A cheeky combo. A short and a feature; And Through the Portal We Go

TOBY
Dirs: Joseph Betteridge
UK 20mins

Inspired by true events, ‘Toby’ follows a new employee brought in to help secure the biggest Investor the company has seen. With his unorthodox methods – unseen by his new boss – there is a dawning of realisation moment when Toby oversteps the mark in a way that could ruin the reputation of the company and destroy an entire history of family business. When Toby is fired, he doesn’t leave without a parting shot.

World Premiere

AND THROUGH THE PORTAL WE GO
Dir: Mike Hayhurst
USA 83mins

Katie, Craig, and Mikey are the final three members of a cult that has prepared for years to achieve transcendence by stepping through a portal. After completing their final duties, the trio enter the portal… only to find themselves back at the start of the previous day. In an attempt to complete their transcendence, the trio must figure out why they are unable to get through the portal as their fellow cult members did. Will adhering closely to the cult’s teachings help them finally achieve perfection, or will they need to learn more about themselves – and each other? A cult has prepared for years to achieve transcendence by stepping through a portal. For the remaining three members, this is the day!

European Premiere

SALAMANDER’S LAND
Dir: Ekaterina Ulyanova
RUSSIA 9mins

A wounded man regains consciousness to find himself a guest in the land of salamanders. A friendly guide leads him through the city, where he gradually comes to understand the true nature of salamander society.

UK Premiere.