The Walnut of Knowledge
Under the shadow of a walnut tree, a boy explores the histories and cultures of his mother’s land. An exploration of belonging to two lands; feelings of belonging and not belonging. Supported by the BFI Doc Society’s Made of Truth fund. Directed by Niyaz Saghari. Produced by Xenia Glen - Sleepwalker. To be released in summer 2025.
Leeside Arts Commission: Camel Estuary
Leeside is a creative collaboration between Natural England and Arts and Culture, University of Exeter. For Leeside, filmmakers Xenia Glen and Antosh Wojcik are exploring the Camel Estuary’s cultural and environmental heritage through community centred filmmaking highlighting both traditional and modern conservation efforts whilst also illustrating local community’s evolving relationship with the estuary. Press release. To be released in summer 2025.
Aso
Kemi, a defiant Nigerian tomboy, disappoints her mother by wearing men’s traditional Nigerian clothing, their clash in beliefs becomes a statement of transcending societal judgement. A short film written and directed by Yemi Adegbulu. Produced by Xenia Glen - Sleepwalker and Helium Media. In production in summer 2025.
Carabao
‘A rebellious Filipino carnival worker is rendered powerless after a life-threatening seizure reveals his undocumented status in the UK.’ A feature film that follows a day-in-the-life of the lead character from the short film ‘Alo’. Supported by the BFI NETWORK’s Early Development Fund. Writer/director Xenia Glen. Co-writer Antosh Wojcik. Producer Dominic Buchanan - Home Team.
How to Keep Time
This whimsical, surreal narrative follows a young man’s attempts to retrieve the memories and dreams of his Polish grandfather who is struggling through the final stages of vascular dementia. A feature adaptation of the Arts Council England funded theatre piece, ‘How To Keep Time: A Drum Solo For Dementia’, written by Antosh Wojcik.
How the Willow Felt
A young Muslim man grapples with his faith and family in the wake of losing his mother. A short film written and directed by Raheela Suleman, recipient of the Belief Grant - The Uncertain Kingdom. Produced by Sleepwalker.