Next generation of film makers showcase their work at central London cinema

On Wednesday 5 June, final year Ravensbourne Digital Film Production students showcased their final-year work on the big screen at the prestigious Curzon cinema in Soho. 

The work provided a fitting venue to showcase the talent of the graduating class.  

Dr Dario Linares, Course Leader – Ravensbourne University London said: “This is the second time Ravensbourne final year students have had the chance to showcase their work at the Curzon, and it’s amazing to see the level of work that’s gone into the productions that we’ve seen. 

“It’s a culmination of a lot of hard work over the last three years. The students have put everything into it and being able to present it within the environment of a famous cinema in London, there is a real appreciation of the event and what that gives to the individual films themselves”. 

The Digital Film Production degree at Ravensbourne University London has an industry-wide reputation for equipping students with the technical expertise needed to succeed in the competitive world of film. 

In recent years, almost 100% of the alumni have been snapped up for careers in this field after graduation. Our graduates include: actress, Andi Osho, Film Producers Harri Kamalanathan and Benedict Turnbull and Founder and Producer of Haus Pictures Iain Simpson. 

At the event, an award sponsored by the BFI (British Film Institute) was presented at the event for Most Inclusive Production by Leon Oteng, the Production Inclusion Manager for the BFI Film Fund.  

Discussing the exhibiting student’s work, Leon commented: “It was clear that the students went above and beyond to work collaboratively and to create a culture of inclusion both on screen and during production. The calibre of the work, and the attention to these considerations was very impressive to witness, especially so early on in these student’s careers.” 

From love and romance to complicated family dynamics and grief and revenge, the films take a compelling look at the human condition and for many, the storylines were imbued with a moral lesson. 

The films were as varied as they were thoughtful, spanning many different genres and evoking an array of emotions in the viewer. From thought-provoking documentaries to captivating narrative films, the showcase was a testament to the boundless creativity and skill of Ravensbourne's Digital Film Production graduates. 

The BFIs winning film selection, ‘The Loved & Lost’, is an evocative story of young love and grief and follows a young Jamaican-British man living in London. 

Discussing the short film and the overall experience, director Lewis Wint commented: “I wanted to create something that was relatable and addressed major themes for young people dealing with different emotions. I think the film really captures this in a relatable way. 

“It’s quite nerve wracking seeing your film up on the big screen in a cinema setting, it’s a whole new viewing experience and it's a great way to look at a film from a different perspective.”