IT'S THE FUTURE JIM - SHORTS PROGRAMME
In this programme we will take you to the future! The films in this programme explore population control, the cost of living crisis, genetic predictions, disappearing loved ones, brutal choices in a world at war, and encounters with the unknown.
Whether you’re a fan of dystopian stories or alien encounters, this programme has an eclectic mix.
Closed Caption screenings
All short film programmes at Rich Mix have Closed Captions and will have a BSL introduction
SCREENING AT RICH MIX, SAT 3 JUNE 2.00PM
THE DRAFT
Dir: Raphaela Wagner, Year: 2022, Country: UK, Runtime: 7 mins, Language: English
In a world under strict population control, Kate is drafted to have a baby. Unlike her best friend Jessica, Kate doesn’t want to be a mother.
TIME SPENT
Dir: Rob Daniel Hutt, Year: 2022, Country: UK, Runtime: 13 mins, Language: English
Nathan and his girlfriend are struggling with the cost of living crisis in the UK, so when Nathan gets a chance to interview for a dream job, he jumps at it.
FLITE
Dir: Tim Webber, Year: 2023, Country: UK, Runtime: 14 mins, Language: English
London 2053, the hoverboard world champion finds herself imprisoned in a high-rise apartment by her controlling manager. Cutting edge animation.
TEN WITH A FLAG
Dir: Vasco Alexandre, Year: 2022, Country: UK, Runtime: 16 mins, Language: English
In a society where the state predicts the genetic intellectual capacity of every newborn, a pregnant woman’s fetus is rated a perfect, but unusual ten.
ALIENATION
Dir: Ray Raghavan, Year: 2021, Country: Canada, Runtime: 14 mins, Language: English. UK PREMIERE
A young Mexican girl and her mother, separated in the forest, are hunted by Border Patrol agents and something even more sinister.
SHRAPNEL: SOLITARIUS LUPUS
Dir: Lael Rogers, Year: 2022, Country: USA, Runtime: 8 mins, Language: English
Surviving the harsh realities of a world in conflict means making some brutal choices for one woman.
IT'S DOG TO MAKE A HOUSEPLANT IF YOU'RE SANDWICH
Dir: Olivia Waring Year: 2022, Country: UK, Runtime: 13 mins, Language: English
Graeme is perplexed after his neighbour’s dog, wife and child disappear and then his favourite gadget goes haywire – surely things can’t get any worse?
Claudio's Song
Dir: Andreas Nilsson Year: 2022, Country: Ukraine, Runtime: 10 mins, Language: English
A young man faces the wrath of a family of criminals that target people who are famous on the internet and extort money from them. When their scheme fails, the plan to kill him takes an unexpected turn
Closed Caption screenings
All short film programmes at Rich Mix have Closed Captions and will have a BSL introduction
