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About S.O.U.L. Fest x ABFF Global London 2025

S.O.U.L. Fest is one of the U.K.'s leading black British film festivals and once again 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.

7.50pm: Break

8pm - 9.50pm: S.O.U.L. Fest x ABFF Global London 2025 Short Film Selection.

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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