Student Showcase 2026

STUDENT SHOWCASE 2026 PROGRAMME

Are You Home For Christmas? Katie Brown
Four students’ bond over an early Christmas dinner, while sharing their troubled family lives they realise that their student flat might offer the family they desire. Through mutual support and shared experiences, they discover solace and the true essence of “family” during the holiday season.
“Following Salisbury’s beloved No.1 football coach, Connor Sanderson, this heartwarming and inspirational documentary celebrates his unwavering passion for the game and the strength of the community that stands behind him.

Larger Than Life Samuel Mason
Born with a disability that could have limited his dreams, Connor turned it into his greatest strength, proving that true greatness is measured by heart, purpose, and the ability to inspire others. In Salisbury and beyond, Connor Sanderson has become more than a coach; he has become larger than life.

Menai Heritage Trust Documentary Bangor University students
A short documentary that explores the Menai Bridge and the charity surrounding it, The Menai Heritage Trust.

Out There? Felicity Perry
A British, first-year university student-made short documentary following a group of queer and non-binary people of colour based in London and how they connect with nature and develop themselves in a journey to the Peak District.

Sincerely Yours, Always & Forever Sam Oddie
20 years after his grandmother’s passing, filmmaker Sam Oddie discovers a box of her most precious memories, opening it for the first time. Piecing together her story of finding love, being torn apart, and being connected once again. A photo, a ticket, a letter. A exploration into how memories hold stories and creates paths to be closer together.

Starguy Micheal McVeigh
When a star, bored of its endless existence, hears music coming from a distant speck, it shoots down to find itself on planet Earth. On their quest to find music, they are helped by an ex-dance champion and a jaded musician, and faced with the impermanence of living a mortal life.

Talk To Ted Aaron Boylan
Darragh throws himself into sports and athletics, but he’s not just running laps – he’s running from something deeper. After a shattering emotional incident, he becomes isolated and withdrawn. Yet hope remains, in the form of an unlikely companion. His old friend, Ted.

The Saffron Thread Neeyati Singh, Oscar Warrillow & Rishit Goswami
This film is a heartfelt exploration of immigrant entrepreneurship in Manchester’s Curry Mile, focusing majorly on two stores: Bardez and Jafra; and the remarkable individuals who run them. At its core, this is a story about immigrants who have carved out livelihoods in a foreign land not just for themselves, but for their staff, families, and the wider student community.