‘Life at the end of the line has always been tough. With the cost of living going up and pressure to cash in on their now quaint fishing cottage's financial potential, Biddy and Rob find themselves at the end of the line in more ways than one. However Biddy has a plan, Biddy has an idea, Biddy has a desire to paint. The question is will any of her work save them from financial ruin, and who at the end of the line will take notice?’ “Art is a hilarious short that takes a satirical look at the modern art industry, from the lens of a struggling Cornish family. The film was shot on location and showcases Cornwall’s unique culture, such as its language and its big characters and personalities. Not one to miss," said Jay Martin.placeholder image
‘Life at the end of the line has always been tough. With the cost of living going up and pressure to cash in on their now quaint fishing cottage's financial potential, Biddy and Rob find themselves at the end of the line in more ways than one. However Biddy has a plan, Biddy has an idea, Biddy has a desire to paint. The question is will any of her work save them from financial ruin, and who at the end of the line will take notice?’ “Art is a hilarious short that takes a satirical look at the modern art industry, from the lens of a struggling Cornish family. The film was shot on location and showcases Cornwall’s unique culture, such as its language and its big characters and personalities. Not one to miss," said Jay Martin.

Photos: Mansfield Town Film Festival's top five picks

By Phoebe Cox
Published 14th Jun 2024, 14:45 BST

The director of the Mansfield Town Film Festival has shared his top five picks for 2024.

Mansfield Town Film Festival is scheduled to take place from July 26-28, 2024, with organisers promising a “unique” cinematic experience.

Here are the festival director’s top five picks…

Art screens as part of the Opening Night Variety Pack on Friday July 26 from 6:45pm.

Firefly screens as part of the Neurodiverse/Disabled Voices stand on Saturday July 27 from 3:45pm.

Il Fares The Land screens as part of the Working Class Voices strand on Saturday July 27 from 1:45pm.

Harvest screens as part of the Sunday Evening Variety Pack on Sunday July 28 from 5:45pm and leads directly into the Mansfield Film Awards 2024 which is open to all guests of the festival.

Cod and Chips screens as part of the Student Shorts strand on Friday July 26 from 1:45pm.

Celebrate the silver screen as Mansfield Town Film Festival returns in 2024.

Following the passing of his wife, Steven cooks dinner for his teenage son, Oscar, every night but ends up eating alone due to Oscar’s video game fixation. After appearing to have forgotten his father’s birthday, Oscar attempts to make it up to his father by buying him a present that has the power to unite them. “I was lucky enough to catch Cod and Chips at Beeston Film Festival and knew immediately after the film finished that I wanted it to be part of MTFF. It’s a father-son relationship that really resonated with me personally and brought me to tears while watching. I think that’s what it so special about film festivals, the fact that you can see a film, be moved by it, and then go and shake hands with the filmmaker and team that made it. An experience you just can’t get anywhere else," said Jay Martin.

5. Cod and Chips – Directed by Francesca Rae Cross Hall

Following the passing of his wife, Steven cooks dinner for his teenage son, Oscar, every night but ends up eating alone due to Oscar’s video game fixation. After appearing to have forgotten his father’s birthday, Oscar attempts to make it up to his father by buying him a present that has the power to unite them. “I was lucky enough to catch Cod and Chips at Beeston Film Festival and knew immediately after the film finished that I wanted it to be part of MTFF. It’s a father-son relationship that really resonated with me personally and brought me to tears while watching. I think that’s what it so special about film festivals, the fact that you can see a film, be moved by it, and then go and shake hands with the filmmaker and team that made it. An experience you just can’t get anywhere else," said Jay Martin. Photo: Cod and Chips – Directed by Francesca Rae Cross Hall

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