NSFF OPENING CEREMONY: Guest Speakers and Film Screenings…

🎬 Drinks Reception, Opening Ceremony & Film Showcase

📍 Venue: Merchiston Foyer & A17 

🕡 Time: 6PM – 8:30PM

Join us as we officially open this year’s Napier Student Film Festival!

The evening begins with a welcome drinks reception at 6PM in the Foyer, followed by an inspiring selection of short films from student filmmakers around the world from 6.30PM in A17.

Expect thought-provoking stories, striking visuals, and the chance to meet some of the talented directors behind the work.

Screening lineup:

1. “Safe Travels” directed by Simon Krawczyk - University of Dundee (UK) – Animation – 4:05mins

2. “Cell Buddies” directed by Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit & Arjen van der Plas - Sint Joost School of Art & Design (Netherlands) – Animation – 5:11min

3. “Flower Of Remembrance” directed by Yiping Gu - The University of Edinburgh (UK) – Narrative – 5:00mins

4. “Mary” directed by Dunyasha Althaus - Arts University Bournemouth (UK) – Narrative – 7:49mins

5. “Heartware” directed by Leander Behal - Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg (Germany) – Narrative – 15:00mins

Break – “Questions and Anwers” session with the filmmakers

6. “Take A Break” directed by Lucas Burridge - Falmouth University (UK) – Animation – 2:27mins

7. “GOBLIN!” directed by Matthew Jones - Nottingham Trent University (UK) – Animation – 5:56mins

8. “Phantom” directed by Gabriele Manzoni - CSC Film School Rome (Italy) – Narrative – 17:00mins

9. “Pomana” directed by Anastasiia Lukova – KNUTKIT (Ukraine) – Narrative – 15:00mins

Final “Questions and Anwers” session with the filmmakers

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 a lift is required to get to floor A. Accessible restrooms are not available nearby. More info here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/merchiston-lecture-theatre-a-17  

💡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 film 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