Next Big Thing - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Take Your Partners
A non-conforming eight-year-old challenges gender expectations when forced to make an Easter bonnet with the girls.
Salt and Sauce
Stuck in a post high-school limbo, Tammy works long days in the family chip shop. The only relief from the daily slog is her friendship with her colleague Jordan and her love for photography. A short film about battered sausages and figuring out what to do with your life.
Meet Me by the Water
Director Raisah Ahmed introduces her short, which explores a young Scottish Asian woman's decision about whether or not to branch out on her own.
I Was Here
Director Joe Carter and Writer Morna Pearson introduce this Elgin set story of a feisty but isolated young girl who finds the attention she needs when she chances upon a dead body.
Inside Out
Feeling alone at Christmas, a young girl in care convinces her key worker to take her on an unauthorised visit to see her estranged mother.
Director Russell Davidson introduces his short film about the power of positive relationships.
Exchange and Mart
Reg is intrigued by her self-defence lessons - it's the only human touch she gets. However, the attack test is looming, and thoughts of the gorgeous young tree surgeon are not helping her focus.
My Loneliness Is Killing Me
This Bafta Scotland award-winning film explores loneliness and division in the gay and queer communities. Introduced by director Tim Courtney and writer Michael Richardson.
Asset Management
Two toxic male egos embark on a dangerous collision course. Dealing with possession, jealousy and control, this thriller delivers a killer final twist.
Hula
Director Robin Haig presents her film about divorcee Clara, who is rejuvenated when she sets up her empty nest house as a B&B. Set in the Highlands and starring Blythe Duff.
Monkey Love Experiments
A misguided monkey believes he is destined for the moon, in this Bafta Scotland award-winning short animation. With an introduction by director and animator Ainslie Henderson.
Free Period
Director Alison Piper introduces her short, which has had a powerful impact on the political thinking around free sanitary protection in Scotland.
British by the Grace of God
This thought-provoking short is set between the recent Scottish Independence vote and the Brexit referendum. Raising questions around nationalism and identity, the story follows Irene as she struggles to find her place in the world as a mother and wife.
Concrete and Flowers
Director James Price introduces his short film, which follows a troubled man as he makes his way across Glasgow. Concrete and Flowers is a powerful film about perceptions and how hard it can be to deal with strong emotions.
Good Girls
Director Niamh McKeown introduces her stylish comedy short film. Bonnie, the private school's finest student and head girl, reluctantly tries to round up the rowdy school captains in time for the school photo.
Bunny
Buckley is a troubled young man with long furry rabbit ears. When a group of youths arrive at his isolated caravan community, the security of Buckley's world is disrupted and he risks losing the final bond to his dead mother.
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