Oska Bright Film Festival 2026
Family Values
Sunday 29 March • 4pm to 6pm
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre
These films explore the challenges and joys of family relationships; delving into the complexities of parenthood, sibling dynamics and coexistence. Themes of love, loss and personal growth are woven throughout these stories navigating what “family” really means.
Book your tickets below and we’ll see you there!
In this screening:
The Wishing Wand
Jane Fraser, USA • 3 mins 20 secs
When Jane’s pug Maisy destroys her wand, disaster turns into wonder when a new wand arrives.
Housemates
Georgie McGuigan, UK • 16 mins, 19 secs
Cassie, Caitlin’s sister with Down Syndrome, loves storytelling, fancy crisps, and feng shui-ing every room.
The Little Miracle
Elle van Knoll, UK • 5 mins, 36 secs
Two siblings dive into the realm of their imagination to find a real-life miracle.
My Dogs
Wendy Belcher, UK • 5 mins
An exploration of the deep relationship and loss of Wendy’s dog through a digital collage video.
Tomorrow
Estefania Ortiz, SPAIN • 15 mins 47 secs
In 1994, brothers Lucas and Bruno share a summer as Lucas prepares for school and realises Bruno, who has Down Syndrome, cannot join the adventure.
The Golden Boy
Elizabeth Peace, UK • 15 mins, 46 secs
A non-verbal autistic boy who with the help of his older sister, proves that his high support needs can’t stop his potential.
Two One Two
Shira Avni, CANADA • 4 mins
A love letter to motherhood, parenting on the spectrum, and two headed monsters everywhere.
The Pursuit of Independence
Sarah Grant, UK • 14 mins, 42 secs
Following the death of their mother, Susan seeks to support her sister Helen realise her dream of living a more independent life but encounters challenges along the way.
Baby
James Di Martino, AUSTRALIA • 18 mins, 34 secs
A young woman with Down Syndrome sets out on a quest to get pregnant and have a baby.