The Day Job Films monthly @ Galleria Objets

Branching out into new modes of artistic expression, Galleria Objets has opened its doors to an entirely different medium: film. The Day Job Film Festival celebrated the world’s newest talent in the short film competition, giving space to those who are keen to take risks. 

The gallery welcomed The Day Job Film Festival, an evening designed not only to showcase emerging cinematic voices but also to spark new conversations between disciplines. Bringing together artists, filmmakers, and film buffs to celebrate some of the brightest rising talent in the industry.

Day Job Films, the collective behind the festival, was built out of passion. Tired of the standard routes into the industry through connections or formal training, its members now carve their own path into filmmaking. The group strives to support other emerging innovators in helping them make filmmaking their day jobs.

The festival marks the first in what will become a running monthly series of film events at Galleria Objets.

When speaking to Rory Langmuir from Day Job Films, the organiser of the event, he emphasised how intentional the choice of venue was. The gallery space offered a haven for creatives, displaying the intersection between artists and filmmakers;

I wanted to create a film festival in a space that wasn’t just a cinema – but a cross-disciplinary zone where painters, sculptors etc. could meet with emerging filmmakers. We believe this creates a melting pot of creativity and conversation as opposed to strictly conversation between filmmakers.

With whisperings of fruitful conversations between the visitors, the event provided space for the intersection of the art world to gather. The gallery’s white walls, usually lined with static works, became a backdrop for moving images, welcoming this new medium at Galleria Objets. 

After hundreds of submissions, the films were narrowed down to an outstanding 10 that were shown on the evening. It is worth noting that the board welcomed submissions from all different backgrounds, regardless of genre, length or premiere status. 

The result was a rich tapestry of approaches: comedic documentary sat alongside experimental shorts, animation followed narrative drama, and polished professional pieces shared the screen with raw, heartfelt debuts.

The overarching theme is difference. We try to pick a wide range of genres, styles and experience levels. We try not to select simply the 10 most polished films – but those also (rough around the edges) which show spirit and heart.

Among the evening’s highlights was the opening film, “Immigrant” by Nilram Ranjbar, a remarkable 12-year-old animator living in Iran. Despite its brief two-minute runtime, the piece made a profound impact. Rory expands on this piece; 

“Immigrant” by Nilram Ranjbar is a real standout film for me. A beautiful 2-minute animation based on the experience of leaving home, possibly forever – collecting your culture and lived memories into a suitcase and turning your back on the life you know.

It was a testament to how a young filmmaker, unburdened by convention yet wise in perspective, can distill something vast into something small and poignant.

The Day Job Film Festival’s debut succeeded not only as a screening but as a celebration of creative courage. It created space for new voices, welcomed unconventional approaches, and fostered the kind of interdisciplinary dialogue that pushes art forward.