In BEV tradition a dazzling short film line-up showcases new international work, offering a glimpse of the world's best emerging women filmmakers, with many alumni going on to awards and acclaim; plus a taste of the Festival's live music programme.

Featuring special guest BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning actress Dame Eileen Atkins (Upstairs Downstairs, Cranford, Gosford Park).

Followed by a party for all ticket-holders in BFI Southbank's Delegate Centre, featuring a performance by multi-award-winning composer and DJ Shiva Feshareki. A former BBC Proms/Guardian Young Composer of the Year, Shiva's work has been performed at The Barbican, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Roundhouse, among others; and by world-class ensembles such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Contemporary Orchestra and Philharmonia.

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Hansel and Gretel + live score by Micachu
Dir Lotte Reiniger, UK, 1955, 10min

Animation pioneer Lotte Reiniger recreates Hansel and Gretel in her trademark silhouette style, accompanied here by live music from experimental pop sensation Micachu.


Little Children, Big Words
Dir Lisa James-Larsson, Sweden 2010, 12min

When seven year-old Alex tells his class what he wants to be when he grows up, an uncomfortable discussion begins and stories emerge. Oscar-shortlisted and European Film Award-nominee 2011.

The Silence Beneath the Bark
Dir Joanna Lurie, France 2009, 11min

A group of strange creatures discover snow in this gorgeous Oscar-shortlisted animation.

On Your Own
Dir Jane Linfoot, UK 2010, 14min

16 year-old David tries to leave residential care but struggles to find acceptance and connection in the outside world.

The Seven Storied House
Dir Debjani Mukherjee, India 2009, 4min

This wonderfully quirky animation brings a Bengali nonsense rhyme to life.

Bathing Micky
Dir Frida Kempff & Camilla Skagerstrom, Sweden/Denmark, 2010, 14min

Every day, 100 year-old Micky swims with her local bathing club. This beautifully simple account of her extraordinary life won the 2010 Cannes Short Film Jury Prize.

Tord and Tord
Dir Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Sweden, 2010, 11min

When Tord discovers another person named Tord living next door, an unlikely friendship begins. An original, imaginative animation with a sharp sense of humour.

Savage
Dir Lisa Jackson, Canada, 2009, 6min

A young aboriginal girl and her classmates find self-expression when their teacher isn't looking in this rollercoaster 'residential school musical'.