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THE CIRCLE: Submitted by Lanre malaolu , April 6, 2020

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The Circle is a bold and lyrical portrayal of two brothers, David and Sanchez, living on a Hackney council estate, in East London. The film gives a compelling insight into their family and friendships, the stigmas they face daily, their mental health and how they process their emotions.

Judges Comments:

'THE CIRCLE explores race in a way I’ve never seen on screen before- playing with form, movement and narrative structure. I’m really looking forward to seeing where Lanre Malaolu’s voice takes him next.'- Desiree Akhavan (The Miseducation of Cameron Post)