Shorts
Birds Eye View curates exciting programmes of varied short films made by emerging women directors from all around the world. Taking you on emotional and visual journeys through drama, animation and documentary, these are like beautifully collated mix tapes, or anthologies of short stories and poems.
Opening Night
NFT 1, 4 Mar, 8.10pm
In good BEV tradition the opening night sees a line up of dazzling short films showcasing the best new work of international women filmmakers. Shorts include the Oscar nominated, The Door - fingers crossed! - plus special guest speaker Jane Horrocks, a taste of our Sound and Silents programme and a party.
International Shorts
BFI Studio, March 6, 4.15pm & ICA Cinema 2, March 5, 8.30pm
Malaysian Clermont-Ferrand winner, atmospheric soundscapes, superheros in South Africa and Scandinavian contemporary dance - experience the variety, quality and energy of women filmmakers around the world today.
Short Docs
plus directors Q&A
ICA Cinema 1, March 5, 6.30pm
Birds Eye View and 4docs have teamed up to present an international programme of award-winning short documentaries to excite your mind and affect your heart.
UK Shorts
plus directors Q&A
BFI Studio, March 7, 4.15pm & ICA Cinema 1, March 8, 8.30pm
Stirring drama, delightful documentary and painterly animation in this celebration of some of the UK’s hottest new filmmaking talent.
