We are absolutely delighted to announce that the schedule for this year’s Black Sunday Film Festival is now live!
The majority of the screenings will also be showing a selection of short films before the feature presentation starts. You’ll see the full details of what’s showing in the listings below.
We will also be hosting a post-festival opening night party on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at a brilliant local venue, which will be announced very soon. Everyone who has attended any film across the weekend is welcome to join us!
Tickets are now available for all screenings, starting at just £7 a ticket.
Thursday 1st May 2025
10:30am – 12:30pm: The Rebrand
Dir: Kaye Adelaide
Nicole, an eight months-pregnant bisexual videographer is hired by a lesbian lifestyle influencer couple to film a redemption documentary after they’ve been publicly cancelled, but Nicole quickly discovers that the couple have nefarious ulterior motives.
Includes the short films The Ossan and Prettify.
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Bystanders
Dir: Mary Beth McAndrews
A group of murderous frat boys get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with a couple coming home from a wedding.
Includes the short film Gory Hole.
3:30pm – 5:30pm: Krazy House
Dirs: Steffen Haars & Flip Van der Kuil
Set in the 1990s, Krazy House follows religious homemaker Bernie and his sitcom family. When Russian workers in Bernie’s house turn out to be wanted criminals, Bernie has to man up and save his imprisoned family, while slowly going crazy.
Includes the short film Outside Noise.
Friday 2nd May 2025
10:30am – 12:30pm: Derelict
Dir: Jonathan Zaurin
Abigail grieves her father’s death, feeling isolated. Matt’s life disrupted by brother’s return. Their paths intersect, tragically shaping their journeys. A character-driven exploration of loss and upheaval.
1:00pm – 3:00pm: What Happened to Dorothy Bell?
Dir: Danny Villanueva Jr.
Ozzie Gray video documents her investigation into the traumatic events from her early childhood, which involved her late grandmother, Dorothy Bell.
Includes the short films Body Worn Video and The Mannequin
3:30pm – 5:30pm: 7 Keys
Dir: Joy Wilkinson
Daniel has kept the keys to the places he’s lived in. Lena wants to use them – on the ultimate tour of London, a weekend of getting to know each other intimately in other people’s homes. This risky fantasy soon becomes a deadly threat.
Includes the short films Aetherium and Black Hole Barry
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Sayara
Dir: Can Evrenol
When her sister is murdered by a group of politically connected rich kids, Sayara, a quiet gym cleaner from Turkmenistan, begins to follow in her father’s footsteps, seeking a path of revenge.
Includes the short film FOMO/Armageddon
8:15pm – 10:15pm: The Forest Hills
Dir: Scott Goldberg
Haunted by nightmares, Rico descends into madness in the Catskill Mountains.
Includes the short films Cakes! and Nap.
Saturday 3rd May 2025
10:30am – 12:30pm: Never Have I Ever
Dir: Damon Rickard
Sam, a struggling writer, faces pressure to repay an advance. His day spirals as he loses his wallet, experiences break-ins, and a chance encounter leads to unexpected events, further complicating his predicament and deadline.
Includes the short film Sleep Tight.
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Girl Internet Show
Dir: Kati Kelli
a documentary film that compiles the online video work of artist Kati Kelli, exploring themes of identity, loneliness, and the complexities of self-presentation within the digital landscape, primarily focusing on her unique style of self-produced, often humorous, and sometimes disturbing online videos, which often feature her as the sole character in her bedroom setting.
Includes the short films Hallowed and Fisitor.
3:30pm – 5:30pm: Stream
Dir: Sergio Pereda
Craven, a streamer with thousands of followers on a live streaming platform, has prepared a very special stream for Halloween.
Includes the short film Citroen
6:00pm – 8:00pm: The Severed Sun
Dir: Dean Puckett
Magpie lives in an isolated church community ruled over by her father, The Pastor. When a man is murdered, paranoia sets in and people start to whisper about a strange ‘Beast’ that lives in the forest.
Includes the short films Fluids and Nervous Ellie.
8:15pm – 10:15pm: Cult Film Secret Screening
Dir: ???
As is the Black Sunday tradition, we will be closing the 2025 festival with a stone-cold cult classic! This rare big-screen appearance is absolutely not to be missed!
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