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• Tad's Nest (2009)

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  Close to being a fairy tale in the old sense - frightening and enlightening.

  Animation inspired by a childhood tale of eels.
• The Tail Gunner (2010)

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  A short, sweet burst of cuteness.

  The first instalment of their "microEPIC kitty kitty series".
• Take Your Partners (2015)

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  A film that is at once delicate and deft.

  An eight year old tomboy challenges gender expectations when forced to make an Easter bonnet with the girls. Bravely subverting convention, she also learns that the adult world is not quite so black and white
• Taking Care Of Loved Ones (2005)

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  In the time it takes to walk to the gallows, Wes West's little film of marital disharmony can only hint at a deliciously dark comedy.

  A quick-fire series of attempted murders by a comfortably married couple.
• Takuskanskan (2002)

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  Engaging and enjoyable.

  Life-cycle of a cloud.
• Tales Of A Bin (2006)

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  Quirky and fun.

  Animation about the revenge of a bin
• Tales Of The Troll (2012)

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  Its lean condition means we can see the bones but its straightforwardness and lack of pretension give it a certain charm.

  Deep within the forest, trolls still lurk.
• The Tale Of How (2006)

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  Like a beautiful piece of filigree it is the detail that makes this short so beautiful, both in terms of its look and its narrative.

  Animated birds try to escape a belligerent octopus.
• Talk It Out (2015)

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  The overall standard of acting from the young cast is impressive.

  A teacher setting up an after-school support group prompts young people to think differently about mental health issues.
• Talk To Me (2006)

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  A fascinating autobiographical montage.

  Twenty years of Mark Craig's life, as told through old photos and Answerphone messages.
• Tangerine (2001)

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  A pleasant, low-key, quietly romantic piece.

  A painter on a large rail bridge finds the life-change of retirement difficult.
• Taps (2003)

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  Sometimes it's the simple ideas that are the most catchy.

  Dripping taps make beautiful music together.
• Taris (1931)

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  Vigo shows an impressive understanding of his subject, capturing subtleties of the swimming experience that would be lost on the average person.

  An experimental short film about Thirties French swimming champion Jean Taris.
• Tashi And The Monk (2014)

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  Tashi's fierceness and imagination make her a highly engaging subject.

  A documentary exploring the community of Jhamtse Gatsal, where a devoted monk cares for 85 children.
• Team Queen (2005)

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  Frantic fun all the way.

  Pink and punky pop video for Triple Creme.
• Tea Party (2012)

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  Manages the bleat of despair and a bubbly breeziness.

  A stork holds a tea party.
• Telling Lies (2001)

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  The script by director Simon Ellis is hilarious in a been-there-done-that-God-I-hate-myself kind of way,

  Telephone conversations animated in words that tell the real truth.
• Telling Mark (2004)

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  The cast do a good job of creating an atmosphere, ably helped by taut direction.

  The tragedy of a sinister secret.
• Tell Tale Signs (2014)

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  It's impressive to see the participants in this film not only talking directly to camera but allowing the camera inside their homes, giving us a picture of who they are in their private lives.

  Five survivors of childhood sexual abuse talk about how their experiences have affected their adult lives.
• Ten Meter Tower (2016)

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  This is minimalism in filmmaking to good effect.

  A 10m diving tower. People who have never been up there before have to choose whether to jump or climb down. The situation itself highlights a dilemma: to weigh the instinctive fear of taking the step out against the humiliation of having to climb down.
• Terminus (1961)

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  An interesting curiosity for fans of Schlesinger's dramatic work, this film plays upon many of the same themes.

  A docudrama about Waterloo Station on a busy day.
• Terra (2013)

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  This may be the modern day but Lino shows how these fights evoke something ancient and earthy that reminds us of connections to nature that many of us have lost.

  Documentary about the ancient ox fighting tradition of Chegas de Bois.
• The Terrace (2006)

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  Anything as simple as this contains the essence of beauty.

  An old man and his son and a little parrot on the roof. Showing at EIFF 2007 - World Shorts 1.
• Tetra Vaal (2003)

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  Has enough personality and wit to make entertaining viewing.

