Love is Real

Racking up a frankly ridiculous 600K views in just 5 days over on the DN YouTube channel, Albert Bullock reveals how the conclusion of his striking short Love is Real brings together the film's episodic examination of recent exes confronting the tangled nature of sex, power, and alienation as they attempt to reconnect with society. Albert and Producer Teena Dernaika also explain why they chose DN for the film’s world premiere, rather than going a traditional “festivals first” route.

Memories

Jules Harbulot delves into the tactile visuals and distinctive editing style of his ecstatic music video for LaFavi & Rosaliedu38 track Memories, depicting a rich headrush of desire from a shared glance through a crowd.

10 Outstanding Shorts Screening at Bolton International Film Festival

In anticipation of the 2025 edition of the Bolton Film Festival, running from the 1st - 5th of October, DN picks out 10 outstanding short films from their varied and engrossing programme that you should most definitely be rushing to see at the festival next month.