Inspired25 is a community film culture event created by Cables & Cameras. The exciting and mixed format programme is totally dedicated to presenting emerging, cutting edge and legendary filmmakers of colour. This year there is a strong emphasis on music with short films inspired by 'Beyond The Bassline' and the Bristol Premiere screening of Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story followed by a DJ set from Code Of The Street’s DJ Style.

Join us to connect with a wealth of diverse, emerging moving image POC storytellers and gain invaluable in person insights from creatives. Immerse yourself in narratives that authentically reflect the experiences and perspectives of POC communities throughout the world. Be part of a vital platform amplifying underrepresented voices in cinema.

DAY PROGRAMME:
2pm - 6pm

- New Voices showcase. Hosted by Jnr Sunder with guest speaker Euella Jackson. 

Powerfully inspirational new short films from UK-based POC & Black and Brown filmmakers, meticulously curated to illuminate the rich tapestry and personal journeys and lived experiences across the UK. Join us for a unique opportunity to engage with these boundary-breaking creatives who are forging the future of cinema, followed by an insightful Q&A with Euella Jackson and hosted by Jnr Sunder and a chance to connect with the filmmakers shaping our cinematic landscape.

Film Information:

<sub>OF US
Director & Movement: Director: Liara Barussi /  3.min 33 seconds
Connecting ancestral legacies and the thread between body and memory, OF US honours the legacy of the UK’s Black diaspora through movement. Commissioned by Dr. Aleema Gray for the British Library and produced by Jukebox Collective, the film pays homage to Tiger Bay in Cardiff, South Wales, as one of the UK’s oldest Black communities, reflecting on the Atlantic Ocean and its place in the history of the Black diaspora.

DIY IN SPITE OF YOU
Directors: Yv Shells / Hannah Oliver / 6 mis 18 seconds
An art film that lives in the hustle of constant renaissance and the DIY ethics of Black British culture. Commissioned as an “interruption” to the space of the British Library in their 2024 Beyond the Bassline exhibition (the world’s first ever exhibition on Black British music history), the film asks how this 500 years of history can be accounted for in the face of its continual erasure and co-opting, what it means to step into institutional spaces as a Black artist … and to survive and thrive in spite of.

THE BUILDING
Director/Writer: Associate Professor Orson Nava (PhD) / 18 mins, 8 seconds
What happens when a high-powered company CEO becomes dependent on the AI that runs his office building? Who is actually in control, and does the artificial intelligence have a more developed moral sense than the man it 'serves'? Produced as a film practice as research project at Ravensbourne University, 'The Building' explores the ethical and personal issues raised by our increased dependence on technology.

CAPSULE
Director: Euella Jackson / 8 mins 19 seconds
Capsule explores our relationship to the environment through the bond between a child and their grandparent and delves into our collective responsibility to each other, while capturing the power of dreams. Inspired by a conversation with his ill grandmother, 8-year-old Jay embarks on his most exciting adventure yet: making a special gift for their housing estate.

EMPTY YOUR POCKET
Director : Tara Aghdashloo / 19 mins 58 seconds
Hassan is an airport customs officer who needs a salary advance to buy his mother’s medication. While dealing with various passengers, the dark side of his job becomes clear. Ultimately Hassan must decide what matters to him the most, and at what cost. @emptyyourpocketsfilm

IWOYA: IN THE ECHO
Director : Tayo Rapoport and Rohan Ayinde / 9 mins 19 seconds
Exploring Black British music as a force for community and transformation in an Afro-surrealist voyage through vision and sound. Descending through a black hole into radical imaginings shaped by Black British music, multidisciplinary artist Rohan Ayinde and director and installation artist Tayo Rapoport initiate an Afro-surrealist journey into the past, the present, and the reparative potential of the future.</sub>

- Reel Talk: Exploring Black Voices in Film. Hosted by Binge God. 

BINGE GOD is a passionate content creator who transformed a childhood spent grounded and binge-watching TV into an online brand. With a natural flair for expressing strong opinions on shows and movies, and a background in writing, branding, and social media, Ore Ige launched BINGE GOD in 2019. He continues to entertain audiences with his engaging rants and reviews.

The talk will delve into how Black filmmakers and actors have used cinema as a platform for resistance, storytelling, and cultural affirmation. It explores the evolution of Black voices in film, highlighting key moments, artists, and movies that have made an impact on the medium, the industry, and audiences.
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- Hard Food (Premier) In Conversation with Daniel Alexander and Adam Murry

Join Birmingham-based award-winning director and BAFTA Crew x BFI Network filmmaker Daniel Alexander for his premier of Hard Food. We will explore and deep dive into the legacy of one of Birmingham's most respected directors in the West Midlands.

 

The BFI Inclusion team are principal sponsor of Inspired25

Entry requirements: 18+