  A short advertisement for a third world Robocop.
• Textual Relationship (2015)

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  It's easy enough to make comedy out of a cultural change that still has most people feeling lost, but what makes this film work is that we also see the emotional side of the romance.

  Two people try to carry their online relationship into the wider world.
• That Music (2013)

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  A touching tale of a magically real quest.

  A construction worker seeks out a song that reminds him of his family.
• That Old One (2002)

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  A polished, well-made comedy short.

  Waking up with the wrong woman and losing a wedding ring is only the start of one man's troubles.
• That Thing On My Head (2004)

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  The power and the glory is in the image.

  Exploration of what it means to be Muslim for a young British girl.
• Then A Summer Starts (2007)

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  Detached, unsettling, and intriguing.

  A teenager spends the afternoon with a young man.
• Things To Do In Scotland (2005)

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  This works well enough in the context of an anthology or as part of a festival, but the film doesn't stand very well on its own.

  A short guide to taking political action in the great Scottish tradition.
• The Thing About Gravity (2006)

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  Enjoyable.

  Why are handstands so tricky?
• The Third Dad (2015)

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  Theresa Moerman's film is a deeply personal, deeply moving portrait of grief.

  A filmmaker sets out to find the grave of her estranged father.
• A Third Version Of The Imaginary (2012)

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  Seek it out.

  A visit to the image library of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation in Nairobi.
• This Is Me (2006)

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  By paring the script down, there is plenty of room for sight gags and they are neatly realised and slick.

  Plane brilliance.
• This Old House (2004)

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  Fun and has a charming punchline.

  Three tennagers, an empty house and things that go bump in the night.
• Three Marmalade Sandwiches (2003)

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  Cruickshank's sense of humour never loses its edge.

  Animated animals behave in an extraordinary manner and are even funnier than folk.
• Three Warning Signs (2011)

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  Endured rather than enjoyed.

  An experimental look at the gathering and release of tension.
• The Three Wishes (2010)

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  The story falls apart when it comes to the denouement, which is somewhat confused and doesn't really deliver a satisfactory punchline.

  When a woodsman helps a lost fairy get home, she grants him three wishes, but things don't turn out as he hoped.
• Tickets And Regulations (2006)

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  Sotirchos's script is pacey, witty and ably helped along by Robert F Mack - who plays it straight to great effect.

  A day in the life of a parking attendant.
• Timecode (2016)

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  Giménez uses this beautiful choreography to say something more about human connection and spirit.

  Two security guards discover a shared passion.
• Time Is Running Out (2007)

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  It's a crisp film, well executed.

  A little world is in trouble. One man tries to stop the inevitable.
• The Tinwoodsman's Home Movie #2 (2009)

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  Despite the drenched colour scheme, directors Lee Lynch and Naomi Uman have given their film a deliberately ‘home-shot’ look.

  The Tinman poses for snaps.
• Tiny Death (2005)

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  Interesting, cleverly shot and highly intelligent.

  Schoolboys, sexual awakening and snakes.
• Toast (2006)

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  Essentially an extended joke.

  Toaster trouble.
• Today We Live (1937)

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  The film takes a compassionate stance towards the unemployed.

  Documentary entwining stories from the Rhondda Valley and rural Gloucestershire, showing communities trying to make constructive attempts to improve themselves.
• Toggle (2007)

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  Intended as an examination of deja vu, this is, sadly, something we've seen before.

  A young girl explores an animated cityscape.
• Tomorrow (2014)

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  What makes the film stand out is the acting, especially Daniel Rashid's sensitive portrayal of Clark.

  Secret love for a best friend is complicated further by the involvement of a third party.
• Tonight's The Night (2005)

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  Director Catriona Craig has done a terrific job.

  The date from hell.
• The Total Eclipse Of Sybil Price (2003)

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  The story packs an ethereal twist.

  Supernatural drama short.
• TOTH (2005)

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  Manages to capture the raw emotions of life at the tough end, without being judgemental or intruding too much on what are obviously very personal moments.

  Documentary about a man trying to stop his son making the same mistakes he did.