Join us for a FREE screening of short Artist Films from around the world in The Hall at the wonderful The Bath House, Hackney Wick this May!
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Welcome to the bizarre world of The Dream Portal, a night of short films taking you on a journey of whimsy, introspection & play. This international selection of experimental shorts explores feminist spaces, queer romance, food & altered states. Our lineup features films from Colombia, Czechia, France, Honduras, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Philippines, UK & USA.
Artist/Filmmaker List:
Al Fraser • Charles Dillon Ward • Charlie Jimenez • Damian Kiernan • David de Rozas • Diane Nerwen • Eloïse Poulton & Callum Hale-Thomson • Emily Sasmor • Erica Schreiner • Erika Skyte • Guadalupe Arellanes • Harri Shanahan • Ishtar Paz • Jacques Sorrentini Zibjan • Jamal Ademola • Jitske Wadman • Katie Rejto • Lisa Danker • Michael John Pedrajas • Molly Valdez & Judson Valdez • Olivia Jiménez • Samuel Karow • Willow Senior
We’re delighted to announce that we are back at the wonderful The Bath House in Hackney Wick, for our Summer 2026 edition of MicroActs, and this time, we're taking over The Hall of their fantastic not-for-profit community hub in East London!
Join us on Thursday 21st May at 7pm for a FREE inspiring evening of experimental short films, each 6mins or less, from an international & UK based lineup of filmmakers. Whether you’re a film lover or filmmaker, a creative, or simply curious, MicroActs is a film night not to be missed!
MicroActs creates free/low-cost & accessible film events that showcase independent artists/filmmakers from around the world and champions the weird and wonderful. Discover the extraordinary genre of Artist Film in a welcoming space and connect with the MicroActs community. You can expect an evening of unique & unusual films that defy genre and create conversations; exploring diverse themes such as cultural heritage, personal experience, queer identity, political activism & the absurd. We look forward to seeing you at our second edition of the year and sharing a thought-provoking programme of shorts.
Please note, our screenings contain mature themes, and are recommended 16+. Please be advised that some of the films in this edition feature flashing imagery, thank you.