Leeds Film Night 2nd Edition
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Following the success of their sold-out pilot initiative, Leeds Film Night returned
for its second edition on 27 March 2025 showcasing a powerful line-up of indie short films with culturally significant stories. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Quest – Directed by Ilze Millere - A short film about grief that explores courage within vulnerability and love within pain. Feelings of loss and loneliness are interwoven with the innocence and imagination of childhood.​​​​​​
Stag! – Directed by Elliot Taylor & Lucy Hilton-JonesWhen a surly bachelor arrives at his stag do in Alicante, he discovers that no one has turned up—except for one estranged university friend. Will his ego prevent him from salvaging the weekend and their friendship?​
More Than Just A Van – Directed by Lewis MitchellFollowing the sudden death of his best friend Ed, George struggles to navigate his grief, expressing his emotions through music. When Ed’s van, once a symbol of his adventurous spirit returns from Australia, George embarks on a road trip across the UK, meeting Ed’s family along the way. The journey is filled with music, shared memories, and quiet reflection.
Guest Speakers​
We heard from filmmakers who have successfully navigated the challenges of securing funding, from private equity to grants, in today’s increasingly competitive landscape. ​​​
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Nathasha Hawthornthwaite is the Co-founder & Head of Original Content, Northern Heart Films and Sam Oddie who is an award-winning documentary filmmaker discussed navigating documentary filmmaking and securing documentary funding.​
Paul Renhard who is a filmmkaer shared insights on how he raised a Six-figure budget from private equity for his first feature film, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime.​​
Aman Dhillion who is the founding director of ReelN Ltd spoke about film financing, film tax relief, and strategies for making the most of film festivals.​
To conclude the Night we had a special screening of Footprints a Water multi-award-winning feature film directed by Nathalia Syam, starring Adil Hussain, Nimisha Sajayan, and Antonio Aakeel.
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Whether you're a filmmaker, actor, crew member, or simply passionate about independent cinema, Leeds Film Night is a space to celebrate indie films, network, and find inspiration to create your next project.
The 2nd Editiion of Leeds film Night Was Supported By Film Hub North With National Lottery Funding On Behalf Of The BFI Film Audience Network And Hyde Park Picture House​​