Irene Cotton

The Birth of Valerie Venus

Directed by Sarah Clift.

Paradise War: The Story of Bruno Manser

1984: Searching for an experience that goes deeper than the superficiality of modern civilization, Bruno Manser travels into the jungles of Borneo and finds it with the nomadic Penan tribe. It is an encounter that changes his life forever. When the existence of the Penan is threatened by relentless deforestation, Manser takes up the fight against logging with a courage and determination that makes him one of the most renowned and credible environmentalists of his time. Eventually, it costs him everything. Based on a true story.

Above the Clouds

On her 18th birthday, headstrong and artistic Charlie makes a startling discovery—the man married to her mother, isn't her father. Recruiting Oz, a rough sleeper whose only possession is his driving licence, she embarks on an epic road trip from Margate to the Isle of Skye to track down her biological father. On the journey they both learn more than they bargained for.

The Riot Act

After filming police shooting a black man, an amateur journalist takes to the streets to capture the ensuing protests. When he is attacked by riot police, he must decide whether to remain a witness or use his footage to fight back.

Charlotte's Song

A young girl with a special gift comes of age during one of the most desolate periods in American history in this dark Dust Bowl fantasy inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid."

Stutterer

A lonely typographer with a cruel speech impediment but an eloquent inner voice must face his greatest fear.