Film Hub North's short film showcase, Northern Exposure, brings the best short films from the region to venues and festivals across the North of England. We're thrilled to be part of the tour, with the showcase landing at FACT this November!

All of the featured films have been selected by a group of young Northern film curators who have scoured the region to uncover stories that resonate with them and champion emerging local filmmakers. Expect a bold mix of fact and fiction, animation and live action – and everything in between.

This event is supported by BFI Film Academy, awarding National Lottery funding.

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MEAT RAFFLE (2025)

Dir. Stuart Armstrong | Comedy

Cumbria, 1998. Terrified he's turned his son queer, closeted dad Rich plots to rig his local pub's Christmas turkey draw to prove what it means to be a real man.

MATCHMAKER (2024)

Dir. Gina Hutchinson & Angus Woodward | Sci Fi

A woman desperately searching for love goes on a date with her AI device.

CAPTIVE (2025)

Dir. Ben Gibson | Documentary

Through a blend of interviews, archival footage, and cinematic B-roll, Captive examines the ethical implications of removing orcas from their natural environments.

COAL (2025)

Dir. Sel MacLean | Dance

A short film weaving contemporary dance and archival imagery to explore coal extraction in the North East. Blending motion and memory, it reflects on the region’s identity, rooted in the physicality of labour and its deep connection to the land.

OUT OF SERVICE (2025)

Dir. Anita Pandolfo | Comedy

Ageing Hilary, her non-binary grandchild Sydney, and their mother Karen are brought together in solidarity when Hilary stages a one-woman protest objecting the cancellation of the essential, village bus.

KITTY AND HER ACCORDION (2024)

Dir. Roz Di Caprio | Documentary

A poignant short documentary that delves into the life of Kitty, a working-class mum in 1950s Liverpool, who was constrained by societal expectations that stifled her dreams of becoming a musician.