Rooted
Saturday 20th September 18:45pm (60m)
Raw, real, and rooted stories from across the North of England
Content Guidance: abuse (mental/emotional), sexual violence, violence, suicide/self-harm
AUDITION
Straight8 project starring the filmmaker's father as he reignites his love of acting.
Director: Megan Harding
Writer: Megan Harding
Producer: Megan Harding
BORNE
When Kate, an isolated and vulnerable young mother struggling to make ends meet, is offered help by her neighbour Marie, she finds herself pulled into a community that may not be as virtuous as it seems..
Director: Claire Heather Molloy
Writer: Claire Heather Molloy, Anna Moore
Producer: Elena Valeri
EVOL
A poetic short film about a young woman grappling with the haunting echoes of past relationships and her unraveling sense of self.
Director: Hayley Ann Reeve
Writer: Hayley Ann Reeve
Producer: Hayley Ann Reeve, Debbie Sweeney
THE HIGH ROAD
An estranged mother and daughter reunite as they embark on a road trip whilst navigating their past trauma and strained relationship. A symbol for all women failed by their mothers.
Director: Cheyenne Christie
Writer: Tegan Howard
Producer: India Rain
IT’S FINE
As a young woman reflects on her early intimate experiences, she is confronted with the reality that they may have been more harmful than she first thought.
Director: Lily Corke Butters
Writer: Lily Corke Butters
Producer: Gage Oxley
POST
A prison officer is deeply affected by an interaction with a traumatised inmate and attempts to emotionally harden himself in order to get back to work, but repressing his emotions pushes him to the edge again.
Director: Jo Lane
Writer: Eddie Capli, Tommy Egan, Jo Lane
Producer: Eddie Capli, Chim’Di Ugada, Jo Lane
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You can purchase a ticket to just this screening, or grab a pass to watch lots more films and attend events happening across the festival weekend.
Discounts for groups, families, students and those on low income support are available too.
Join us for a family screening of two Julia Donaldson favourites! A Room On The Broom and The Stick Man!
Room On The Broom
The story of a kind witch and her cat who invite three other animals (a dog, a bird and a frog) to join them travelling on her broomstick. Featuring the voices of Simon Pegg and Gillian Anderson.
The Stick Man
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas? Featuring the voices of Jennifer Saunders and Martin Freeman.
This will be a relaxed screening, ideal for families with neurodiverse children, where the lights will be dimmed, sound will be lowered and screening aids will be available for those that would like them such a fidget toys and ear defenders, all families are welcome.
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at The Hullabaloo Theatre on Sunday 21st September at 10:30, there will be a family craft session available before and after the screening for you to enjoy as part of your cinema experience, or if you would like a break from the screening.
Please note: this screening is designed for families to attend together, no unaccompanied adults will be allowed entry to cinema and children must attend with an accompanying adult.