Spines

The Banker's Daughters

October 1910 •English

A criminal gang conspire to rob the home of a wealthy banker and his two daughters. To do so, they first lure the banker from his home, then have a trunk containing one of the gang delivered there, where it is taken into the daughters’ dressing-room. One daughter, at her mirror, sees the trunk begin to open, and, using her small cousin as a messenger, warns her sister of their danger. The younger daughter telephones the police, and only after some difficulty persuades them to come to their rescue. The police arrive after the robbers have broken into the house, but succeed in overpowering and capturing them.

Survivor Type

November 2011 •English

SURVIVOR TYPE is the story of Richard Pine, a man who wakes up alone on a small, deserted island in the middle of the Pacific with no food, few supplies, and no obvious means of escape. How did he get there and how far is he willing to go to survive?

Supernova

April 2007 •Norwegian

A boy and his father spend a day at the beach and discuss life, death and the exploding sun.

Lemon

January 2013 •English

A man with his family in tow attempt to return a defective used car to the dealer. Tempers flare, the unexpected happens, and preconceptions are shattered.

Escape

August 2010 •English

Two prisoners have the perfect escape plan but something unexpected happens that changes everything.

Lessons in Self-Defense

June 2009 •English

Ben wants nothing more than to have his estranged 15-year-old daughter, Victoria, back in his life. When Victoria asks to meet with him, Ben eagerly seizes the opportunity, but quickly realizes that her reasons for coming back into his life have nothing to do with reconciliation.

A Truck Under Repair

April 2006 •French

Twenty-year-old Eugène is somewhat aimless and has not been doing well in university. He is staying in a small village for the summer. He awkwardly seduces Pierre, a slightly older man who is working for Mathilde as caretaker for the season. Pierre is initially open to the relationship, but quickly becomes reluctant to become too involved.

Barbie: Happy Birthday to You!

September 2017 •English

Get ready to make a wish—and have the most amazing birthday ever, with a little help from Barbie and a very special guest!

Girl Trip

April 2016 •English

Three girlfriends jump in their vintage VW bus and head to Joshua Tree to celebrate the summer equinox. As a full moon rises, one strange occurrence quickly escalates into a comedic nightmare.

White Other

November 2010 •English

In the dead of night a troubled youth from an East London estate, Ray Marsden stalks into a hospital ward demanding to see the patient. The attendant Nurse, Lynne McDermott is sceptical about Ray's motives but gradually uncovers the truth about his violent past and in so doing makes a startling discovery that will change both of their lives forever.

Plein soleil

October 2015 •French

Under the leaden sky of a summer day, Eric goes to work to defend a great issue. But, blinded by stress, Eric is forgetting the most important thing...

Angels & Ghosts

December 2013 •English

Based on a true story, Angels and Ghosts tells the emotive journey of Amber, a young girl who is on a quest to find her brothers who have disappeared. It's a gripping animated adventure exploring the potent themes of mental health and family bonds. The story, told as a monologue from Amber's perspective, is narrated by Oscar nominated actress Samantha Morton.

Welkom

September 2013 •French

Short List

December 2015 •English

An aspiring actor, through with his work in piss-poor, low budget projects, pursues a role that could change his luck and make him Hollywood's next big star.

Changed

May 2014 •English

Changed is a short dramedy about a gay couple that explores the significance of family while struggling to keep their own relationship alive.

40 Minutes

August 2014 •English

Joey's life is turned upside down after his parents discover his secret relationship with another boy and send him to reparative therapy to address the 'unnatural' feelings that threaten their image of a happy life. In a forty-minute hypnotherapy session, Joey's mind is explored by a therapist who is confident that his influence over Joey's thoughts can set him on the right path. At an age with little autonomy or voice in the matters of his own life, Joey struggles to find a way to choose for himself what will lead him to happiness.

Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives

October 2016 •English

An evocative and imaginative exploration of the racial tensions in Othello and how the themes in Shakespeare's play still resonate today.

The Blind Squad

May 2014 •Romanian

Matthew is a 23 years old young man who likes to spend his time doing nothing else than sleeping. He has no purpose in life, being a complete ignorant to everything around him. He lives with his mother, who tries her best to persuade him to get a job and make something of his life. After one fight, he finally decides to take the interview at the military unit his mother has arranged for him.

Cactus

October 2018 •Spanish

Two men meet in a florist shop. Their talk will bring them through the city of San Sebastian and through their memories.

Without Your Love

November 2020 •Chinese

Losing you until I lose myself, memories that were all left behind was the beauty of your eyes, me without you.