...short stories...small rebellions...mini manifestos...personal fables...snippets of memory...

Welcome to the bizarre world of The Dream Portal, a night of short films taking you on a journey of whimsy, introspection & play. This international selection of experimental shorts explores feminist spaces, queer romance, food & altered states. Our lineup features films from Colombia, Czechia, France, Honduras, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Philippines, UK & USA. 

Artist/Filmmaker List:

Al Fraser • Charles Dillon Ward • Charlie Jimenez • Damian Kiernan • David de Rozas • Diane Nerwen • Eloïse Poulton & Callum Hale-Thomson • Emily Sasmor • Erica Schreiner • Erika Skyte • Guadalupe Arellanes • Harri Shanahan • Ishtar Paz • Jacques Sorrentini Zibjan • Jamal Ademola • Jitske Wadman • Katie Rejto • Lisa Danker • Michael John Pedrajas • Molly Valdez & Judson Valdez • Olivia Jiménez • Samuel Karow • Willow Senior

MicroActs creates low-cost & accessible film events that showcase independent artists/filmmakers from around the world and champions the weird and wonderful. Discover the extraordinary genre of Artist Film in a welcoming space and connect with the MicroActs community. You can expect an evening of unique & unusual films that defy genre and create conversations; exploring diverse themes such as cultural heritage, personal experience, queer identity, political activism & the absurd. We look forward to seeing you at our second edition of the year and sharing a thought-provoking programme of shorts.

Please note this programme contains films with nudity and mature themes; including discussions of disordered eating, top surgery complications, fetish, mental health & existential topics. Our screenings are recommended 16+, and our events are inclusive & LGBTQ+ friendly. Please be advised that some of the films in this edition feature flashing imagery, thank you.