The first annual Napier Student Film Festival is finally here!
The festival is running from Wednesday 13th to Friday 15th November 2024, with the Opening Night at the Riady Theatre at Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh Napier University at 6pm.
This three-day event, organised by Edinburgh Napier Students' Association (ENSA), promises a vibrant celebration of student creativity, showcasing strands of short films produced by student filmmakers. Festival organiser ENSA received over 200+ short films from 43 countries and shortlisted 25 films from different universities in 15 countries.
“We are excited to see the breadth of talent and storytelling our students and students from other universities globally will bring to the screen. The festival provides an opportunity to celebrate student filmmakers and support them in sharing stories that resonate with diverse audiences.” shared Evans Eghan, President of Societies and Community at Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association.
As the only film festival dedicated to students in Scotland, the Napier Student Film Festival reflects Edinburgh Napier’s dedication to fostering innovation and creativity in the arts. It provides students with a professional platform to exhibit their work, sparking dialogue and collaboration among participants and audiences alike.
Besides the Opening Night, events include film screenings, a dedicated Napier Night, Lunchtime Screenings, a Masterclass “Film as Therapy”, an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) themed film quiz where students stand a chance to win £100, and an industry conversation “How to Get a Job in Film”.
The festival will close with an Awards Ceremony held in the Glassroom, Merchiston Campus at 7pm on Friday 15th November to celebrate winners in various categories.
Through a dynamic mix of screenings, panel discussions, and workshops, the festival aims to bring students and staff, industry professionals, and the community together to explore and celebrate diverse voices and stories in film.
In addition to students, the Napier Student Film Festival is open to the public, with screenings and events taking place at various Edinburgh Napier campuses.
Admission to all events is FREE, and a full schedule of screenings and other programmed events can be found here:
NSFF Programme of Events