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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