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CFFL launches their new festival for underrepresented filmmakers this July 18th in Finsbury Park. Founded by award-winning filmmaker, producer, and full BAFTA member Anthony Vander, CFFL was created to tackle the lack of representation in the film industry. Together with Deputy Director Bethany Taylor-Goh, an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and actor, they are committed to providing a platform for diverse talent, nurturing emerging filmmakers, and creating an environment where underrepresented creators can thrive.
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CFFL will feature two in-competition screenings, a first-time filmmaker programme, a feature film UK Premiere, a documentary feature, an awards ceremony and an afterparty. In line with our mission to improve access to industry knowledge, we are also running filmmaking workshops, industry masterclasses, networking events and a keynote performance. For full information about the films and all festival events, please see the festival brochure below.
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MEET THE TEAM
Festival Director
Anthony Vander
Anthony Vander is an award-winning filmmaker and producer. In 2023, Anthony was accepted as a full BAFTA member for his considerable contribution to the film industry. Anthony’s work was featured during We Are Parable and the British Film Institute’s “WHO WE ARE” season in July 2020, which shined a light on Black British filmmakers in the UK.
His first short film, “Hooligan,” screened at The Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. In 2014, Anthony’s directorial debut feature film, “Sweetboy”, had its North American première at the American Black Film Festival and in 2017 aired on London Live television multiple times. His second short film, “Spar,” screened at festivals including S.O.U.L. Connect and the Miami Independent Film Festival, Anthony produced (and starred) in the feature film “Scales” (2020), which won him best supporting actor at the Los Angeles Film Awards 2018. Anthony’s fifth short film, “Finale,” played at the BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival 2021. Anthony is currently in post-production with the pilot episode of “Spar.” The television pilot will broadcast in 2025.
Deputy Festival Director
Bethany Taylor-Goh
Bethany Taylor-Goh is an award-winning filmmaker and actor. She is the 2025 recipient of the Best First-Time Filmmaker Award at the BAFTA-Cymru qualifying FFilmic festival, and the Best Female Director Award at the Budapest Short Cut Festival for her debut short film ‘The Interview’.
Her short has achieved ten Best Short Film Awards worldwide, at festivals including the Independent Shorts Awards (LA) and the Paris Art and Movie Award Sessions. It has received an additional 10 nominations including finalist selections and honourable mentions. She is currently in post-production for the pilot episode of ‘Feel Me’, which she produced, co-directed, and starred in. She is in her final year of part-time training at Collective Acting Studio. As a filmmaker, she draws inspiration from her Northern Irish/Singaporean heritage and her background as an award-winning neuroscientist, to explore stories of BESEA heritage and the psychology of intergenerational trauma.
Festival Producer
Laura Battisti
Laura Battisti is a production and operations manager working across performance, education, and live events. At Collective Acting Studio, she supports the delivery of public performances, festivals, and creative programmes, with a focus on production logistics and inclusive, accessible operations.
Her work is grounded in creating the conditions for ambitious, artist-led projects to thrive. She previously managed shows and venues at Soho Live Music Club, including The Piano Bar and The Boulevard in Soho.