Mission and Vision

To maintain an ethical, sustainable, inclusive and diverse environment in which we appreciate and support
filmmakers from all walks of life, of all abilities and identities. We select and celebrate films
which demonstrate a sustainable understanding of animal welfare, climate issues,
human equality and equity, and in many cases human extraordinary abilities.


Sustainability

We demonstrate sustainability partly through our selection process, also by running the festival online,
encouraging accessible virtual experiences for attendees in all time zones
and creating digital awards for winners.


Name-explain
Our name reflects a deep respect for the celluloid medium. Only,
reflects the ironic humility masked behind the efforts underprivileged filmmakers face
to make "only a film". Seen in a larger context, film is ultimately only a medium, used to project leviathan
messages for unlimited audience. Many people can be profoundly touched by the layered
narrative emotions which can be contained within ultimately, only a film.

After all we are only a festival, who exist to support unique film talent.
Now come to think about it, that's quite something.