Among Us
Friday 19th September 11:00am (70m)
Documentaries shining a light on northern lives and communities
Content Guidance: sexual abuse, abuse (mental/emotional)
PEGS & BACON
May, an 84-year-old shopkeeper, has been the heart and soul of her small farm shop for over fifty years. More than just a place to buy essentials, May's shop is a cornerstone of the community. Through intimate moments and the gentle rhythm of village life, Pegs & Bacon captures the essence of resilience, kindness, and the quiet power of human connection in an ever-evolving world.
Director: Sarah Nicola Mason
Producer: Holly Tarquini
JOY O’ DANCE
Joy O’ Dance follows young performers in Yorkshire as they prepare for a milestone show, embracing the discipline of traditional ballet with a down-to-earth Yorkshire spirit. Through personal stories and mesmerising choreography, Joy O’ Dance captures the joy, resilience and connection that come through movement, proving that ballet belongs to everyone.
Director: Dawn Feather
Producer: Dawn Feather
CLARE’S LAW
A short documentary raising awareness surrounding Clare's Law; if your partner has a history of violent or abusive behaviour, you have the right to be told.
Director: Phoebe Brooks
Writer: Phoebe Brooks
Producer: Connor Cross
SKATE LIKE A LASS
From mountains in Lake District to Blackpool promenade. These skate collectives were created to provide a safe space & welcoming environment for female & LGBT+ skaters in the area.
Director: Juliet Klottrup
THE GOLDEN POSTBOX
An ode to a postbox painted gold, and the mood that birthed it.
The Golden Postbox is a wry micro-documentary investigating our society's changing attitudes and optimism, through the entry point of a postbox in Sheffield.
Director: Julia Mervis
Producer: Chim’Di Ugada
IMPACT
IMPACT is a short documentary made by the incredible young women of the Young Women’s Film Academy, exploring the profound impact of climate change, with a focus on the damaging impact of fast fashion on the mental health of young women in the north east of England.
Director: The Young Women’s Film Academy
Writer: Danielle Giddens
Producer: Beth Connolly, Clara Shield
Buy your tickets.
You can purchase a ticket to just this screening, or grab a pass to watch lots more films and attend events happening across the festival weekend.
Discounts for groups, families, students and those on low income support are available too.
Join us for a family screening of two Julia Donaldson favourites! A Room On The Broom and The Stick Man!
Room On The Broom
The story of a kind witch and her cat who invite three other animals (a dog, a bird and a frog) to join them travelling on her broomstick. Featuring the voices of Simon Pegg and Gillian Anderson.
The Stick Man
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas? Featuring the voices of Jennifer Saunders and Martin Freeman.
This will be a relaxed screening, ideal for families with neurodiverse children, where the lights will be dimmed, sound will be lowered and screening aids will be available for those that would like them such a fidget toys and ear defenders, all families are welcome.
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at The Hullabaloo Theatre on Sunday 21st September at 10:30, there will be a family craft session available before and after the screening for you to enjoy as part of your cinema experience, or if you would like a break from the screening.
Please note: this screening is designed for families to attend together, no unaccompanied adults will be allowed entry to cinema and children must attend with an accompanying adult.