Among Us
Friday 19th September 11:00am (70m)
Documentaries shining a light on northern lives and communities
Content Guidance: sexual abuse, abuse (mental/emotional)
PEGS & BACON
May, an 84-year-old shopkeeper, has been the heart and soul of her small farm shop for over fifty years. More than just a place to buy essentials, May's shop is a cornerstone of the community. Through intimate moments and the gentle rhythm of village life, Pegs & Bacon captures the essence of resilience, kindness, and the quiet power of human connection in an ever-evolving world.
Director: Sarah Nicola Mason
Producer: Holly Tarquini
JOY O’ DANCE
Joy O’ Dance follows young performers in Yorkshire as they prepare for a milestone show, embracing the discipline of traditional ballet with a down-to-earth Yorkshire spirit. Through personal stories and mesmerising choreography, Joy O’ Dance captures the joy, resilience and connection that come through movement, proving that ballet belongs to everyone.
Director: Dawn Feather
Producer: Dawn Feather
CLARE’S LAW
A short documentary raising awareness surrounding Clare's Law; if your partner has a history of violent or abusive behaviour, you have the right to be told.
Director: Phoebe Brooks
Writer: Phoebe Brooks
Producer: Connor Cross
SKATE LIKE A LASS
From mountains in Lake District to Blackpool promenade. These skate collectives were created to provide a safe space & welcoming environment for female & LGBT+ skaters in the area.
Director: Juliet Klottrup
THE GOLDEN POSTBOX
An ode to a postbox painted gold, and the mood that birthed it.
The Golden Postbox is a wry micro-documentary investigating our society's changing attitudes and optimism, through the entry point of a postbox in Sheffield.
Director: Julia Mervis
Producer: Chim’Di Ugada
IMPACT
IMPACT is a short documentary made by the incredible young women of the Young Women’s Film Academy, exploring the profound impact of climate change, with a focus on the damaging impact of fast fashion on the mental health of young women in the north east of England.
Director: The Young Women’s Film Academy
Writer: Danielle Giddens
Producer: Beth Connolly, Clara Shield
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