STUDENT SHOWCASE - SHORTS 1
A showcase of fresh, fearless filmmaking from the next generation of storytellers.
This diverse selection of student films highlights the incredible talent emerging from film schools across the globe. Very bold and inventive, the range of styles and techniques on display is impressive.
Don’t be fooled by the word “student” — the quality here is outstanding, with work that easily holds its own alongside more seasoned productions.
Come and discover tomorrow’s filmmakers, today.
GRUB
dir. Cameron Elie | 7 min | United States | UK Premiere
Rumours swirl about an Alien’s involvement in crimes such as murder and kidnapping.
A MATTER OF POULTRY
dir. Nandini Bapat | 13 min | United States
An ordinary guy on the cusp of starting his dream job finds out he’s pregnant with an alien parasite.
HEARTWARE
dir. Leander Behal | 15 min | Germany
After his colleague self-destructs by eating ice cream, Android Clu tries to process his emotions.
HYBRID
dir. Sophia Marriott | 16 min | United States
Bella, an influencer and her best friend, Evelyn, an MIT graduate, are developing A.I. beauty assistants.
OVER THERE
dir. Shuqi Li | 5 min | United Kingdom
A jobless woman is forced by financial pressure to sell her body and transform her consciousness into the digital world.
S.I. SUPERFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
dir. Ash Williams | 11 min | United Kingdom
Overwhelmed by an ever-growing pile of homework, two students build a deep-thinking, S.I. - Superficial Intelligence to do it for them.
LIMINAL
dir. Kyle Williams | 18 min | United Kingdom
Riley has lived for eight years on the space shuttle LIGO 74, he now has one mission: to get back home.
WASTELAND
dir. Servaes Dewispelaere | 23 min | Belgium | UK Premiere
An algorithmologist begins to question his beliefs when a woman shows up at his office.
