WATERSPRITE 2025

16 YEARS CHAMPIONING

EMERGING FILMMAKERS

Watersprite is one of a kind. Since 2008, Watersprite has celebrated the most groundbreaking student films from over 100 countries worldwide. Not only is the festival almost entirely run by students for students, but the festival firmly believes in promoting access and alleviating barriers to entry into the film industry for student filmmakers from all walks of life.

our alumni have worked on

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Previous speakers include

  • olivia colman

  • Sir Lenny henry

  • Asif kapadia

  • richard curtis

  • kate herrron

  • carol morley

  • kae alexander

  • david yates

  • eddie redmayne

  • ita o'brien

  • naomi ackie

  • jim broadbent

  • alistair petrie

  • akua gyamfi

  • joya campbell

  • farhana bhula

  • mike leigh

 FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

Check out the latest Watersprite 2024 online programme - designed and written by the student team.