Grandad Was a Romantic

Baby Steps

June 1999 •English

Baby Steps depicts the encounter of a single gay school teacher with a midwestern adoption agent.

Say Something

September 2023 •Korean

Fresh from Seoul, a teen girl struggles to find connection in her new home until she sees the church band’s floppy-haired drummer and strikes up a daring idea to get his attention.

The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper

September 2005 •English

During the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone. Assured that nobody should have to spend Christmas alone, Private goes into the city for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Along the way, he gets stuffed into a stocking

Check Please

August 2015 •English

In a fancy restaurant, Ben plans to propose to his long time girlfriend only to find out that his ring was mistakenly sent to the wrong table.

My Only Earth Is in the Moon

January 2017 •Portuguese

Sergio answers 36 questions to make Gabriel fall in love. Did you know Glauber was a Pisces?

Time Out for Lessons

December 1939 •English

Alfalfa imagines himself being the star football player on a college team. After a big pep rally he ends up letting the team down when his poor grades cause him to be suspended from play.

Cary & James

November 2023 •French

Nathan, an author with writer's block, goes out to meet his good friend Francis in town. As the day unfolds, the pair stumble into various scenarios inspired by their favourite films.

Enclosed World

January 1998 •Japanese

A short animation by Makoto Shinkai in Lightwave 3D. Inspired by Haruki Murakami's book "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World" with music by Tenmon.

The Curse of the Monkey Bird

June 2019 •English

Daffy Duck and Porky Pig search for a cursed treasure inside a jungle temple.

Kelu Da Dhaba

Invalid date •Hindi

Mohan takes Apurva, a refined foodie, to a shady roadside restaurant. Her skepticism peaks when Mohan orders Dudh Sev, an unusual curry of milk and spicy snacks. As they wait, the waiter's lively interactions reveal the dhaba's charm.

Beacon

October 2022 •English

A man is left alone on a barren ice planet after a terrifying accident. Little does he know he's far from alone.

DeAD

August 2019 •Georgian

Man dies, but his family members can't notice this.

Batman Beyond

April 2014 •English

This short celebrating 75 years of Batman from artist Darwyn Cooke returns fans to the world of Batman Beyond as Terry McGinnis' futuristic Dark Knight faces his most formidable foe of all - himself.

The Bomb Boy

December 1914 •English

Screengrabbed: BBC Introducing Arts

November 2019 •English

Janina Ramirez presents a screengrab of inspiring, beautiful and urgent stories from emerging and established film-makers with their interpretations of life's big topics. A Fashion Show; Birdcage; Body to Body; Ffasiwn, The Film; Folk; Light Noise; Through a Screen Darkly; Be Different Today; Palm Tree; Shiner; Demons Before Breakfast; How Do You Know You're in Love?; Sensational Simmy; What Does It Mean to Be British?

Tic

October 2019 •English

Dave struggles to keep his Tourette’s on the down-low while on a date with Jess.

End-O

October 2019 •English

Jaq is a typical young woman, navigating the foibles of life, love and endometriosis.

While the Cat's Away

January 1936 •English

Henry and Johnnie need to clean the apartment before the wives get home.

Duck Daze

October 2019 •English

Johnina seeks revenge on her childhood abuser and the community that enabled him, with the help of a duck.

The Fable of Friday the 13th

December 1922 •English

Silent cartoon.