Student Showcase

Discover the future of cinema at the Little Venice Film Festival’s Student Showcase Screenings. Experience bold voices, fresh perspectives, and fearless storytelling from emerging filmmakers ready to break through. From intimate dramas to daring experiments, each screening celebrates creativity, craft, and passion. Join industry guests, fellow film lovers, and the next generation of talent for an inspiring, electric night on the big screen in London.

Screening Details:

April 26th 2026. 17:00pm-21:00pm. venue tbc.

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Featured Films

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A woman with light brown hair holding a phone to her ear, with her index finger raised to her lips, in conversation with a man whose back is to the camera, in an office setting.

limbo

Bethany Barr I UK I Bournemouth Film School I 13 mins 31 seconds

An aspiring doctor waits in a decaying A&E as his friend worsens, uncovering a nightmarish, collapsing healthcare system and confronting his future.

A woman looking at store shelves with a man walking behind her outside a store window.

reflection

Mishel Devor I Bulgaria I University of Westminster I 30 mins

In the city, Yasen leads a simple life as a janitor until he meets the unconventional artist Vesta.

A Warm night

Andreea Ștefănescu I Romania I National University of Theatre and Film "I.L.Caragiale" I 11 mins 49 seconds

After work, Mike returns to his motel room, where cash, thin walls, and noises pull him into the night before the crime.

Close-up of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair and light makeup standing against a blue patterned background.

ella’s aria

Camila Ana Ballester I UK I London Film Academy I 5 mins 22 seconds

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Ella’s Aria is a 1960s–70s thriller where Ella confronts an alternate self, a famous author, challenging her mundane daily life.

A person climbing up a brick wall in a narrow alleyway, wearing shorts and sneakers, with a clothesline and drainage pipes visible.

nomads in the city

Moliana Alpha Muller Mundy I Spain I London MET I 14 mins

A documentary exploring London’s squatter community through female and queer perspectives, examining evictions, mobility, housing crisis, and ways of living.

Two clowns, one older and one younger, sitting inside a vehicle, with clown makeup and colorful costumes, surrounded by clown-themed decorations hanging from the mirror.

honk

Spike McGuire, Alexander Vaughan I UK I MetFilm School I 7 mins 15 seconds

Honk focuses on Bumble, an old children’s clown, and his young partner, Chuckles, as they heatedly discuss their partnership after hosting a party from hell.

A man with short, curly hair stands near a metal railing, gazing out at a body of water on a cloudy day.

life on track

Marcus Nezri I UK I Leeds Beckett University I 15 mins 08 seconds

Matthew Skaife, autistic multi-sport athlete, overcame anxiety, depression and social challenges to become a runner and triathlete, determination and self-belief.

An Asian woman assisting a young Asian girl with her schoolwork in a classroom. Other students are seated at tables in the background.

Tokiwadaira Danchi

Haru Katro I Japan I Nihon University I 32 mins 31 seconds

This documentary captures the quiet dignity and beauty of life in the aging housing complexes of Tokiwadaira Danchi.

A woman with short dark hair, glasses, wearing a black shirt, sitting indoors near a large window at night.

young and bored

Brandon Mwesigwa I UK I London Metropolitan University I 12 mins

Men-tal is a raw and powerful exploration of men's mental health, told through the voices of nine men who share their deeply personal journeys.

A woman in a blue dress seated in a wheelchair, performing a dance pose with one arm raised and the other arm extended downward, in an indoor setting with a curved wooden bench and a plain wall background.

the dance

Iona Taylor I UK I The Glasgow School of Art I 5 mins 54 seconds

The Dance offers insight into overlooked lived experiences of people with disabilities, unseen by those who do not face them.

A topless woman with short black hair covering her face with her hands, sitting on the floor, with a cat peeking out from behind her. The background includes a gray cabinet and a dark room.

little princess

Flora Linghwa Huang I Taiwan I Taipei National University of the Arts I 24 mins 55 seconds

Little Princess follows Sharol, a young nude model who dances on the line between art and desire.

A man with curly hair and a beard sitting in a dimly lit room near a window with flowers.

little death

Casey Evans I UK I Northern Film School I 16 mins 21 seconds

Martin and Johnathan’s life shatters when Martin becomes terminally ill, unable to eat. Desperate and out of options, they argue over choice.

