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Single-gender schools allow few chances for campus romance. Will inter-school activities provide the right opportunity? Ryan is both eager and afraid of mingling with the opposite sex after studying in an all-boys school for years. One day his friend Jayden makes him join a mixed choir formed with an all-girls school. There, he meets the enthusiastic singer Carol. Unexpectedly, Cupid’s arrow carries more than love itself. Ryan will also have to face life lessons such as a test of friendship and the unfairness of the school system. The film’s manga-like style and humourous scenes establish perfect comic timing. The innocence and ignorance of youth come alive while the ending suddenly turns into an anti-climax that reveals the bitterness of growing up amidst shattered ideals.
Dec 2025
On May 22, 2023, 47 years after their birth, Def Leppard returned to their home city to perform their second ever stadium concert in Sheffield at Bramall Lane. Kicking off their European tour, this monumental homecoming show was performed to a sold-out roaring crowd of almost 40,000 fans. It includes classics Photograph and Pour Some Sugar on Me as well as UK live debuts Take What You Want and This Guitar, the latter dedicated to the band’s late great guitarist Steve Clark.
Nov 2025
Missed Opportunities is a powerful faith-based drama starring Dean Cain, Eddie McClintock, and Tim Ross that explores how often we overlook the moments God gives us to believe. Through a moving series of interconnected stories, one man’s spiritual journey reveals how the average person hears the Gospel 76 times before accepting Christ — and how grace keeps calling even when we don’t listen. When he buys a struggling youth camp, his mission becomes clear: to make sure no one misses their opportunity to know Jesus.
The Movie Starts with a flashback where beautiful visuals of a mother feeding her daughter Shifting to present day there are two youngsters ‘ Sandeep ’ and ‘ Melvin ’ who have a brotherly relationship. Melvin is in love with ‘ Eliza ’ whom he met 2 months back online. He is requesting ‘ Sandeep ’ to accompany him to meet his love forthe first time
Two women - a young doctor and the wife of a former prime minister, are trying to escape the grip of the American government and European diplomats, who are playing their game of power and torture in a small country in Eastern Europe.
Edo-period samurai Araki Mataemon and his brother-in-law Watanabe Kazuma seek revenge on Kawai Matagoro. Paper film produced using celuloid from Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman (Kumahiko Nishina, Japan, 1935)
Oct 1936
Tears hidden behind laughter, a quiet love tucked between family quarrels, and the struggle of a comedian trying to survive a life that is anything but humorous. In a joyless household, and enchanted by an unfamiliar woman, Shamsuzzaman finds himself lost as a duel between comedy and crisis begins in his life.
Filmed in J. Hood Wright Park located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, this film portrays the jarring reality of integrating back into society in a search to find “normalcy” after isolating and quarantining during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. What was once mundane and routine may suddenly feel uncomfortable and unsettling, especially in navigating boundaries in both the public and private spheres. Nevertheless, this piece also seeks to provide a sense of hopefulness and optimism in that our communities will continue to be resilient and thrive.
Renako Amaori, a former gloomy and socially awkward girl, reinvented herself for high school and successfully made her debut. She even managed to join the top- tier popular group... only to be suddenly confessed to by two of its brightest stars?! While still struggling to give them an answer, Renako agrees to help her friend Kaho by joining a cosplay event. It's the perfect excuse to delay her reply... or so she thought. But as she witnesses Kaho's passion firsthand, something begins to stir inside her.
Dive into 60 minutes of blood, bravado and brilliant scares as we trace the evolution of horror cinema from Dracula (1931) to today.
Mehdi's life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution...
From childhood innocence to the chaos of adulthood, we follow Josh-a widowed father-and his loyal band of misfit friends as they fight to save his family and home. In a last-ditch effort, Josh and his best friend Ryan enter a holiday-themed high-stakes wrestling match. As the crew rallies together, unexpected allies surface and signs from Josh's late wife Sandy appear, guiding their turbulent journey. What follows is an unpredictable mix of calamity, comedy, and camaraderie-leading to a gritty and moving conclusion.
When Claire lands her dream job in the city, she thinks she’s finally escaped her picture-perfect Christmas hometown. But her fresh start turns chilling when eerie holiday decorations begin appearing in her apartment… each one a message from someone who knows her too well. Who is the dangerous ‘Secret Santa’ watching her? Is it her charming new neighbor? The ex who won’t let go? To find out, Claire will have to turn the tables and set a trap of her own.
Laufey takes the audience on a spell-binding sonic journey under the stars, performing alongside the legendary Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Dec 2024
Second feature film by Pablo Arturo Suárez.
Jemimah is five years old and desperate for her dog, Tilly, to have puppies. When she learns her parents plan to have Tilly desexed, Jemimah embarks on a quest to get Tilly pregnant.
Dec 2014
An experimental nonfiction documentary portrait of queer d/Deaf DJ Simon Eilbeck, composed from 16mm film and location sound recordings. The film captures encounters with members of trans, non-binary, and alternative queer communities who gather at his monthly disco, Hot Mess, held at The Poetry Club in Glasgow, Scotland.
Mar 2025