“Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5” is a dense, urgent, and unapologetically blunt documentary that offers a chillingly relevant examination of totalitarianism’s enduring appeal and the societal conditions that enable it. Director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) charts the startling continued relevance of visionary author George Orwell’s political observations.
Orwell’s iconic novels “1984″ and “Animal Farm” foretold a chilling, all-too-believable authoritarian future. In “Orwell: 2+2=5”, working in collaboration with the Orwell Estate, Peck seamlessly interweaves historical clips, readings from Orwell’s diary, cinematic references, and dynamic modern day footage, to craft not only a definitive portrait of the writer himself, but an entirely fresh take on how remarkably prophetic his work has become. Peck doesn’t just present the information – but shows new ways of seeing it, drawing patterns and connections we might not otherwise realise. Peck champions Orwell (here given voice by Homeland’s Damian Lewis) as a man from the past who just might hold the key to the world’s future.
Screening presented by LIV:DOX (Liverpool Documentary Club), a project fueled by Imagine Futures CIC.
Part of Unity’s Heritage Lottery Funded project.
Horizon Film Festival is proud to presentShe’s the He, directed by Siobhan McCarthy.
This special screening marks only the film’s second UK showing, following a hugely successful festival run that has delighted audiences at SXSW, SIFF, BFI London Film Festival, Frameline 49, and many more.
Just before graduation, ALEX and ETHAN pretend to be trans women to get into the girl’s lockers. It’s all a joke until Ethan realizes: she really is trans. Now, Alex and Ethan must reckon with their changing friendship and the process of coming out.
Horizon Film Festival showcases the work of Liverpool’s best and brightest upcoming filmmakers.
We seek to give them the exposure, connections, and support they need to thrive in the industry. Attending the festival is your opportunity to watch groundbreaking short films, talk to their creators, and discover the bold visionaries who will shape the future of our industry. Join us in celebrating the art of film in the heart of Liverpool.
Horizon Film Festival is an annual short film festival celebrating independent filmmaking across Liverpool and Merseyside.
Horizon was founded to give emerging filmmakers, particularly those with little to no budget or industry connections, a real platform to be seen and celebrated. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between grassroots filmmaking and the professional industry and create a pathway so that the next generation of talented Liverpool filmmakers might one day work alongside actors like yourself.
Horizon Film Festival showcases the work of Liverpool’s best and brightest upcoming filmmakers. We seek to give them the exposure, connections, and support they need to thrive in the industry. Attending the festival is your opportunity to watch groundbreaking short films, talk to their creators, and discover the bold visionaries who will shape the future of our industry. Join us in celebrating the art of film in the heart of Liverpool.
This year, the Festival returns to Liverpool’s Unity Theatre and for the first time will be held over the course of two days, the 10th and 11th of April. There will be two grand showcase events, the first on the evening of Friday 10th April, and the second on the evening of Saturday 11th April. Between the main showcase events there will be a series of workshops hosted by industry professionals, allowing attendees to develop and gain valuable skills and knowledge.
The Events:
Friday 10 April
A Special Screening Presented by Horizon Film Festival: She’s the He
Horizon Film Festival: Semi-professional and Professional category screenings
Saturday 11th April
Horizon Film Festival: No Budget screenings
Horizon Film Festival showcases the work of Liverpool’s best and brightest upcoming filmmakers.
We seek to give them the exposure, connections, and support they need to thrive in the industry. Attending the festival is your opportunity to watch groundbreaking short films, talk to their creators, and discover the bold visionaries who will shape the future of our industry. Join us in celebrating the art of film in the heart of Liverpool.
This year, the Festival returns to Liverpool’s Unity Theatre and for the first time will be held over the course of two days, the 10th and 11th of April. There will be two grand showcase events, the first on the evening of Friday 10th April, and the second on the evening of Saturday 11th April. Between the main showcase events there will be a series of workshops hosted by industry professionals, allowing attendees to develop and gain valuable skills and knowledge.
Jim Henson’s original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is set to tour the UK in concert next Spring in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
Starring the iconic David Bowie, fans will be transported to Goblin City in an exciting fusion of film and live music on stage with Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert.
Starring Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, as well as scores of goblins and creatures from the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the film features a soundtrack of unique and memorable melodies, with Bowie’s original songs like “Magic Dance,” “Underground” and “As the World Falls Down,” along with Jones’ orchestral score. The collaboration between Bowie and Jones provides an enchanting and distinctive musical experience, perfectly capturing the whimsical and fantastical elements of the film and contributing to its lasting acclaim and popularity.
People Versus TV (PVTV) host monthly Creative Meet-Ups at DoES Liverpool, bringing together local artists, filmmakers and creatively curious people to experiment, collaborate and develop ideas in an informal setting.
Sessions vary month to month, but can include working together on ideas, trying out creative exercises, developing concepts for short films, building miniature sets, experimenting with green screen, puppetry, or testing simple practical effects.
The meet-ups are open to anyone, whether you’re experienced or just starting out. The focus is on shared experimentation, and ideas are developed collectively in the room.
These sessions are part of PVTV’s ongoing grassroots programme, creating space for collaboration, experimentation and creative community-building in Liverpool .
These are relaxed, low-pressure sessions designed to help people connect, try things out and get involved in future projects.
The Creative Meet Ups are free, with no booking required.
DoES Liverpool,68-74 Kempston Street, L3 8HL
Venue is full wheelchair accessible
The Portrait Paradox is an exhibition which brings together portraits from the Williamson’s collection and Adrian Jeans’ portrait-based sculpture, drawing, photography and video.
Adrian Jeans will be in conversation about his work, the inspiration he found in our collection and the intentions of the exhibition.
Subterranean Elevator has been conceived by artist Di Mainstone, and developed with a team of inter-disciplinary specialists. The installation invites intrepid visitors to explore the inner worlds of soil and the subconscious mind. On entering a dark, elevator-shaped environment, they will feel a soft earth-like substance beneath their feet, where they can stand, sit, or nestle. As the elevator commences its ‘descent’, subterranean tourists will experience mesmerising sounds and projected visuals, creating the sensation of sinking deep into the earth.
Mainstone has coined the term “Subnosis” to describe this hypnotic journey, in which surreal subterranean creatures flourish amongst fleeting thoughts, tickled by roots and intersected by neural pathways that lead us into an interior universe. In this place of collective contemplation, we are invited to remember our connection to all living and nonliving things here on our precious planet.
The artwork aims to deepen our understanding of biodiversity loss and engage with the emotional landscape of the climate emergency.
How to Experience Subterranean Elevator
Please allow for your eye to adjust to a darker space when entering the space, moving slowly and with caution.
Shoes are to be removed before entering the sand box.
If you are entering the sand box, please use the spaces below the benches to store belongings.
There are steps at the side of the sand box to enter and exit.
Children must be supervised at all times in the space and sandbox.
Do not throw sand.
