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Cupcakes (UK)

By Sawston Village College
Three students trying to concentrate on their baking exam are distracted by other class members they have secret feelings for. Cupcakes moves between fantasy and reality in a tender, heart-warming film that explores young love and sexuality.

About Sawston Village College
This film was made at Sawston Village College with funding from First Light. The film was made at the school’s after-school Cinema Club (see www.sawstoncinema.org.uk ), with support from pupils in the Year 10 Drama Club. The young people were mentored by professional film-maker, Peter Harmer, from Stories-Projects in Film.

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Zombie School: A Survival Guide (UK)
Zombie School: A Survival Guide (UK) Zombie School: A Survival Guide (UK)

Zombie School: A Survival Guide (UK)

After the outbreak of a deadly virus, Sawston Village College has become a school for both humans and zombies.

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The Magic Tyre (UK)
The Magic Tyre (UK) The Magic Tyre (UK)

The Magic Tyre (UK)

A child climbs into a tyre left at the edge of the playground and suddenly begins speeding through time.

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Foolery (USA)
Foolery (USA) Foolery (USA)

Foolery (USA)

Kevin is super into himself. So into himself, in fact, that he can't see what’s right in front of him…

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Cupcakes (UK)
Cupcakes (UK) Cupcakes (UK)

Cupcakes (UK)

Three students trying to concentrate on their baking exam are distracted by other class members they have secret feelings for.

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A Journey to a Safer Place (UK)
A Journey to a Safer Place (UK) A Journey to a Safer Place (UK)

A Journey to a Safer Place (UK)

16 year-old Abdulkareem Musa Adam fled war-torn Sudan over 8 years ago. A Journey to a Safer Place is his story.

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Forest (Germany / Poland)
Forest (Germany / Poland) Forest (Germany / Poland)

Forest (Germany / Poland)

A story about a girl in the forest, surrounded by animals. Her friendship with them is changed when they are all put at risk…

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Kijkdoos (Shoebox Diorama) (The Netherlands)
Kijkdoos (Shoebox Diorama) (The Netherlands) Kijkdoos (Shoebox Diorama) (The Netherlands)

Kijkdoos (Shoebox Diorama) (The Netherlands)

A young boy makes hundreds of shoebox dioramas that transport him into different worlds and, amongst them, he encounters a woman in a red coat.

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The ABC Challenge (UK)
The ABC Challenge (UK) The ABC Challenge (UK)

The ABC Challenge (UK)

After being challenged to a BSL sign-off by an arrogant “cool” kid, an unfashionable hero seeks the help of a sign language guru.

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Cloud Control (Germany)
Cloud Control (Germany) Cloud Control (Germany)

Cloud Control (Germany)

Gardener Mrs. Holly suffers from bad weather and an annoying neighbour. Can she fix both problems at once?

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Fergus (UK)
Fergus (UK) Fergus (UK)

Fergus (UK)

Fergus is lonely. It starts to manifest in peculiar ways, in particular as a busker who won't seem to leave him alone.

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Good to be Me (UK)
Good to be Me (UK) Good to be Me (UK)

Good to be Me (UK)

Joanna is having a bad day. Luckily something is on hand to remind her of reasons to be happy.

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Titanic Sweded (UK)
Titanic Sweded (UK) Titanic Sweded (UK)

Titanic Sweded (UK)

This is the familiar story of the Titanic… but unlike any version you’ve seen before!

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Big Guns (Italy)
Big Guns (Italy) Big Guns (Italy)

Big Guns (Italy)

Three burglars seem to have chosen the wrong house to break into. A fast paced and humorous short film.

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La Guitarrista  (UK/Chile)
La Guitarrista  (UK/Chile) La Guitarrista  (UK/Chile)

La Guitarrista (UK/Chile)

The picturesque Chilean Andes form the backdrop to this cheeky tale of cowboys, kidnap and a gun-toting chase.

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The Dark Room (USA)
The Dark Room (USA) The Dark Room (USA)

The Dark Room (USA)

Photography students transform the detritus and cast-offs from their darkroom experiments into an intriguing stop-motion animation.

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How has Digital Tech Changed the Film Industry? (UK)
How has Digital Tech Changed the Film Industry? (UK) How has Digital Tech Changed the Film Industry? (UK)

How has Digital Tech Changed the Film Industry? (UK)

A short film exploring the impact that the digital revolution has had on the film industry.

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Different Drummer (USA)
Different Drummer (USA) Different Drummer (USA)

Different Drummer (USA)

He’s got the beat. A boy drums to his own rhythm, unfazed by the glances of strangers

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The Mystery Case (UK)
The Mystery Case (UK) The Mystery Case (UK)

The Mystery Case (UK)

Breaking News! Several people and a large suitcase have disappeared from the airport, and police are hunting a suitcase burglar!

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Au moins il reste du Rhum ! (At least there’s some rum left !) (Canada)
Au moins il reste du Rhum ! (At least there’s some rum left !) (Canada) Au moins il reste du Rhum ! (At least there’s some rum left !) (Canada)

Au moins il reste du Rhum ! (At least there’s some rum left !) (Canada)

A pirate fights to save his ship from a storm in this turbulent animation.

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Private Games (UK)
Private Games (UK) Private Games (UK)

Private Games (UK)

Serial killer Cronos explains why he does what he does. Adapted from the book “Private Games”.

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When I met Dottie (Canada)
When I met Dottie (Canada) When I met Dottie (Canada)

When I met Dottie (Canada)

A young girl makes an unusual discovery in her playhouse.

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Savaitgalis ateina (The Weekend is to Come) (Lithuania)
Savaitgalis ateina (The Weekend is to Come) (Lithuania) Savaitgalis ateina (The Weekend is to Come) (Lithuania)

Savaitgalis ateina (The Weekend is to Come) (Lithuania)

A man counts down the hours to his weekend, but who knows what could happen before?

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Bad Dog (UK)
Bad Dog (UK) Bad Dog (UK)

Bad Dog (UK)

What does your dog get up to when you're gone?

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Polar Where (UK)
Polar Where (UK) Polar Where (UK)

Polar Where (UK)

A polar bear is searching for his missing friend. But he can’t see what’s in front of his eyes.