Best of British 3

A chance to delve into the imagination of some of the most talented British directors. Spread over three programmes, a vibrant and dynamic selection of the very best short films to come out of the UK. That will challenge, inspire and amuse - but not all at the same time!



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KINGSLAND #1 THE DREAMER

Directed by Tony Grisoni
United Kingdom, 2009, 20 minutes 29 seconds
Drama

The moon looks down as a stranger arrives in the city looking for work, love and respect. We travel with him, briefly dipping into other lives, treading a tragic road leading him back to the beginning.

Produced by Tristan Goligher
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TENNER

Directed by David Oneill
United Kingdom, 2009, 11 minutes 52 seconds
Drama

Homer, a seemingly dysfunctional teenager, makes a bet with his eccentric bong-smoking grandfather that could spell danger for a local shopkeeper.

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TRIP

Directed by Harry Wootliff
United Kingdom, 2009, 15 minutes 00 seconds
Drama

An impassioned man tries to do the right thing by his children but goes about it the wrong way.

Produced by Tine Munk
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PHOTOGRAPH OF JESUS

Directed by Laurie Hill
United Kingdom, 2008, 06 minutes 40 seconds
Animation

Looking for photographs of Jesus, yetis and Hitler in 1948? Help is at hand with this documentary-fantasy based on true stories of requests for impossible images.

Produced by Basil Stephens
Also screened in 4Mations Emerging Talent 2
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1000 VOICES

Directed by Tim Travers Hawkins
United Kingdom, 2009, 08 minutes 20 seconds
Animation

An animated documentary based on audio recordings made with asylum seekers in indefinite detention in the UK. Mixing satire with traumatic imagery, 1000 Voices delivers an intense, visceral audiovisual experience.

WORLD PREMIER
Produced by Andrew Noble
Distributed by Tim Travers Hawkins
Also screened in 4Mations Emerging Talent 2
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SIDNEY TURTLEBAUM

Directed by Tristram Shapeero
United Kingdom, 2009, 19 minutes 00 seconds
Drama

Derek Jacobi plays an elderly man who gets his own back at the world by gate crashing funerals and stealing from the gathered crowd. A bitter-sweet comedy from BAFTA nominated Peep Show / Green Wing Director, Tristram Shapeero.

Produced by Daniel Jewel
Distributed by Daniel Jewel