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UpLift Film Festival

An international short film festival organised by students in the Department of Literature Film and Theatre Studies

  • Thu 4 - Fri 5 May 23

    12:30

  • Colchester Campus

    LTB10

  • Event type

    Arts, culture and performances

  • Event organiser

    Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, Department of

  • Contact details

    Tasos Giapoutzis

Essex students launch an international short film festival, exploring themes of local community and socio-economic struggles.

UpLift presents a two-day programme of short films, selected by students in the Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies (LiFTS). The programme will showcase work from all parts of the world, with a strong focus on highlighting social issues such as the cost of living crisis, discrimination, and community struggle. 

In addition to three daily one-hour screening sessions, the programme includes masterclasses and workshops, live music, and opportunities for young filmmakers to network and grow their confidence. 

For the running order on each both days, please refer to the table below. 

All events take place in LTB10 and are open to all Essex staff and students. Admission is free. 

Thursday 4th May schedule

18:00
 Event  Start  Finish  Location
Screening 14:30   15.:30  LTB10
Discussion with Christians Against Poverty 15.30  17:00  The Hex
Workshop with Ryan Bogle 15:30  17:00  LTB10
Screening 17:00  18:00  LTB10
Screening  19:00  LTB10  
Open mic / Networking 19:00  close   LTB2

Friday 5th May schedule

Event Start Finish Location
Screening 14:30 15.:30  LTB10
Masterclass with Jane Gull 15.30 17:00  LTB10
Screening 17:00 18:00  LTB10
Screening 18:00 19:00
  LTB10
Awards / party 19:00 close The In-between

 

Download the full UpLift Film Festival programme


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