The oppressive heat of summer is fading, and suddenly we feel the space around us. Suddenly … One week to go until the Amsterdam Experimental ShowcaseRead more
Author: Jack Benjamin
Indy Film Library celebrates life, community, and art at second London showcase
Having stockpiled another selection of phenomenal short films by UK-based filmmakers, Indy Film Library (IFL) has … Indy Film Library celebrates life, community, and art at second London showcaseRead more
No Light Here (2026) – 5 stars
Director: Emily Carter Writer: Emily Carter & Lucy De Silva Cast: Lizzie Meech Running time: 8mins … No Light Here (2026) – 5 starsRead more
Contac T (2026) – 3 stars
Director: Nick Vorsselman Writer: Nick Vorsselman Cast: Albert van Benthem, Kyra Antoni Running time: 15mins In … Contac T (2026) – 3 starsRead more
Rubik’s Cube (2026) – 4 stars
Directors: Lars Hogendoorn & Yannick van den Ende Writer: Lars Hogendoorn Running time: 4mins It is … Rubik’s Cube (2026) – 4 starsRead more
Niu Lai, and the comforting humanity of incompetence
Niu Lai is a truly horrendous animated tale following a cow and her calf through a … Niu Lai, and the comforting humanity of incompetenceRead more
‘Framing New Brighton’ director Dylan Cubbin on the importance of place in documentary storytelling
Ahead of screening his film ‘Framing New Brighton’ at Indy Film Library’s 2026 UK Short Film … ‘Framing New Brighton’ director Dylan Cubbin on the importance of place in documentary storytellingRead more
Project Hail Mary: The coldness of space, and the wonder of companionship
Project Hail Mary is another of those films I’ve ignored countless recommendations for. Ahead of this … Project Hail Mary: The coldness of space, and the wonder of companionshipRead more
Buskers of Porto (2026) – 5 stars
Directors: Matties Dielemans & Guus Engelbregt Running time: 30mins Every film faces its own unique set … Buskers of Porto (2026) – 5 starsRead more
Dan Monaghan’s ReelTakesReviews remind us not to lose sight of the politics of production
In the two years I have been running the Who Critiques the Critics? segment of Indy … Dan Monaghan’s ReelTakesReviews remind us not to lose sight of the politics of productionRead more

