The Circle

Gone Fishing

October 2024 •English

Men of a certain age will generally talk about anything other than their mental health. Ben and Pete are no different.. Two middle-aged mates on their first fishing trip since their friend Marko took his own life, a complete and utter shock to them both. Even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can’t stop them opening up in a way they never expected.

Princess

October 2015 •Spanish

Natalia, a 17 year old girl, lives in a wealthy environment in Mexico City. After falling victim to sexual abuse, her personality becomes overwhelmed with silent despair. A couple of impulsive decisions led by her trauma will make her discover a dark side of herself.

Thirteen

August 2003 •English

When 13-year-old Tracy befriends Evie, the most popular girl in school, her life is turned upside down as Evie introduces her to a world of sex, drugs, and money. But it isn’t long before Tracy’s new lifestyle begins to take a heavy toll on her and her family.

Withdrawal

April 2025 •English

Artistic lovers, Viv and Jay, have become trapped in a vicious cycle of codependent heroin addiction. But when Viv’s wealthy parents hire an interventionist to take Viv to rehab, the couple decides to set off on their own with the help of a suboxone prescription... all they have to do is survive a harrowing night through drug withdrawal.

Coven

June 1997 •English

An alcohol/drug abuser re-examines his life until he nearly dies from an overdose. Then a friend convinces him to join a self-help group which turns out to be demonic.

Cowboys

April 2020 •English

Troy and his young transgender son Joe are on the run from his conservative mother in the Montana wilderness, with a detective in hot pursuit.

Red Static

April 2021 •Finnish

Timo has lived the last ten years alone on a dilapidated farm. He gets a visit from his childhood friends Jussi and Maiju, who have moved to the city without ever looking back. Gradually they realize how the years have changed their old friend... and how his presence seems to change everything around them.

Faulty Roots

Invalid date •English

Two teens with different genetic conditions are forced to form a friendship.

Drummer Boy

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A recovering alcoholic needs to find something new to do instead of looking for happiness at the bottom of a glass. He thinks drums might be the answer. But with no money how will he make this distant, surreal dream become a reality, and why does he want to do it?

Dinkytown Green

January 2014 •English

Amy is a depressed college student who hasn't left her apartment in days. Once she does leave her apartment, she half-heartedly confronts the absolute stasis and isolation she is experiencing.

A Cry for Love

October 1980 •English

Divorcee Susan Blakely, with no alimony and two kids to support, begins turning to amphetamines. While at her lowest ebb, she meets an alcoholic and three-time loser in marriage -- who, incredibly, turns out to be the ideal man!

Laundry

Invalid date •English

Lisa’s dirty laundry builds as she grieves the loss of her mother. She realises that if not dealt with properly, the laundry will consume her.

Gridlock

October 2023 •English

A young man starting University decides to seek support for his mental health. But getting the help he needs proves to be far more difficult than first expected

Bye Bye Baby

May 2018 •English

Bye Bye Baby - the short film starring Ricci Harnett (Eastenders, Rise of the Foot Soldier) written by Pete Haynes and Directed by Paolo Sedazzari. Winner of the best drama at the Portobello Film Festival 2018.

Low Down

January 2014 •English

The daughter of jazz pianist Joe Albany witnesses her beloved father's struggle -- and failure -- to kick his heroin habit.

Heel

August 2020 •English

Beyond the flashy outfits and body slams, pro wrestling can be a dark and lawless world. HEEL is a narrative short that explores this world, and touches on the sensitive topics of addiction and sexual assault.

Kate Is Sad

May 2023 •English

After a suicide attempt, Kate moves in with her estranged working-class Aunt Trish, where she spends the next few weeks roped up in Trish's madcap world as they learn to live with eachother.

Barefoot

March 2005 •German

A hedonistic bachelor - he is his rich family's black sheep - falls for a suicidal mental patient.

Talk Chaud

October 2023 •French

Cage

August 2016 •Japanese

Life is liberty in a cage. "Cage" represents a situation filled with constraints, a habit, or an addiction that is hard to get rid of. This project is to present a Chinese cultural and traditional visual style to audiences. On the other hand, "Cage" tries to inspire them to recall their memory and consider what the meaning of life is to them individually.