WELCOME TO THE
We are London's first & only Film Festival focussed on honouring diverse young creatives and the village of family, advocates, caregivers and innovators who have supported their ideas, growth and success.
Build your day with screenings, workshops, panel talks and creative experiences.
FILM SCREENINGS
Kaz, a young man, trying to come to terms with his parents’ separation, finds himself pursued by a terrifying manifestation of his own anxiety. Trapped within his subconscious mind, he must navigate a treacherous labyrinth of seven doors, each representing a unique challenge.
Can he connect with his family and gain control of his life?
SHOWINGS AT THE ITAV
SCREENING WITH PANEL TALK
1 PM - 2.30 PM
SINGLE SCREENING
3.30 PM - 4 PM
THE CREATIVES
DIRECTOR
Ibrahim Galadima
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Shantelle Nembhard
WRITER
Kesi Stevens
WRITER
Tsion Martins
KOLAJA follows the story of Joseph, a brooding, teenage loner who often feels like an "alien" in his own family. But Joseph's world takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Rehe, a young humanoid alien who crashes into his backyard desperate to avoid her captors and return home.
The film focuses on the themes of alienation and the importance of family.
SHOWINGS AT THE ITAV
SCREENING WITH PANEL TALK
1 PM - 2.30 PM
SINGLE SCREENING
4 PM - 4.30 PM
THE CREATIVES
WRITER & DIRECTOR
Kaylen Francis
WRITER & DIRECTOR
Judah Meade
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER
Anthony Ray Caballero
Tatiana is a hopeless romantic, hell bent on helping her parentsstruggling restaurant in any waypossible. Jevon also works in his family’s restaurant, and is convinced love is nothing withoutmoney. When their paths cross-we see how culture, and family views of love; effect the wayspeople try to find it. “Cost of Loving” tackles the question: when it comes to love and money, islove enough?
SHOWINGS AT THE ITAV
SCREENING WITH PANEL TALK
5 PM - 6.30 PM
SINGLE SCREENING
3 PM - 3.30 PM
THE CREATIVES
DIRECTOR
Michael Sotillo
WRITER
Kesi Stevens
WRITER
Tsion Martins
A week after their most difficult conversation – can a mother and son rebuild a relationship that faces its biggest challenge yet?
Him and I takes you on a journey to discover what “family” truly means and challenges us to explore the feeling that is crucial in any human life - belonging.
SHOWINGS AT THE ITAV
SCREENING WITH PANEL TALK
5 PM - 6.30 PM
SINGLE SCREENING
2.30 PM - 3 PM
THE CREATIVES
WRITER & DIRECTOR
Jason Nwachukwu
WORKSHOPS
The Jerry McGuire
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Start your creative career the right way! Our panel of booked and busy creatives will share the key components of building a successful creative career. Avoid the struggling artist era and fast track to working smart to build your financial prospects and sustainability in the creative industry.
Aug 27 | 11:30 - 12.30 pm
Workshop Room
The Pursuit of Happyness
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Balancing family life while building your creative career can be a challenge. Our creative parents are here to give you the tried and tested methods to manage nurturing your children while nurturing your creative career and expression.
Aug 27 | 2:45 pm - 3.45 pm
Workshop Room
The Freedom
Writers
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Learn how to utilise your creativity to change the world for the better and beyond!
Aug 27 | 4 pm - 5 pm
Workshop Room