NSFF: International Film Showcase…

🎞️ NSFF International Showcase

📍 Venue: Room B55

🕓 Time: 11AM-1PM

Travel the world through film in this special showcase featuring a diverse selection of short films from emerging international filmmakers. 🌍

From powerful human stories to bold artistic visions, this session highlights the creativity and cultural perspectives shaping student and independent cinema across the globe. Expect a mix of genres and voices - each offering a unique glimpse into life, identity, and imagination from around the world.

The screenings will be followed by a short discussion with some of the featured filmmakers.

Screening lineup:

FILMS TO SCREEN

1. “My Monthly Struggle” directed by Crystal Tai - RMIT University (Australia) – Animation – 2:00mins

2. “Zapop!” directed by Jiaxin Chen – Pratt Institute (China) – Animation – 3:15mins

3. “PAINTING BOSCOMBE” directed by Lydia Matata - Bournemouth University (UK) – Documentary – 7:00mins

4. “In The Company of Bees” directed by Taylor Smith - University of Staffordshire (UK) – Documentary – 7:49mins 

5. “My Neighbor Ed” directed by Caleb Gales - Concordia University (Canada) – Narrative – 5:40mins

6. “Our Hero, Cadet” directed by Kam Smith - Ohio University (USA) – Narrative – 8:36mins

7. “The Bride’s Tear” directed by Moses Ipadeola – (Nigeria) – Narrative – 10:35mins (AiF Edinburgh Connect’s Special Screening)

8. “STAR” directed by Paoli De Luca - CSC Film School Rome (Italy) – Narrative – 12:00mins

9. “IL FULMINE VERDE (The Green Lightning)” directed by Tommaso Diaceri - CSC Film School Rome (Italy) – Narrative – 11:00mins

10. “ReBell” directed by Rahul Rajendra Dhanwate – Savitribai Phule Pune University (India) – Narrative – 15:00mins

11. “Arundel's Lighthouse” directed by Julie Fackler - California Institute of the Arts (USA) – Narrative - 18:23mins

The Napier Student Film Festival is a premier film festival in its second edition, that celebrates the creativity, innovation, and passion of student filmmakers from universities globally. 

This festival serves as a vibrant platform for student filmmakers to showcase their talents, share their unique stories, and connect with a diverse audience of peers, professionals, and cinema enthusiasts.

All are welcome!

Accessibility:

♿Physical Accessibility: The venue has wheelchair access but 2 lifts are required to get to floor B including a stair lift. More info here. Accessible restrooms are available near the building entrance.

💡Lighting Considerations: The event is held in a space using lighting which can be adjusted if needed. ~Lights will be dimmed for the films.

🪑Seating Options: The seating includes a lecture theatre setup with some limited space for wheelchairs.

🗣️Noise: The films will be played at a moderate level, but you are always welcome to step outside for a break and come back i when you are ready. 

💬Audio: All non-English films have subtitles. To request subtitles for other films please let us know 48 hours in advance at ENSA@napier.ac.uk and we will request the film makers to add them.

For specific accessibility needs or questions, please email us at ENSA@napier.ac.uk