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Glasgow Short Film Festival · 2016

Glasgow Short Film Festival 2016

Scottish Competition 1: Ashes to Ashes

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7 films · 5 reviews

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Bells

Review preview for Bells

Bells is a touching, moving little piece.

Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
A lone twin struggles to cope with the loss of his sibling.

(Country: UK; Year: 2015; Director: Gregor Barclay; Writer: Gregor Barclay; Stars: Robert Jack, Barbara Rafferty, Sean Scanlan, Dave Anderson, Bob Rafferty, Camille Marmié, Jean Spence)

Dear Peter

Review preview for Dear Peter

The story told is one that is fairly judged, well constructed, moving.

Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
A filmmaker tries to find the owner of a series of handwritten postcards he finds in second hand bookshop.

(Country: UK; Year: 2016; Director: Scott Willis; Writer: Scott Willis)

Directions

A film.

(Country: UK; Year: 2015; Director: Oliver Greenall)

No Place Like Home

Review preview for No Place Like Home

The film... shows talent and ingenuity.

Andrew Robertson · 3 out of 5
Under threat of imminent eviction from her countryside home, a self-reliant woman struggles to preserve her way of life.

(Country: UK; Year: 2015; Director: Cat Bruce; Writer: Cat Bruce; Stars: Janette Foggo, Erin Bruce )

Stems

Review preview for Stems

It's beautifully constructed, pun intended.

Andrew Robertson · 4.5 out of 5
A short film exploring the creation of animated characters.

(Country: UK; Year: 2015; Director: Ainslie Henderson; Writer: Ainslie Henderson)

Therapeutic Bereavement Tool

A film.

(Country: UK; Year: 2015; Director: Michael Windle)

The Third Dad

Review preview for The Third Dad

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

Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
A filmmaker sets out to find the grave of her estranged father.

(Country: UK; Year: 2015; Director: Theresa Moerman Ib)