Films

Every film starts with something.

Explore the work and the choices behind it. Meet the people who made it happen, then find a starting point for something of your own.

A film by Aaron Burns

JIMMY

KJ Apa plays Jimmy Stewart, from Hollywood success and wartime service to the journey home that led to It’s a Wonderful Life. Filmed in West Cork.

Watch the official trailers, follow the real history and explore the craft behind the film. In US cinemas from 6 November 2026.

CastMe Beginnings

A film by Lloyd Edgar

Melissa Hamilton’s journey to The Royal Ballet, and Lloyd’s first-person account of developing, filming and editing her story.

Watch the supplied trailer, explore the making and discover the production team. The full film is linked on BBC iPlayer.

The first CastMe Beginnings film

A film by Seán Leahy. A father. A son. The things left unsaid.

Watch the first CastMe Beginnings film here on CastMe. Free to watch, with no account needed.