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- Canbury is a trilogy of stories concerning the lives of six twentysomethings, set in Canbury Gardens, Kingston-upon-Thames: Part I: Two females sit on a bench. One of them mentions that she recently ran into a pregnant friend of theirs. Their conversation soon turns from their friend to reflections about their own current situations in life: one bemoans the lack of her relationship experience, worrying about the fact she hasn't settled down, while the other firmly believes that they are too young to be worrying about such things. She expresses her belief that they should simply be enjoying and experiencing their lives, but her friend remains unconvinced: to her, relationships are life. Part II: A male takes a seat on a bench, hoping to find a quiet moment during which to eat his lunch. However, before he can start, an attractive female comes and takes a seat next to him. It is clear from their body language that the two characters are attracted to one another, yet neither is bold enough to make a move. After an awkward moment of eye contact the male decides to busy himself in reading a newspaper, hoping to hide his embarrassment. Taking this as a sign that a conversation will never start, the female decides to leave. It is a wasted opportunity for both of them, and the male is left alone and regretful. Part III: Two males sit by the side of the river, comatose through boredom and watching the river pass by before them. They talk about how to spend their time: although one of them is already drinking, he suggests going to a pub. However, his friend, whose neck is in a brace, replies that he can't drink due to the painkillers he is taking, and this reminds him that it is time for him to take his next pill. Seeking some water with which to take the pill, he finds that there is only one drink to hand: his friend's beer. The two friends return to watching the river, but this time they are both drinking.
- Made up entirely of stills, 'Paintbrush' presents portraits of ten users of a fictitious online social networking website. By detailing the information given by each user on their profile, the film explores themes surrounding identity, while also serving as a satire of online social networking. Malcolm is obsessed with Robert Bresson. Danny loves Hollywood cinema. Marisa's profile is completely average. Jean adds people she doesn't like to her 'friends lists' to appear more popular than she really is. Ryan has begun to think solely in terms of status updates. Nicole has become spiritual, though she hasn't updated her 'religious views' due to her friends' disrespectful and defamatory comments. Harvey is obsessed with Shelley, and secretly masturbates while thinking about her. Matthew is also hopeless in love, searching desperately for the girl he was in love with while at secondary school. Jack is socially inept, and spends a lot of time thinking about death. These are the users of Paintbrush, the online social network which lets you connect...
- Continues to explore interaction in the age of online social networking, focusing specifically on the way it affects ideas of mortality.
- A modern-day city-symphony, the film presents an abstract journey over Hungerford Bridge and the footbridges alongside it.
- Andrew and Sue are a seemingly happy couple, despite the fact that Sue is married to another man. However, Andrew is racked with guilt at the thought of inflicting on Sue's husband the pain that was caused to him when his ex-wife left him for another man. After having a romantic meal together, Andrew's conscience catches up with him and, over the events of one evening, it becomes apparent that Andrew must decide what is stronger: the increasing hate that he feels for himself, or the love that he feels for Sue.
- In a small room a man kneels down to pray in front of a framed painting of Jesus. The picture is garish and kitschy. His prayers are soon interrupted by a noisy fly, which seems intent on landing on his hands. After several futile attempts to wave the fly away, the man leaves the room and the fly settles on the painting. The man bursts back into the room and swats the fly with a rolled-up newspaper. The carcass of the fly leaves a smudge on Jesus' cheek: it looks like a tear.