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Day 2 of the Bitesize Film Fest delves into the beautifully strange, the deeply human, and the quietly magical. The programme opens with Munchkin, a tender coming-of-age drama about childhood friendships and the sting of growing apart. Emotional depth continues in Twenty, a moving portrait of a homeless ballerina chasing grace amidst hardship. Sci-fi standout Mother Must Be Fed (UK) presents a haunting vision of future parenthood, while Good Choice, Joseph twists fate and free will into a taut, mysterious spiral. Animation brings visual poetry in Desiderium, a lunar love story, and the playful Halloween Spirit, a reminder of childhood bonds. Comedy shines in the surreal Venus Down to the Wire (France) and The Friendship of Fish, where laughter meets the absurd. Sub Rosa and The Three explore complex sisterly and romantic dynamics, balancing vulnerability with unspoken tension. Day 2 continues the festival’s exploration of identity, longing, and the quiet choices that shape our lives, in all their strange and beautiful forms.
Bitesize Short Film Fest is sponsored by Godfrey's Popcorn
Munchkin
Drama
Runtime:19:59
Directed by: Anne Thorens
Louise and Sam are neighbours. They spend their summer holidays playing together in the forest to build their dream tree house. But from one day to the next, without any apparent explanation, Sam loses interest in Louise. He continues to come to her house but to play with his older brother. Rejected, Louise is going to look for her place in other ways.
Desiderium
Animation
United Kingdom
Runtime: 2:21
Directed by Phoebe Wilkinson
A romantic animation about the love of the moon goddess for her soul mate; the sun goddess.
Mother Must Be Fed
Sci-Fi
United Kingdom
Runtime: 14:25
Directed by Christian Bevan
A couple must perfect their garden to earn the right to have a child, but it refuses to thrive. As they hide a secret pregnancy, they are forced to make a choice between the future of their garden and the future of their family
Sub Rosa
Drama
Runtime: 10:10
Directed by: Izzy Hall
Sub Rosa follows the story of two sisters, Sarah and Elizabeth. Through the eyes of the younger sister, Sarah, we witness Elizabeth abruptly being sent away. She returns months later, deeply troubled by an unspoken tragedy.
The Three
Romance
Runtime: 8:00
Directed by: Denisse Laub
It's late night. A couple and a third, play cards or the excuse of not being two, but three, for a while. The early morning has its tricks, appearances are fragile and desire... It's like a rough creature who doesn't know how to lose.
The Friendship of Fish
Comedy
United Kingdom
Runtime: 3:30
Directed by
Sherice Griffiths
A real fish out of water story…
Venus down to the Wire
Comedy
France,
Runtime: 10:48
Directed by Vincent Hazard
Suzanne has made a curious request to Laurie, her granddaughter: to make her a giant scallop. Determined to find out more, but late for delivery, Laurie realizes that she is disturbing the plans of the dashing septuagenarian.
Halloween Spirit
Animation
United Kingdom
Runtime: 01:48
Directed by: Cleona Donnelly
Everyone needs a friend to go trick or treating with.
Good Choice, Joseph
Mystery
United Kingdom
Runtime: 6:03
Directed by James Farrell
A man who feels paralysed by choice is sent into an existential spiral after finding a mysterious tape player that can tell the future.
Twenty
Drama
United Kingdom
Runtime: 15:41
Directed by: Jason Hogan
The film follows Emily, a homeless ballet dancer undertaking a potentially life-changing audition. In the audition room, identified by the auditioners as the girl wearing the number twenty, Emily is graceful and poised. However, in the real world, she struggles to find somewhere to sleep, let alone focus on her artistry.
Notable accolades: Audience Award (Santa Fe Film Fest), Best Actress (Jim Thorpe Film Fest)