In the magical town of Tepoztlán, Mexico, fifteen-year-old Karla intimately and unabashedly guides audiences in her journey of self-discovery as she navigates the joys and uncertainties of adolescence alongside society's gender prejudices. Through Karla's exploration of her transgender identity, the film presents an empowering yet sweet coming-of-age story about self-expression, resilience, and the complexities of growing up, that is as specific as it is universal.
2025 / 94 mins / Mexico / Germany / Spanish with English Subtitles.
Filmmaker Kani Lapuerta
Howls To the Harbour
The world premiere screening of ‘Howls to the Harbour’, an intimate portrait of British musician Patrick Wolf – a defining artist of his generation. The film finds him on the East coast of Kent, as he builds a new life by the sea and works on his first album in thirteen years after a traumatic period in the shadows.
Christian Cargill / 2025 / 17 mins / 12A / UK / English / World Premiere
Awards
Who’s won the coveted seagull statues? Announcement of the BEST SHORT FILM sponsored by The Whickers and this year’s AUDIENCE AWARD sponsored by Harbour Decor plus announcement and screening of the winners of this year’s FILMMAKING CHALLENGE.
