Kris Hitchen

Christopher Hatherall

Men of a certain age will generally talk about anything other than their mental health.  Ben and Pete are no different..  Two middle-aged mates on their first fishing trip since their friend Marko took his own life, a complete and utter shock to them both.  Even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can’t stop them opening up in a way they never expected.

During a difficult visit to her single immigrant mother, Athena discovers that what she thought was age-related mental decline is in fact an inherited magical gift.

Alison, left to manage an ailing farm and an alcoholic father-in-law after her husband’s sudden death, navigates the challenges of rural life. The film explores generational trauma, love, loss, and the undeniable resilience of a farming community in the face of tragedy.

Lucy, an aspiring artist escapes into dreamlike visions through mysterious vials. As fantasy consumes her, she must choose which world to live in.

A short personal story touching on the impact parents have on their children and how it can reflect them in the future. Filmed, Written and Directed by Chris Villafuerte

In a near future, human DNA has been modified to receive internet signals, and by law, everyone must remain connected. Celeste is on the verge of collapse; the constant hyperconnectivity is suffocating her. But when a mysterious AI, housed in a phone-shaped building, offers her a service as tempting as it is dangerous —to disconnect from the network forever— Celeste must decide if freedom is worth the risk.

Lonely, Bad Job, No Friends, Bad Mental Health...

A filmmaker struggling with her mental health reaches a breaking point and kidnaps a famous social media influencer in an attempt to coerce them into playing the lead in her latest project.