What connects us when everything else pulls us apart? This powerful programme celebrates the quiet acts of humanity that bridge divides across class, culture, and identity.
From an Afghan refugee and a lonely lighthouse keeper finding unexpected friendship, to young boys navigating disability and distance, to families grappling with tradition and acceptance—these five films reveal the universal truths beneath our differences.
Compiling 5 films from Britain, these stories champion compassion over judgment, connection over isolation. In times of division, they remind us that community isn’t about sameness—it’s about showing up for each other when it matters most.
HAPPY SNAPS, 2024 (12 mins)
Director: Tyro Heath
On the Isle of Sheppey, two boys try to enjoy a last day together. Their adventures are captured by Gabriel, who has cerebral palsy, on an old camera. But as the day goes on, fears about the future cloud their friendship.
KEEP, 2023 (20 mins)
Director: Lewis Rose
Gordon, the former keeper of a lighthouse now turned into a museum, is desperate for someone to help him maintain the site. When Musa, an Afghan refugee, comes knocking on his door, Gordon finally finds the helper he has been waiting for. The two men become friends, confronting their respective cultures and pasts with humour and kindness. But when Gordon discovers the true intentions of Musa’s visit, he is faced with a moral dilemma that upsets all his certainties.
FRIDAY IS MUSHROOM SOUP, 2025 (17 mins)
Director: Arnold T Rice
Burnt-out home carer, Kate, finds herself in uncharted territory when her favourite cranky client drops some unexpected news.
AKSIL, 2025 (16 mins)
Director: Werner Vivier
In pursuit of his passion, an aspiring British-Moroccan actor risks ostracism from his family and community after having starred in a film with a racy scene.
REST YOUR HEAD, 2025 (9 mins)
Director: Prasanna Sellathurai
A nervous queer couple try to navigate their anxieties ahead of attending a South Asian family event.