BHFF | 2018
Cineworld, Leicester Square | Saturday, November 24th
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London's prestigious Empire Cinema in Leicester Square plays host to the British Horror Film Festival. The biggest premieres from all around the world takes place here, from Harry Potter to James Bond and now you have the chance to premiere here as well!
With regularly Sold Out Screenings, an always packed Award Ceremony and the sparkling After Party, the next festival is set to be even bigger, giving film makers more exposure, more reviews & horror fans a chance to see the 'next big scary thing' first!
The Official Selection
Screening 1
Saturday, November 24th | 12:00pm
The Familiar Fingers
of Culture
(Conscian Morgan, 20m)
This film is a dark psychological horror that explores our societies’ extremes through Brooke;
a high-class escort and mother of one.
Another Game
(Riyad Barmania, 9m)
A short atmospheric horror film. A group have signed up to a mysterious lottery with disturbingly high stakes, where their thirst for dominance blinds them to the risk they take.
First
(Darcia Martin, 9m)
Two people walking in a dark, eerie woods. They’re brother and sister. One of them is getting married, one of them is harbouring a secret. And then there’s the deep, dark hole – one of them has to go down.. Who’s going to be first?
The Entity
(Martin Laurence, 7m)
A dark spirit from Sarah's past comes to haunt her every move.
Meat
(Josef Bates, 7m)
A young man, unable to connect with his vegan parents, is forced to hide his carnivorous nature. As he finds satisfaction from within, however, we see this is tearing him apart. Piece by piece.
Screening 2
Saturday, November 24th | 1:45pm
Oscar's Bell
(Chris Cronin, 12m)
Duncan (Paul Bullion, Peaky Blinders) and his dog Oscar have gone on their weekly camping trip into the wilderness together. However, when Duncan looks out into the woods, something else looks back.
Sweetie
(Ethan Evans &
Sean Toshach, 11m)
Two unexpected trick-or-treaters torment an isolated farmer after he has no treats to offer.
All You Can Carry
(Andrew Rose, 11m)
A young boy and his parents race against dawn to escape home as the reality beyond their scavenged life finally catches up with them.
Rearview
(Chase Casanova, 4m)
A woman sees a strange figure behind her car...
Doris
(Hayder Hasen, 12m)
When single mum Karen and her baby visit their elderly neighbour Doris, Karen soon realises things are not at all what they seem. Doris has plans for Karen and the baby and enlists a group of elderly cohorts to see her plan through.
Screening 3
Saturday, November 24th | 3:15pm
Baghead
(Alberto Corredor Marina, 15m)
Kevin is haunted by grief and has questions that only the recently deceased can answer. His search takes him to the most unremarkable of locations, a grotty storage room at the back of a rundown pub. However, what he finds there is anything but unremarkable.
There's A Monster Behind You
(Evan Richards, 10m)
London. Over three consecutive days, two roommates hang out together at various times of the day, doing different activities. As each day progresses so does the suspicious behavior of one of the roommates and the monster that could affect both of their lives.
Isabelle
(80m)
Director: Rob Heydon
Writer: Donald Martin
Producers: Rob Heydon, Joni Sighvatsson & Sid Ganis
Cast: Adam Brody & Amanda Crew
A young couple's dream of starting a family shatters as they descend into the depths of paranoia and must struggle to survive an evil presence that wants nothing more than their very own lives.
The Awards
Nominations & Winners
Best Feature Film
*Isabelle*
Best Short Film
The Familiar Fingers of Culture
The Entity
*Oscar's Bell*
Sweetie
All You Can Carry
Meat
Doris
First
Rearview
Another Game
There's a Monster Behind You
Baghead
Best Student Film
Sweetie
*All You Can Carry*
Best Cinematography
Baghead
Oscar's Bell
The Entity
*All You Can Carry*
Best Music
*First*
Sweetie
There's a Monster Behind You
Another Game
Best Director
Chris Cronin - Oscar's Bell
Ethan Evans and Sean Toshach - Sweetie
Alberto Corredor Marina - Baghead
*Riyad Barmania - Another Game*
Best Actor
Oliver Walker - Baghead
Adam Brody - Isabelle
*Paul Bullion - Oscar's Bell*
Zaqi Ismail - Meat
Best Actress
Amanda Crew - Isabelle
Dianne Persad - The Entity
*Emma Connell - The Familiar Fingers of Culture*
Charlotte Hunter - Doris
Best Supporting Actor
*Julian Seager - Baghead*
Stephen Schreiber - The Familiar Fingers of Culutre
Kevin L. Johnson - All You Can Carry
Ewen MacIntosh - Doris
Best Supporting Actress
Pat Boothman - Baghead
Claire Bronson - All You Can Carry
Millie Reeves - Another Game
*Natalie Oliver - Baghead*
British Horror Award
(best achievement on a low budget)
*Meat*
Another Game
Sweetie
All You Can Carry
Best Unproduced Screenplay
*Amen Evil, The Possession by Steven Williams*
The After-Party
Graphic Bar
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The After Parties for the Film Festival Guild events are legendary and this one will be no less! The evening will be hosted by Graphic Bar, just off Leicester Square. Here the audience will be able to rub shoulders with the stars, have a drink on us, dance and party until the early hours of the morning!
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