Power / Control

Part of the 2025 Axis Art Film Festival

How is power exercised in contemporary life? Who or what holds the reins? Is it possible to take back control? Five artists offer their perspectives.

Screening:

• How We Used To Queue by Adam York Gregory and Gillian Jane Lees
• Living the Dream by John O’Hare
• What Pleasure Is The Feast Without The Cabbage by Jo Clements
• A Private Land / Tir Diarffordd by Penny Hallas
• You Made Me Mad by Tracy Satchwill

Events last approximately 90 minutes, including a Q&A.

Tickets: £8 per event or £35 for a Festival Pass

The Axis Art Film Festival

The 2025 edition brings together over 30 short films by artists from across the UK and beyond, giving voice to those who challenge, explore and offer new ways of seeing.

You can expect thought-provoking work, meaningful conversations and a chance to experience film wherever you are.

The festival runs from 8–14 September, with seven themed events hosted live online by Lucy Wright. Each screening lasts around 90 minutes and includes a Q&A with selected artists and filmmakers. 

All events are available to watch on demand for 14 days in the Axis Community.

• Learn more about The Axis Film Festival