Short Spotlight Film Event

Schedule

Wed Feb 11 2026 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Midlands Arts Centre | Birmingham, EN

Join us for Arishu Films’ Premiere Screening Event — exclusive in-house films, filmmaker talk, and 15 global short films!
About this Event

Get ready for an inspiring evening of creativity and cinema!
The Short Spotlight: Premiere Screening Event by Arishu Films brings together filmmakers, storytellers, and film lovers for a unique big-screen experience in Birmingham, UK.

This special event features the exclusive premiere of Arishu Films’ own productions, an engaging filmmaker talk, and the screening of 15 remarkable short films from independent creators around the world.

Join us to celebrate storytelling, creativity, and community in one unforgettable evening.

📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
📍 Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham, UK
🕓 Doors Open: 4:00 PM | Event Starts: 4:10 PM | Ends: 7:00 PM



Highlights

🎥 Arishu Films Premiere: Watch brand-new in-house short film productions by Arishu Films.

🗣️ Filmmaker Talk: Gain insights from the Arishu Films team about storytelling, production, and creativity.

🎞️ Short Film Showcase: Featuring 15 diverse and powerful short films from global filmmakers:

  1. Rally – Directed by Robert Mielnik
  2. Night of the Living Fish – Directed by Taiah Hay
  3. Good Morning Mr. Rad – Directed by Yazdan Shadafza
  4. A Light That Never Fades – Directed by Mike Tweddle
  5. The Transcendental Call Girl Centre – Directed by Tom Wright
  6. 220 – Directed by İsmail Hakkı Koçak
  7. Visa – Directed by Orlenny De León
  8. Ribs – Directed by Aimee Lemon
  9. The Unseen – Directed by Xander Ross
  10. Ding! – Directed by Lea Judge
  11. Head Over Heels – Directed by Ignacio Rodó
  12. Coldsores – Directed by Ina Morken
  13. An Artist’s Curse – Directed by Steven J. Mihaljevich
  14. Wise Words – Directed by Louis Dickins
  15. Captain Beany and the Meateorite – Directed by Tomas Jason Roberts

🤝 Networking & Connections: Meet fellow filmmakers, artists, and audiences passionate about independent cinema.

🧾 Poster Showcase: See all participating film posters displayed on the big screen in celebration of every filmmaker’s work.

Where is it happening?

Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Tickets

GBP 9.38

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