Reel Brum at Flatpack Festival 2025

JOIN US ON FRIDAY 9TH MAY AT MOCKINGBIRD CINEMA FOR REEL BRUM STRAND PLUS THE REEL BRUM AWARD

We've screened the cream of the Midlands film talent at our monthly events and are proud to present our strand for Flatpack Festival.

Join us for the screenings, followed by a celebration and awards ceremony, where we will announce 1st (including a £200 cash prize), 2nd and 3rd place.

Check out the 2 blocs below and get your tickets for either or both!

BLOC 1: 8-9pm 

BLOC ONE TICKETS

Burger Van Man (dir. Calum Rhys,  Alex Singh & Dan Trueman)

A down-on-his-luck family man makes the impulsive decision to buy a burger van with his life savings in an attempt to open a new chapter in his life, but inadvertently closes another when it ends his marriage.

Inside Turn (dir. James Cookson)

Whilst trying to steal from a sick pensioner, to impress a gang, a lonely teenager finds something unexpected and altogether more valuable.

No Worries If Not  (dir. Emma Hodgkinson)

‘No Worries If Not!’ tells the story of Grace, a lifelong addict of people pleasing, who prefaces every request with the sentence too many of us are familiar with – “no worries if not!” (and usually with several exclamation marks).This dark comedy pokes fun at a behavioural habit many of us are guilty of – particularly millennial women trying to navigate the workplace after a lifetime of being criticised for speaking assertively and labelled ‘bossy.’Giving voice to these silent struggles is absolutely vital if we want to see change, and we’ve worked with qualified mental health professionals to develop a script which tackles some of the most common daily challenges.

Obscurum (dir. Tenisha White) 

A lone driver’s (Daisy) late-night journey on a desolate highway takes a terrifying turn when a car malfunction and a chilling encounter leave her questioning reality.  Obscurum is a heart-pounding exploration of isolation and the primal terror that lurks in the shadows, leaving audiences to question what truly awaits Daisy in the encroaching darkness.

Replay (dir. Rashad Edwards)

A nurse. A routine. A breaking point. “Replay” dives into the quiet chaos of burnout in the NHS.

Who Wants To Be Me? (dir. Pip Barclay & Josh Harper)

Sometimes life has a funny way of not playing ball, as Sam's unlikely lottery win catapults him into a whirlwind of unexpected chaos and hilarious misfortune in this heartwarming tragicomedy.

BLOC 2: 9-10pm

BLOC TWO TICKETS

A Million Numbers (dir. Matthew Cooke & Vincent Lund)

A time travelling cab driver pulls the ultimate "forever shift" for one last chance to watch his daughter grow up.

Divine (dir. Mya Shakham)

An inspiring journey into the lives of two individuals forever changed by the transformative power of house music and the rave scene. Through their stories and insights from DJs, experts, and academics, this narrative unveils the profound spiritual and cultural impact of raving - where music becomes a catalyst for connection, healing, and self-discovery.

Dusty Do Good (dir. Jack Hughes)

A young boy with Down’s syndrome escapes his troubled home life through an old cowboy TV show and models himself on the main character. He roams his estate as a righteous lawman, but things take a darker turn when he runs into a local gang.

Fortune Tell Her (dir. Robert George Lane)

A story about Gertrude, a lady with a remarkable gift to see the future.

Filmed in one day at The Rose Villa Tavern in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Starring Janice Connolly, Laurence Saunders, Robert George Lane and a host of talented performers from the Midlands.

Outlands (dir. Mark Hampton)

A band of warriors must navigate the uncharted woodlands of Barberia, but find trouble closing in all around..

Zugzwang (dir. Genevieve Lowe)

Two strangers meet at a slipway, but their exchange does not go according to plan.