FILM:HEATHEN (heathenfilm.com)
Now, this is a bit special. A local filmmaker called Ross Shepherd spent most of last year working a full time job and making a movie in his spare time, using friends as crew and a brace of willing local actors, existing entirely without professional help or funding. The resulting piece, shot entirely in Brighton, is a stunning looking piece of moody film noire even without taking these limitations into account. It’s basically a thriller involving cryptic clues to a man’s missing brother, but take the time to check out the trailer on the website – local screenings are planned soon (NC)

FANZINE: HOUSE OF APPROVAL
Short stories are supposed to be a very tricky medium to nail, which might be why there’s never many of them around. House Of Approval are redressing the balance with a small collection of tales slightly left of totally off the wall. The very first line in the booklet announces, “He was the highest paid pisser in the business for a while there.” What else would you expect from a story called Faith No More – The Musical. The illustrations are excellent throughout too. Pick it up from Boy Parker for almost no money. (JK)