In 2027, terminally ill Jordan logs into a webcam chatroom and meets Danny, a stranger who swears it's 2005. As an impossible connection deepens, Chatlines blends mystery, heartbreak, and queer love, featuring standout performances from Siobhan Finneran and Nico Mirallegro.
SCENE's closing film sees Manchester LGBTQ+ filmmaking duo Lloyd Eyre-Morgan and Neil Ely return to the festival with their second film in as many years, following up on instant classic Departures which was released in UK cinemas back in April. See Chatlines and hear the cast and crew talk about the film at SCENE ahead of it coming to cinemas next year.
The event will feature a panel with the filmmakers.
SCENE CLOSING NIGHT
Closing night screenings are sponsored by Screen Manchester.
Screen Manchester, a part of Screen Alliance North, is the film office for Manchester City Council and delivers comprehensive support service for all levels of production within the city.
TIMINGS
8.00pm: Doors
8.15pm: Feature starts
Event duration: 1 hour 48 minutes
10.10pm: Feature ends
TICKETS
General Admission: £9.95 (+ £1.20 booking fee)
Concessions: £7.95 (+ £1.20 booking fee)
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Director: Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, Neil Ely
Producers: Paul Mortlock, Neil Ely, Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Screenwriter: Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Talent: Nico Mirallegro, Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, Siobhan Finneran
Country of Origin: UK
Language: English
Subtitles: None
Release Year: 2026
Content Guidance: Discussion of death, grief, strong language, sexual scenes
Age Rating: 18
Accessibility: For access and facilites information, please visit HOME
Runtime: 78 mins
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