BAFTA 2019 SHORTSA British Council International Touring ProgrammeIn association with the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA)

The British Short Film and British Short Animation categories at the EE British Academy Film Awards celebrate innovative and experimental short fiction and non-fiction films and animation.

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WALEBARNABY BLACKBURN20 MINSCan you make a fresh start in a world this rotten?

ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCILThe British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, working with over 100 countries across the world. Arts is a cornerstone of the British Council’s mission to create a friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and the wider world.

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The BAFTA 2019 Shorts programme includes all the 2019 live action and animation short film nominees. They represent storytelling that reveals the breadth and diversity of British society, together with world class artistic and technical flair, and featuring some of the UK’s finest acting talents.

Total running time: 115 minsAge recommendation: 15+

FILMS

73 COWSALEX LOCKWOOD15 MINSA beef farmer battles with his conscience every time he takeshis cows to slaughter. He knows he must make a change.

BAFTA Winner 2019

I ’M OKELIZABETH HOBBS6 MINSInspired by the life and art of artist Oskar Kokoschka, I’m OK explores the wounds of heartbreak and trauma.

BACHELOR, 38ANGELA CLARKE16 MINSAn enduring love story of one man’s time in London.

MARFAGREG MCLEOD, MYLES MCLEOD8 MINSAn existential journey to a West Texan town.

ROUGHHOUSEJONATHAN HODGSON16 MINSWhen three teenage friends meet a charismatic stranger, their loyalty is torn apart with terrifying consequences.

BAFTA Winner 2019

THE BLUE DOORPAUL TAYLOR9 MINSA kind and caring nurse, Clare, is opening the door to her new job, but maybe some doors are best left shut.

THE FIELDSANDHYA SURI19 MINSBetween the cornstalks of Shahzadpur— in the realm of the senses.

INTERVIEWSThere are interviews with all of the filmmakers about their films, inspirations and creative process available online. Watch them on the British Council Film website:

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ABOUT BAFTAThe British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is a world-leading independent arts charity. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round, international programme of learning events and initiatives that offers unique access to some of the world’s most inspiring talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia.

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