Untethered Film Review

Star rating: 5/5 Writer: Jacob Dudman Director: Lidia Huerta Starring: Jacob Dudman Untethered is a striking short drama inspired by the experiences of victims of modern slavery in the UK. Starring Jacob Dudman in the role of a trafficked man, from Europe to the UK, Untethered presents us with our

The Jury Winners of the 2026 SXSW Film Festival

The 2026 jury winners represent a formidable cross-section of global talent, proving that independent cinema remains the lifeblood of the industry. From high-concept narratives to intimate documentaries, the awards this year highlight a yearning for connection in an increasingly fragmented digital age.

Secrets of a Wallaby Boy Film Review

Star rating: 4/5 Writer: Kieran Moore Director: Kieran Moore Starring: Brandon McCaffery and Billie Hindle. We meet Tim, a 25-year-old gay man from Manchester, played by Brandon McCaffrey, who is by his own description an ‘ordinary lad’. Like many twenty-something ordinary lads, and lasses, in 2026 Britain, he is struggling