Over the past 15 years of, we’ve been lucky enough to showcase some of the most exciting, innovative and talented female filmmakers in the industry. Celebrate 
International Womens Day with five exceptional shorts from our library. They tackle serious issues, showcase the importance of connections and challenge us.

Blue Corridor 15
Dubheasa Lanipekun

Elizabeth starts styling her classmates’ hair at break time to earn money. Classroom politics and tensions come to a head in a friendship close to sisterhood.

Somalinimo
Alice Aedy

Four British-Somalians navigate being black, female and Muslim at Cambridge University. Alice Aedy’s Somalinimo explores what it really means to belong.

The Last Taboo
Chloe White

Women who decided to mother from afar tell their stories. When there’s growing acceptance for alternative family models, why does non-custodial motherhood appall?

I Was Attacked
Sara Massieu

A powerful Animation documentary that focuses on Gender-Based violence. No matter who we are or where we are from, we are not safe, we have been attacked. 

Dope Fiend
Rosanagh Griffiths

Fran, a clean-cut woman, waits for her partner Nia to join her for therapy. As the clock ticks, Fran is sent on a chaotic and surreal journey throughout the waiting room.

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Images:

Dope Fiend dir. Rosanagh Griffiths

Blue Corridor 15 dir. Dubheasa Lanipekun

Somalinimo dir. Alice Aedy

The Last Taboo dir. Chloe White

I Was Attacked dir. Sara Massieu

Dope Fiend dir. Rosanagh Griffiths