The second Canary Wharf Film Festival kicks off this Thursday, August 28th featuring animation, documentaries, British and international short film programmes and music videos.

There are also guest screenings, including highlights of the recent Rushes Soho Shorts Festival, and the whole event climaxes next Monday, September 1st with the awards night - presented by a host who won through an X-Factor-style selection process through bethemoviestar.com.

Programme and tickets from www.cwff.org.uk. Festival trailer here.