Join filmmaker and curator, Tomisin Adepeju for a very special screening of profound and quietly moving short films. The work, which traverse broad themes around dual heritage, race, identity and inter-generational relationships reflects the breath and depth of film-making talent in the UK.

The films, helmed by singular and distinct storytellers deftly interrogate questions around fractured masculinity, complex family dynamics, grief and the thread of fractured identities intertwined in our daily lives.

There will be a post screening discussion with the film-makers.

FENN O’MEALLY

Fenn O’Meally is a Birmingham-born, London-based filmmaker. She started out teaching herself the craft of filmmaking during a BBC university placement, and has since directed music videos, fashion films and commercials for Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Apple and Nike. She has also shot the likes of Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar’s Big Steppers Tour and Lady Gaga, picking up a Young Guns 18 award and an Ad Age Director to Watch prize.

Her debut narrative BBC short, The Thread Premiered in competition at the 77th Berlinale and picked up a special prize for Best Short Film. She is currently developing her debut feature.

JEREMIAH TOWOLAWI

Jeremiah is a British-Nigerian writer-director drawn to bold, human stories that don’t shy away from complexity. His work sits at the intersection of faith, grief, love, and identity, often exploring difficult subjects with warmth and softness, and with a deliberate use of genre to deepen the storytelling.

His most recent short, The Truth About Space, which won Best UK Short at Manchester Film Festival 2026. Alongside his screen work, Jeremiah has built a strong presence in theatre and television, from his debut play This Is Not a Drill to directing and co-writing new stage work, and contributing as a writer on the BBC Series, Phoenix Rise.

SHALINI ADNANI

Shalini Adnani is a Chilean-born, Indian-origin writer & film director based in London. Her latest film White Ant, made in collaboration with Film4 and Stone Bench, premiered at Sundance 2023 and went on to be short listed for a BIFA, won Best UK short at Raindance 2023 and was acquired by Canal+. 

​She was one of eight international directors hand selected for Workshop I Fiori, led by Alice Rohrwacher as part of L’immagin e la parola at the Locarno Film Festival. Her Film4 & BFI funded feature debut, Our Share of Sand, is in post production. It was recently selected as part of the British Council's Great 8 Showcase at Cannes Film Festival. She was a 2025 Screen International Stars of Tomorrow. 

FEMI OLADIGBOLU

Femi Oladigbolu is an award-winning writer-director from South London with Nigerian heritage. Femi's talent lies in subtle storytelling, creating warmth and affinity for characters through thick subtext and light humor. In 2022, Femi directed Oba, which has been screened at several BAFTA and Oscar Qualifying international festivals. His most recent work is the BBC short, A Mustard Seed starring Hope Ikpoku Jnr.

Femi also has an extensive background in directing commercials and music videos. His video for Pa Salieu's "My Family" won the UKMVA for best hip-hop video, and he was nominated for best new director in the same year. Since then, he has been nominated five times in different categories.

ANTONY ACHEAMPONG

Antony Acheampong is an actor, writer and director based between London and LA. His shorts which include Boy and It is Well have screened at multiple Oscar and BAFTA-Qualifying festivals which includes Aesthetica Film Festival & American Black Film Festival (ABFF).