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Thu. 20th Feb 2025
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Films in the City (An Evening of Award-Winning Short Films)

Films in the City (An Evening of Award-Winning Short Films)

Starts: 6 p.m.
Screening   £8 - £12
Lоndоn Karma Sanctum Soho, W1B 5NF

We're thrilled to invite you to 'Films in the City', an exclusive screening of four remarkable short films at the prestigious Karma Sanctum Soho on Thursday, 20th February 2025.

Our carefully curated selection includes:

"A Bear Named Wojtek" - An Academy Award-shortlisted animated masterpiece that brings to life the extraordinary true story of a Syrian brown bear adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II. This touching tale of friendship and resilience has already garnered multiple international awards, including a British Animation Award.

"Witch" - A gripping adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story, this unsettling tale transforms an ordinary train journey into something extraordinary through compelling performances.

"Dragunov" - A powerful anti-war film set during the coalition war in Afghanistan, following the complex dynamics between a local hunter and two stranded mercenaries. This debut from Kilgore Films has earned acclaim across international festivals for both 'Best Short' and 'Best First Time Director'.

"We Dance for Life" - An innovative blend of dance and science, this film creatively interprets groundbreaking cancer research at the London Cancer Hub. Featuring stunning aerial photography across Sutton's iconic locations, it masterfully combines choreographed sequences with scientific concepts.

Schedule:
18:00 - Arrival and Welcome Drinks
19:00 - Film Screenings
20:30 - Filmmaker Q&A
20:50 - Audience Choice Award
21:00 - Networking

The evening organised by Non-Multiplex Cinema, will take place in a state-of-the-art private cinema that perfectly balances vintage glamour with modern digital projection technology, streamed from Fabstir network. The venue's sophisticated bar provides an ideal setting for networking with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals.