich with ideas, stories and imagination. But with less than 5% of disabled people working in the UK film industry, getting the work made and seen is a challenge. Oska Bright Film Festival, the world’s leading platform for learning-disability films and filmmakers, is dedicated to celebrating this vibrant art form and increasing representation. This screening of shorts, specially curated for BFI by lead programmer Matthew Hellett, gives a flavour of the range of talent that Oska Bright hosts. Enjoy some festival favourites from the most recent edition which takes place in Brighton and across the UK in March.
Before the screenings begin we will show a pre-recorded introduction from Matthew Hellett, Lead Programmer for Oska Bright Film Festival. We hope to welcome some of the film-makers to the screening.
Programme
This Is News Radio
Australia 2020, Dir Andrew Kavanagh, 7min
Two journalists rediscover their passion for the job through their love of music. A look behind the scenes of a busy news radio station.
Filters
Australia 2020, Dir Lianen Mackessy, 9min
Met with discrimination, Kira, a young woman with Down syndrome, changes her online appearance to gain employment.
S.A.M.
UK 2020, Dirs Eyre and Ely, 15min
Two teenage boys both named Sam, meet at the swings each week to escape their dysfunctional home lives and slowly fall in love.
Breathe
UK 2020, Dir Josh Merrit, 3min
A sensitive boy struggles to escape the future and preserve a world that doesn’t exist, suffering an asthma attack during a pollution alert.
Down
UK 2021, Dir Guy Harvey, 5min
Michael is called by the government to inspect an insignificant hole in East London. It soon becomes clear that this is no ordinary hole.
The Secret Life of Tom Lightfoot
UK 2021, Dir Ray Jacobs and Arty Party, 10min
A magical tale of healing. This film reveals how we can learn to live with the secrets of our more than human hearts.
Dancing to Art
UK 2019, Dir Nadira Amrani, 6min
Corali dancers developed dance responses to artworks at Tate Britain enjoying the gallery how they want.
An Irish Goodbye
Northern Ireland 2021, Dir Tom Berkeley, 23min
A black comedy following the reunion of estranged brothers Turlough and Lorcan following the untimely death of their mother.
Da Humbug
Northern Ireland 2021, Dir Johnny Schumann, 2min
A heart-warming tale about a grumpy old man who dislikes Christmas. What happens when he receives an unexpected, eye-opening gift?
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The next relaxed screening is:
ILLUMINATING THE WILDERNESS + discussion with artists and makers from Project Art Works
Tuesday 26 April 18:15 NFT3
Relaxed screenings
Relaxed screenings are presented each month for those in the neurodiverse community, their assistants and carers.