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BBC Launches Seven Films Showcasing Emerging UK Talent

10/25/2025

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Long Story Short, a BBC Writers initiative, has launched seven films to showcase emerging UK talent.
The project pairs fresh writers and directors with UK production companies across the UK, supported by the BBC’s Small Indie Fund.
Notable films include Doppleganger, exploring identity, and Jealous People are Ugly People, about jealousy and the supernatural.
The films premiere at UK festivals in October–November 2025, with streaming on iPlayer and BBC Three in 2026.

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Story summary

Long Story Short, a BBC Writers initiative, has launched seven films to showcase emerging UK talent.
The project pairs fresh writers and directors with UK production companies across the UK, supported by the BBC’s Small Indie Fund.
Notable films include Doppleganger, exploring identity, and Jealous People are Ugly People, about jealousy and the supernatural.
The films premiere at UK festivals in October–November 2025, with streaming on iPlayer and BBC Three in 2026.