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FILM INIATIVE

2025-2026 COLLECTIVE

SOI Studios is proud to support the next generation of regional filmmakers and shine a light on the incredible talent coming out of the UK. The initiative brings together a group of exciting up-and-coming filmmakers, giving them the space, support and creative freedom to tell bold stories in a seriously short timeframe

This year, SOI Studios presents 3 Shorts in 3 Days.

An ambitious filmmaking challenge showcasing new and emerging talent from across the Midlands.

The Films

Two dads find themselves in competition to make the best food for the joint family BBQ. One buckles under the pressure and his own insecurity and makes the competition a bit too cut-throat.

A girl has an odd encounter with a socially offbeat man on a bench. Once the man leaves, she discovers that the conversation was not as it seemed.

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When a grieving man meets his son at a cafe, tension rises as the past entangles with the future and he is left questioning the real reason his life has come to a halt.

Meet This Years Filmmakers

Some of the featured talent behind the 2025-2026 Initiative

Jonell Rowe

Writer

Jonell is a London-based writer and director with a distinctive storytelling voice rooted in emotional complexity and human vulnerability. A graduate of The BRIT School and the University of Bristol. He has written and directed 16 acclaimed short films, including award-winners at the London City Film Awards and Hollywood Sun Film Awards. He recently completed his debut feature film Spectrum as writer, director and producer, and directed Season 1 of The Reserved Seat Show, featuring music artists Dionne Bromfield and Amy Kabba. Through his work, he continues to explore how emotional decisions shape the world around his characters, cementing his status as a compelling new voice in film and television.

Aliyyah Van Koten

Writer / Director

Aliyyah is a Bristol based writer/director, studying Creative Filmmaking at Screenology film school. Specializing in writing visually poetic stories and conveying the subtleties of human relationships within her work. She has worked in many areas of film, including writing, directing, producing, editing and animation and is motivated to keep creating and telling meaningful stories through film.

Archie Parker

Actor / Director

Archie specialises in directing and acting. He is an upcoming filmmaker with a strong ambition,
having already created 2 feature films and 50+ shorts. He recently completed with distinction
an Extended Diploma in Film and Television production and has acting experience within the BBC and National Theatre. He has honed his craft, also working in the fields of writing, cinematography, editing, composing and colour grading. Archie is highly motivated and dedicated to thinking outside of the box, always pushing himself to a higher standard and striving to create unique films that invoke emotion and connect with audiences.
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