The Beach House Short Film Festival is thrilled to announce the selection of 24 talented volunteers for the upcoming live event on March 29th, 2025, which will take place at the renowned Terraform Bar and Restaurant in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. These dedicated individuals have been selected to support the festival in various key roles, from welcoming guests to managing logistics, health and safety, content marketing, media, and more. Their hard work and commitment will ensure that the event runs smoothly and provides an unforgettable experience for attendees.

2025 is proving to be an exciting year for rapper and now-actress SKG, born Helecia Choyce, as she makes her acting debut in the indie thriller “F Friendship.” Known for her powerful lyrics and commanding stage presence, SKG is now taking on the world of film, stepping into the role of Tanisha, a loyal friend whose unwavering support for her companions is met with betrayal and heartbreak. “F Friendship” explores the delicate and sometimes painful dynamics of female friendship.

The world is about to witness a groundbreaking story that blends sport, culture, and political action in a way like never before. Saints & Warriors, the highly anticipated documentary, unveils the incredible journey of the Haida people of Haida Gwaii, an Indigenous Nation on Canada's northwest coast near Alaska. The film tells the inspiring story of how basketball has become a lifeline for the community, uniting people in both sport and their ongoing fight for cultural preservation.

Independent filmmaker and longtime actor-producer Daniel Knight has officially announced the upcoming production of his psychological thriller Perplection, marking his debut as a writer and director. With principal photography scheduled to begin in May 2025, the film will be shot in Palm Desert and Manhattan Beach, California, with additional locations under consideration. Blurring the lines between reality and imagination, Perplection follows clinical psychologist Viana Young as she spirals into a fractured world where moments of vibrant color clash against eerie black-and-white shadows.

Shucks, the debut film by visionary independent filmmaker Ty Brueilly, is set to make its long-awaited Hollywood premiere at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre this February. Originally released in 2017, the 49-minute black-and-white silent film has gained a cult following, leading to the expansion of its eerie and abstract world into a full-fledged cinematic universe. Brueilly’s Shucks follows a ritualistic man’s struggle to escape his own habitual flaws, unknowingly transforming himself into what he consumes.