Short Film Pass

shorts pass

Love variety? Diverse stories? Then this pass is the one for you – see all 32 short films across 5 programme at ARK & Tom Thumb Theatre.

Shorts #1: Desire To Belong

The Taller The Hat Desire to Belong MFF26

From war-torn Iran to a Caribbean bar in East London, six films follow people searching for home in these tender, restless and stubbornly hopeful stories of belonging.

Shorts #5: Divided Loyalties

Prayer by S Geweiler e1791916403961

From a 1690s Guernsey farmer hiding from witch trials to a new father working a Lisbon club shift, six films weigh duty and family against desire.

Shorts #3: Funny Bones

gan canny

A body and only one spade, a stolen hearse and some very magical humbugs – six British comedies dig gleefully into death in this darkly funny programme.

Shorts #2: Two Become One

two become one wish you were ear

Ex-partners swap ears, lovers sprout into strange creatures and a date night goes horribly wrong in seven tender, twisted and very funny films about desire.

Shorts #4: Out In The Open

Green Grass deaf film margate

A mountain climb, a treasure hunt unsolved for 29 years and dancers mirroring winter birds – seven films take their feelings outdoors, from Welsh summits to the south coast.

Stay In Touch

Join our newsletter to stay up to date with year-round events and festival news.