BFI NETWORK Showcase at the UK Pavilion in Cannes

BFI NETWORK supports, develops and funds early career writers, directors and producers. Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK collaborates with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide short film production and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers, and directors over 18 in age and not in full time education. Since it launched in 2013, BFI NETWORK funded shorts have secured a number of award nominations, including BAFTA and Oscar® wins.

Find out more about the short films presented in our BFI NETWORK Showcase at the UK Pavilion.

Wednesday 13 May - 11:30 | 14:00

Thursday 14 May - 11:30 | 14:00

Tuesday 19 May - 11:30 | 14:00

Wednesday 20 May - 11:30 | 14:00

BLACKWOOL

Director/writer: Eubha Akilade
Producers: Jack Gemmell, Sophie Chater
Synopsis - On her first day at a high school in rural Scotland, a London teenager is targeted for her afro hair by the class clown and must harness her inner power.

BRAIN SPACE

Director/writer: Laura Tofarides
Producer: Nia Alavezos
Synopsis - Propelled into her own mind, Rhi explores the thoughts, fears and impulses that shape our internal world. When her inner child is threatened by the shadows of her own trauma her fear turns to anger and she must fight back to regain control. From desperation to acceptance, she learns to choose life.

PUREBRED

Director/writer: Caleb J Roberts
Producer: Jon Beer
Synopsis - During a heatwave, a transgender man returns to the flat of his on-off-again lover after taking a pregnancy test.

THE LAUNCH

Director: Steven Olugbenga Eniraiyetan       
Writer: Grace Okyere-Fosu  
Producers: Danielle Goff, Grace Okyere-Fosu 
Synopsis - When a woman's attempt to escape her abusive relationship fails, she takes desperate action to get on The Launch.                                        

TOAD IN THE HOLE

Director/writer: Ben Norris
Producer: Lionelle Galloppa
Synopsis - Stuck in a stagnant moment of her marriage, Kay orchestrates an evening away from family responsibilities to pursue a surprising liaison.                                               

TRACES

Director/writer: Tilly Wallace
Producer: Markus Ovre
Synopsis - There is a photograph of a child left on the moon, a golf ball, flags, a lost glove. When the glamour of space exploration fades, what remains?