A NEW GARDEN

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A NEW GARDEN – This is a collection of hard-hitting, compelling, and moving short films about growing up in the world today. The six short films examine the varied experiences of teenagers as they navigate the borderlines and margins between childhood and adulthood.

Audience Award! Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening.

1. Farah (Dir: Alissa Jung, Germany, 2024) - A girl from Germany and a girl from Syria learn to stand up for themselves, and for others, through their friendship.

2. A New Garden (Dir: Lea Marie Lembke, Germany, 2024) - Twelve-year-old Luca steals away from her family and the daily struggle with her autistic sister. While wandering through her new neighbourhood, she befriends a girl from a farm and pins all her hopes on this new friendship.

3. Portrait (Dir: Grace Louey, UK, 2023) - Siah's life is turned upside down when her boyfriend shares a private photo.

4. Weave (Dir: Martyn Lee, UK, 2023) - A sacred and overprotective father encourages his daughter to hide her heritage and culture.

5. Afterschool (Dir: Ripa Lim, Hong Kong SAR China, 2023) - A young girl grapples with inertia at a new school).

6. Calico (Dir: Jake Mavity, UK, 2024) - A Teenager with vitiligo rescues a talking goldfish, who teaches her to accept the skin she's in.

Age Recommendation: 15+

Start Time: 10.30am (Exit Time: 12.10pm approx..).

*Please note: A ticket is not required for a child under 2 who does not need their own seat. All other attendees must book a ticket.

Concessions: (Under 18, Over 65 & Students).

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