Mansfield Palace Theatre

A Drop in the Ocean brings together intimate, emotionally rich stories exploring identity, trauma, and transformation proof that even the smallest moments can make waves that change everything. All screenings are rated for an 18 and above audience.

Where The Old Man Lives (19:34) – Directed By Sonya O'Donoghue

In rural Ireland, an old man living in fear and isolation risks everything to protect himself from dangerous intruders.

Code/Switch (13:24) – Directed By Alexander Moffat 

Ashir Pradhan is late to the interview of a lifetime. Racing against the clock, he loses his suit along the way. An unfortunate mishap, forcing him to arrive in ‘trackies’. But Ashir is no stranger to adapting. In fact he specialises in it. A chameleon by nature, he's spent a lifetime code-switching in order to fit in and today is no exception. 

The Lump (1:54) – Directed By Jack Dixon 

Preoccupied with getting ready for an evening out, there's something Jamie hasn't noticed.

Metaciclica (17:56) – Directed By Lydia Zimmermann 

Metacyclical is a neologism for six actresses who are beyond the rules. Despite their experience, no one offers them leading roles.

Badger (4:45) – Directed By Martha Crow 

One afternoon whilst on a mission to save an injured Badger, Ella meets Josh. During their meeting, everything hangs in the balance as Ella learns how it feels to become the prey.

Dolls (14:27) – Directed By Robyn Egan 

A coming-of-age comedy, set in the early 00s, Dolls tells the story of Cherry and her unsolicited collection of judgemental porcelain dolls as she explores her transition into sexual maturity and faces the anguish of leaving her childhood behind.

The Oracle (2:30) – Directed By Anna Boronea, Stefano Moscone 

The Oracle centres around the topic of generative AI and its implications on humanity's future, explored from the point of view of AI itself, personified in a fantastic way as an all-knowing oracle.

Merman (15:00) – Directed By Madeleine Wynn 

Haunted by what she has seen while carrying out humanitarian work with refugees in the Mediterranean and traumatised by her experiences, Mari returns to her parents coastal home in rural England.

Life doesn’t always follow a straight path. These bold, imaginative shorts explore identity, illness, resilience and inner turmoil - spotlighting the moments, people and truths that fall between the cracks. All screenings are rated for an 18 and above audience.

Blackpool (13:22) – Directed By Stephen Gallacher

After 30 years of too many downs and not enough ups on life’s rollercoaster, Billy embarks on a final lost weekend in the funfair of a town that is Blackpool.

Don’t Stay Home (11:52) – Directed By Hugo Cantrell

When an dangerous outbreak of black mould runs out of control his London flat, international student Theo finds himself battling infection and panic attacks alone in a hostile foreign city.

Endolife (12:38) – Directed By Lisanne Van Ingen

A hybrid documentary that combines the experiences of over 120 people with endometriosis into a single, scripted narrative. Instead of focusing on the medical aspects of the disease, the film illustrates how it affects daily life.

Senior Consultant (13:54) – Directed By Simon Haines

A group of optimistic British Millennials compete for a bullsh*t job title. What could possibly go wrong?

The Silent Choice (12:43) – Directed By Ranw Aso-Rashid

Recently out of prison, John risks everything for a forbidden meeting with his ex and daughter, unveiling secrets, as their fragile connection teeters on the edge.

In Half (24:00) – Directed By Jorge Morais Valle

Through a child's imagination it tells the journey of a man who after falling prey to his fears, he must cross a strange world, a universe full of magic, where he will be confronted with his own fears and conflicts from the past and where he must find solutions for the future to discover his self-identity.

From Mansfield, With Love bursts with stories of imagination, identity and heart—from football fields to fantasy, imaginary friends to final dances. Your Friday night begins here—with warmth, energy, and unforgettable cinema. All screenings are rated for an 18 and above audience.

She Will Play On (13:51) – Directed By Grace Morgan 

Sienna nurtures her younger sister's dreams of playing in a professional girl’s football team, whilst facing the realities of a crumbling home life.

An Old Friend (13:45) – Directed By Nuk suwanchote 

An imaginary friend (Jason Faunt) finds out his sole purpose is to bring happiness to his child, only to discover his child is a 90 year old man (Tom Skerritt) on his death bed.

Girlband! – Not Like The Rest (3:17) – Directed By Rachael Halaburda

Energetic music video for Nottingham band ‘Girlband’ featuring Bella Ramsey (The Last Of Us, Game Of Thrones). Shot on location in Nottingham.

StreetVet (23:46) – Directed By Stephanie Keelan 

Delves into the incredible work of vet Jade Statt and the StreetVet team, a dedicated UK-wide network of volunteer vets and nurses who have swapped the practice for the pavements to provide free veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness.

Spare Part (4:59) - Directed By Ada Player, Bron Waugh 

A playful comedy about a shy loner who is desperate for attention from her football crazy boyfriend.

Knocked Out By Canon (2:00) – Directed By Michael S.U. Hudson 

A young boy trains hard from his bedroom to become a champion boxer in virtual reality.

Transylvanie (15:00) – Directed By Rodrigue Huart 

Ewa is a 10-year-old girl living in a high building in a quiet town. She's an odd, lonely child and for good reason: she's convinced of being a vampire. Fascinated by Hugo, 15, she dreams of turning him into a vampire too, so that she can overcome her loneliness.

A Bird Hit My Window And Now I’m A Lesbian (7:56) – Directed By Carmela Marie Murphy, AJ Dubler 

After a mysterious girl shows up at Gray's doorstep holding the corpse of a bird that had just cracked her window, an impromptu bird funeral changes the way Gray views herself and her lesbian identity.

The Last Dance (16:39) – Directed By Hayden Mclean 

When Fox’s "LA Bar" is hit with a compulsory purchase order, a cornerstone of Caribbean life in 90's East London is threatened. As the city begins to forget, the community remembers. In defiance and longing, a last dance ignites—one that will be remembered for the ages.

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