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A photo of a performer walking along a tightrope. Capured against a bright blue sky & the Earth is visible behind her

Circus & Film: International short film showcase

Join us to celebrate the opening of Circus City 2025 with a screening of 7 short circus films from across the world in Millennium Square. Dedicated to experimental circus forms and film-making approaches, these shorts, featuring acrobats, dancers and aerialists often floating at lofty heights, bring fresh perspectives to human relationships and wild and urban landscapes.

The filmmakers featured are:

  • Purgatorio – Stephanie Miracle, Auden Lincoln-Vogel, Philip Rabalais
  • Walls Beneath Our Feet – Antti Suniala
  • Ode Maritima – Fu Le
  • NOON – Elaine Briant & Joana Martinho
  • Unboxing – Danila Bim
  • ANASA – Odos Productions
  • Ken Fanning & Angelique Ross – Hold Fast

Screened in co-operation with Cologne Circus Dance Festival, Moovy Dance Film Festival, Dynamo Workspace and OFF – Odense International Film Festival.

Event Info:

This event was part of Circus City 2025 and took place Thursday 9th October

Venue: Millennium Square

This event was free to attend

Image Credits: Ken Fanning & Angelique Ross “Hold Fast”