BFI New Voices Cohort 2025

Selected for BFI talent development programme with Film Hub South West. Working with script editor and mentor, as well as actor workshops, to develop latest short film, Steam, aiming for production in 2026.

Abigail’s An Activist Now

Written and directed by Micha Colombo.

When downtrodden Abigail begins a spontaneous protest to save a tree, her family think she’s lost the plot, but soon come to realise that her unravelling is what they all need. 15 minute short, commissioned by Exeter Phoenix. For more details see Film Freeway. Read interview with Devon & Cornwall Film here. Read blog about the shoot.

Premiere: Two Short Nights Festival 2025.
Other screenings/awards: Sheffield Shorts 2025 (‘Audience Choice’ award), Respect Cinema 2025 (Exeter Phoenix), Exeter Climate Forum Screening 2025 (Exeter Phoenix), Showroom Shorts (Sheffield) 2025, Elevation Festival 2025.

I Want This

Written, directed and performed by Micha Colombo.

An overwhelmed mother is lost within her daily life until a midnight moment in nature helps her to find clarity. Micro-short, commissioned by Exeter Phoenix. Premiered at Two Short Nights Festival 2024. For more details see Film Freeway.
Read interview with Devon & Cornwall Film here.

Premiere: Two Short Nights Festival 2024.
Official selection for: Fringe Arts Bath 2024, Cornwall Film Festival 2024, Women X Film Festival 2024, Tokyo Lift-Off Festival 2025, Elevation Festival 2025.