Capture the Flag

The Return

In this mockumentary, we follow amateur documentary filmmaker and poodle aficionado Flávia on a journey in search of Cristal, a flamboyant poodle and former showbiz star who is trying to adjust to a new stage in her life. Amid fond conversations about a glamorous past and simple strolls by the sea, Flávia captures with a keen eye the difficulties, anxieties, and small joys of a former star.

A middle-aged man comes to terms with his aging self and outer appearance he once recognized, all the while escaping a series of events that help him discover himself again.

Little Billy and Isabel catch Red Lantern, the Magic Fish. He takes them to the Land Of The Lost to meet King Find All, Rosita Wristwatch, and Wally Pocketwatch.

Betrayed by her husband, Amanda, a former Army Ranger, drives hours to meet a revenge lover but is followed by a mysterious and menacing truck on lonely desert roads.

Young actress Marci, who stars as a cheerleader in the hit television series Beverly Heights is seen by everyone as head cheerleader dating the football team captain, but behind closed doors she’s in love with a mysterious girl named Emily.

In a world where humans are treated like dolls—every part replaceable—Adisa, a struggling musician, faces pressure to buy a new voice before a career-defining gig. Desperate, he turns to the Body Shop, a chaotic underground clinic. The procedure could change everything for him… but is this what he really wants?

A man returns to Taiwan, the country he left behind decades prior, only to find himself wandering a city he no longer recognizes and in the company of a stranger who took him in.

The hero is a young artist. He wants to stay away from politics. Like every creative person, he has his own world. But the situation develops in such a way that he is forced to get involved in the events of the time. Because his closest friend is on one side of the front, and his lover is on the other...

The Cassandra Project is a short film trilogy featuring three female protagonists whose voices are discounted due to gender disparity, in each case leading to extremely high stakes situations.

El Ruido

A traditional Kuwaiti girl seeking life beyond her society, to achieve her ambitions and dreams in the modern era, to sing, to dance, and to flourish. We don't know for sure if it's a dream or reality.

Alistair Barrie (MC), Iain Stirling, Kerry Godliman, Terry Alderton, Geoff Norcott, Ria Lina, Marcel Lucont

Every Monday evening Alan and Bob sit at Kelly's bar embellishing on their secret unhappy lives, while flirting with the stunning bartender, Cheryl. The diluted dreamers struggle to save face when a high profile attorney enters their sanctuary, armed with an eye for detail and a dose of reality.

Hosted by Leroy Brito, featuring Caryl Burke, Low Effort Sketches (Andy Bucks and Alice Wickersham), Melina Fiol, Roman Harris, and Shalaka Kurup.

Comedy Heaven is back, this time with a twist celebrating a very special birthday. Join Leicester Comedy Festival on the final night of 2023’s mammoth event to celebrate 30 of years of the festival. Guests include Nish Kumar (The Mash Report), Arthur Smith (QI, Have I Got News for You), multi award-winner Laura Lexx, and more.

The live final, hosted by Sikisa, took place on 25th February at The Y Theatre in Leicester as part of the city's annual comedy festival.