Lighthouse is proud to present four new short films, commissioned and produced by Lighthouse and BBC Film Network. Showcasing the talents of four exciting filmmaking teams, they cover a range of styles and genres from drama to animation, and feature familiar faces such as John Henshaw, Celia Imrie, Jodie Whittaker and Jim Carter.

Following the first Brighton screening of the film, will be a lively discussion with the filmmakers hosted by filmmaker, broadcast journalist and photographer, Toby Amies.

The films are already proving to be a big hit on the festival circuit with official selections at Edinburgh International Film Festival, Palm Springs International ShortFest, Soho Rushes and LA Shorts Film Festival amongst their growing list of successes. This is an opportunity for South east audiences to see these exceptional films in the beautiful surrounds of Duke of Yorks cinema.

The films are:

TURNING
Writer/Directors: Karni & Saul
Producers: Kat Armour-Brown, Alison Sterling
Cast: Patrick Gibbs, Audrey Holt, Maureen Wild, Carol Kirkland
UK 2009
10 mins



On his sixth birthday, Robert receives three beautiful broken old birds in his mother's sitting room. A memory of an afternoon with tea and cake, lace pink slips and a tale of an emperor with no skin. Co-funded by Stink.

WISH 143
Writer: Tom Bidwell
Director: Ian Barnes
Producer: Samantha Waite
Cast: Jim Carter, Jodie Whittaker, Annette Badland, Sam Holland
UK 2009
22 mins

A fifteen-year-old boy with only months to live is granted one wish from the Dreamscape Charity. But David doesn't want to go to Disneyland or meet Gary Neville; what he really wants is an hour alone with a naked woman.

MUNRO
Writer/Director: Michael Keillor
Producers: Daniel Healy, David Reilly, Pete Thornton
Cast: David Hayman, Jamie Michie
UK 2009
16 mins

Enduring an ill-judged camping trip into the wild Scottish Highlands, father and son Bill and Robbie have to face up to the difficult secrets they've kept from each other. Starring David Hayman and Jamie Michie. Co-funded by Scottish Screen.

CONVERSATION PIECE
Writer/Director: Joe Tunmer
Producer: Enrico Tessarin
Cast: Celia Imrie, John Henshaw
UK 2009
5 mins

One sleepy Sunday morning, Jean notices a chip on a treasured vase. Employing a variety of tactics, she attempts to get to the bottom of the situation. Celia Imrie and John Henshaw star in this unique musical-of-sorts set to the music of jazz cornetist Rex Stewart.