Doc’n Roll Film Festival’s 12th London edition returns to the Century Club with an exclusive showcase of premiere short films with directors Q&A. DEEP ROOTS short programe brings together stories of music scenes and spaces that shape identity, community and resilience. From Ukrainian drum and bass under fire, to Brixton’s beloved Windmill, to the ghosts of rave houses and iconic DIY venues, these films celebrate the places and people who keep music culture alive.
RESONANCE BEYOND BORDERS: THE
SOUNDS OF UKRAINE
Tom Waller, Mark Sumner| UK| 2025| 30 min
Through drum and bass, four Ukrainian artists confront the chaos of war, channeling their struggles, hopes and identities into music. From underground clubs to makeshift studios, their stories embody resilience, creativity, and the healing force of sound amid destruction.
THE WINDMILL
Finton Hannan | UK| 2025| 15 min
Brixton’s Windmill pub and music venue is famed for championing emerging artists and nurturing a vibrant community. Surrounded by musicians, staff and fans, the venue has become a cultural hub. This film captures the people who give The Windmill its spirit and their deep connection to the place.
W: A RETURN TO
OZ
Daniel Howard-Baker| UK| 2025| 35 min
Locked and loaded with film tape, an amateur filmmaker explores an abandoned rave house, once known as The Warehouse, that was once the beating heart of the South West’s clubland.
SWEET OBLIVION
Sophie Minissale| AUZ| 2025| 8 min
Sweet Oblivion celebrates the last 25 years of the iconic all ages gig space, the Y HQ located in Perth, Western Australia, a place where a host of iconic Australian and International bands have played. At the end of the day, some places are worth making a noise about.
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DEEP ROOTS
Short Film Night with Doc’n Roll |
19:00 - 22:00 | £8.00 |
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