A young man with curly dark hair and pale skin stares directly at the camera with wide eyes and a serious expression. The background appears to be a dimly lit room with speakers and electronic equipment.

mimic

Nils Megret-Leander I UK I Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill I 7 mins 39 seconds

Paul, a teenager incapable of having an original thought, goes on a journey to discover his originality to prepare for his first date.

A young boy with long blonde hair wearing a red shirt shopping for utensils in a store.

ode to joy

Diana Honor Reiss, Chloe Weir I US I Scripps College I 9 mins

Ode to Joy explores Claremont’s Folk Music Center, a vibrant cultural hub inspiring musical discovery, community, and tradition since 1958.

A man with gray hair stands indoors in front of a wall decorated with colorful landscape artworks and a large map or painting.

driven apart

Rachel Kozlowski I US I Michigan State University I 21 mins 49 seconds

Driven Apart is a student documentary about America's reliance on cars, how it got to this point, and what we can do to change it.

Two people sitting on a park bench, two smiling women, one in a wheelchair, the other sitting next to her, both laughing, surrounded by trees and a lawn.

butterflies

Zav Jenabian I Canada I York University I 9 mins 26 seconds

A celebration of love and resilience, Butterflies follows Quinn and Josh, who met in their high school special education program.

A person wearing an orange top, denim skirt, and a white cap standing at an iron gate, holding back a curtain or cloth, with a stone wall and green trees in the background.

pieces of time

Ryan Rivera, Claire Protano I US I Connecticut College I 8 mins 30 seconds

A poetic documentary the follows many people and their relationship to vintage collecting.

A woman with earrings sitting indoors near a clock, with light filtering through curtains behind her.

down by the sea

Mia Ainsley I UK I Leeds Beckett University I 5 mins 3 seconds

Two estranged sisters bond through the death of their father in their seaside house.

A vintage military airplane flying above snowy mountains in a cloudy sky.

Remembering Together - the Final Flight of CNAC 60

Selina Liu I US I Blair Academy I 10 mins 24 seconds

Remembering Together follows 98-year-old WWII veteran Bob Willett uncovering his cousin’s 1942 disappearance while flying supplies over Himalayas to China.

A man with curly hair crying while hugging someone.

heartbeat

Kewen Soares I US I Valencia College I 11 mins

Heartbeat follows Brooks as he reflects on his complex childhood, memories of his alcoholic father, and the intertwined nature of pain and love.

A man with black hair wearing sunglasses, a gray hoodie, and a backpack standing in front of a dark door in a hotel hallway.

less is more

Hoi Fai Fung I UK I University of East London I 9 mins 20 seconds

A character who was at an emotional low point, on the edge of ending his own life.

A young man with long blond hair tied back wearing a dark jacket with a fur collar, looking confused or surprised at another person outside.

lysham

Max Mazower I UK I Warwick University I 8 mins 16 seconds

After a knock at the door from an unknown visitor, Nik begins to learn secrets that have been buried deep in his past.

Four individuals, three wearing ski masks and holding guns, confront a man in a restaurant or bar setting. The man is raising his hands defensively.

the notice

Yelisey Kazakevich I US I Boston University I 5 mins 30 seconds

Rick, down on his luck and fed up with how he’s treated, decides to commit a robbery.

Child practicing martial arts with wooden sticks in a dark setting

bow and rise

Jasmine Mok I Hong Kong, UK I University of the West of England I 8 mins 43 seconds

Bow and rise is a short student documentary that follows the Lion Dance troupe at Bristol University in the build up to Chinese New Year.

A person standing inside a curved glass elevator, viewed through the glass, with a dark background.

hark

Tristan Kunzer I UK I Falmouth University I 4 mins 01 seconds

Hark is a fictional retelling of the worst day in the director’s life, when faith in himself, support, and certainty vanished - welcome to psychiatric admissions.

Five young women and one young man standing on a porch overlooking the ocean.

the corsets

Megan Bottoms I UK I University of South Wales I 14 mins 57 seconds

The Corsets—Harriet, Alecia, Ruby, and Mary—share a love of period-inspired costumes, but personal struggles threaten their friendship’s fragile foundation.

A black and white animated illustration of a woman's face with long eyelashes and shoulder-length hair, surrounded by radiating lines. The text on the image says 'No space.'

the sense of self

Chi Uyen Tran I Vietnam I RMIT Vietnam University I 2 mins 08 seconds

A short animation about a being aware of its illusion, seeking the universe’s Truth, only to discover the answer lies within itself.