BUFF 2020: Life and Death Q&A
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Dismissed - Aysha Scott:  A compassionate Catholic teacher panics when she finds a suicide note in her classroom and attempts to discover the vulnerable pupil. DISMISSED is a social impact film that explores the key signs of young suicide and bully victims overlooked in the classroom. Domino - Effect : Hadyn Thomas  A once loving and vibrant family is left devastated when a shocking incident causes a ripple in the family. While time moves on for the rest of the world, including the perpetrator. For the family, it does not.                      Elephant - Gladys San Juan:   A short film about Nicole, a woman in her late 30s who appears to have it all; a caring husband, two children and a good job. But Nicole is suffering from a crippling depression that, due to the stigma attached to mental illness, she is trying to keep secret. Set over 24 hours, ELEPHANT shows how a series of otherwise minor events, coupled with Nicole’s dissociation from family and friends, lead her to a state of utter desperation.                    I Am Pilate Femi Oyeniran  I AM PILATE is one of the offerings in Four8’s “I AM” series, which aims to reintroduce biblical characters in timeless settings, exploring their individual journeys and humanising their experience. In taking enduring stories and remodelling them, the “I AM” films are engaging new pieces of entertainment. I AM PILATE follows a journalist sent to the home of former district governor for an interview, but his routine obituary fact check reveals an extraordinary secret.                    Maithiunas Conor O'Callaghan  A grief-stricken father seeks retribution for his son’s death during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Unable to live with the guilt of convincing his son to join the British army, John reaches out to his son’s old squad mates, who offer him the chance to come face to face with the man who killed his boy.                    PODS Short Film Michael Junior Onafowakan  Dave is overcome with grief, guilt & suicidal thoughts following the death of a close friend in a gang conflict. After withdrawing into his earphones, Dave finally realises the importance of speaking about feeling and the effects his decision will make towards his loved ones.                    Smiley Face Kevin Imajemite  A short drama about Julia dealing with the suicide of her friend. We observe two young girls; Julia and Celeste, having a girl’s day out. Julia will have to make an important decision that will shape the rest of her life.                    Stilled Abigail Phiri  A woman's daily life starts to spiral out of control.                     Time to Collect Natasha Adams  A man's journey as he struggles with debt.                    Transference Aletha Shepherd  A young woman elects to have her dead father's consciousness transferred into a smart speaker, but finds it makes the grieving process even harder.                    Where is God Now? Sara Amanda Bringing a child into the world becomes a painful dilemma for a young couple as they weigh up the pro's and con's.