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Seeds

Seeds mark a beginning. The seed of an idea or thought planted in the mind, the seeds of a new relationship or the seeds of a diaspora sewn across the world. But the moment for growth is not always instantly or immediately grasped; it may take time and care by multiple hands across lifetimes and generations. The films and the filmmakers of Seeds speak to the notion of exciting beginnings and potential, something important and something beautiful is coming - just wait.

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  • A still from the film Can Be, shows the main character - an Arab man - with his eyes closed in what looks like a meditative state. He wears a beige beanie and a light blue hoodie.

    Can Be

    England / 2022 / 13m / Scottish Premier / English

    Two siblings process their grief after the loss of their father and question if their already strained relationship can be saved. LEARN MORE

  • A still from the film In the place where we left and arrived, shows a viewpoint from the front window on a boat travelling down the River Thames in London, with a Union Jack flag flying in the centre.

    In the place where we left and arrived

    England / 2022 / 20m / English & Mandarin

    The contradictions of home and belonging underlie this autobiographical and documentary-style exploration of the queer Chinese diaspora. LEARN MORE

  • A still from the film Still We Thrive, shows the lower part of a Black femme's face, lips purses, superimposed over the image of a ship at sea.

    Still We Thrive

    England / 2021 / 6m / English

    Using archival footage and poetry, Campbell X showcases the unstoppable force of Black people united across time and water. LEARN MORE

  • A still from the film Suffocation, shows a line of flags from indigenous nations in front of a large, abandoned, rusty boat.

    Suffocation

    Kaurna Land / 2022 / 3m / English

    A sharp interrogation of colonialism and its effects on our living environment and social world presented as a defiant poetry performance. LEARN MORE

  • A still from the film The Perfect Knight, shows two dark skinned Black people on a date, sitting at an opulent bar and holding hands. They are smiling as they look into each other's eyes.

    The Perfect Knight

    England / 2023 / 11m / English

    Looking for love, hopeless romantic Alie allows her friend to set her up with a mystery man, leading to an unforgettable night. LEARN MORE

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