Bute Street Youth Film Programme & Festival Press Night
The young producers of the 2025 Bute Street Youth Film Programme are thrilled to present a captivating evening of films.
Doors open at 17:30, so arrive early to grab your seat—the screening kicks off at 17:45 sharp!
What’s on the slate?
🎬 Public Smoking
Genre: Comedy, Drama | Runtime: 5 minutes
📖 Synopsis: Sometimes, it’s best to keep quiet—especially when harsh words are exchanged. A businessman enjoys a cigarette outside his office when a young hipster approaches him. But when the police step in, things take an unexpected turn.
🔮 Traces (with live Q&A with the filmmaker)
Genre: Supernatural Horror | Runtime: 13 minutes
📖 Synopsis: A student investigates a woman’s mental illness and its eerie ties to the supernatural—only to face dire consequences.
🍽️ Free food at the break! Head to the Hat Factory bar to grab a drink and refuel.
🎥 My Week with Maisy (with a pre-recorded Q&A)
Genre: Comedy, Drama | Runtime: 18 minutes
The programme wraps up at 19:45, but why call it a night? Join us at the Bute Street Press. Catch a preview of the exciting films selected for this year!
