Shorts at the MAC
S.O.U.L. Fest brings its prestigious annual short film selection to MAC. This is a rare chance to see some of the best short films by black British filmmakers available in 2025.
7pm - 7.50pm: ARC HOUSE Panel Discussion
ARC HOUSE, a network and platform supporting Black and global majority creatives and industry professionals in the West Midlands, is proud to host a dynamic panel at S.O.U.L. Fest Birmingham. ARC HOUSE advisory board members Rem Conway, Rhianna Adams-Christie, Madeleine Kludje and S.O.U.L. Fest founder Iyare Igiehon will explore the question: “What if we stopped chasing visibility and started building versatility?” - inviting us to rethink representation by focusing not just on being seen, but on actively shaping spaces, skills and opportunities that empower our communities.
40 Acres
Shoot The People
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Trouble Man
Shorts & Awards
Join us as we screen a selection of the very best short films from Black British filmmakers and announce our 2025 S.O.U.L. Fest Awards. In addition to acknowledging the incredible talent on show, S.O.U.L. Fest also recognise an outstanding contribution to Black British screen culture with an Impact Award.