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✨A little gift just before Christmas…   We at Watersprite are so happy to finally reveal our official launch trailer!   Take a look back at some of our most dazzling submissions of previous years and get a taster of just how incredible #WS2025 promises to be.   With a record-breaking 2000+ submissions from over 100 countries, Watersprite 2025 is already shaping up to be our biggest and best festival ever.   So don’t miss out, and follow all our socials and our newsletter so you can keep up to date with all things Watersprite as we head into the New Year: https://watersprite.org.uk/   🎥 - @karina.bhojwani #watersprite #watersprite2025 #film #filmcareer #bfi #cambridge #filmmaking #filmfestival

🌟 EXCITING NEWS 🌟 Watersprite is delighted to appoint three new trustees to support us in the charity's expansion. We are joined by award-winning Producer, Writer and Watersprite Alumnae Helen Simmons, Lee & Thompson partner Nick Swimer, and Film and TV publicity role model Kat Blair. Watersprite Film Festival will return in Cambridge and online from March 7th - 9th, 2025. We're thrilled to have Helen, Nick and Kat on board to support in bringing you our biggest festival yet! Head to our website to find out more: https://watersprite.org.uk/news #WS2025 #filmfestival #bifa #watersprite

We hope you enjoyed our first screening of About Time, for our second screening we are doing a screening of Moonlight! Our Young Film Programmers events are intended to provide screenings to young people in the local community to make the world of cinema more accessible for everyone. Our second screening takes place 25th November 4:30pm at Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge. We hope to see you there!

This year, we are running a series of workshops throughout the year for 16-18 year olds to get involved in filmmaking in Cambridge and meet like-minded creatives from the local area. All these workshops are completely free to attend and open to all, no matter your experience. Come along and find out something new about the wonderful world of filmmaking! Our first workshop is taking place on this Friday (22/11), where participants will learn essential filmmaking techniques specifically tailored for your Phone. Our Creative Futures team, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of filmmakers, will guide students through practical skills in shooting, editing, and storytelling.  If this interests you, or you have any questions please email our Head of Creative Futures here: rosie.parrish@watersprite.org.uk 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPnUJQCogbfwOzLYqMcvKAJmrVWeBBQpIe2fX26f4eizcZTg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Calling all aspiring screenwriters! 🎬 Are you an emerging screenwriter? Has your screenplay not yet been developed?   If so, we’d love to hear from you!
  The Watersprite Writing for Screen Competition 2025 is now open for applications! We’re on the lookout for scripts from young, UK-based writers eager to develop their skills, connect with industry professionals, and gain invaluable feedback through workshop and networking opportunities. Applications are open until 6th December 2024, so get applying now! ⏳ Visit our website for more information!

Watersprite 2025 Launch Party! 🎉 The Watersprite Film Festival celebrates the launch of its 16th year in La Raza with a night of live music and signature cocktails. What can you expect? • Doors open 20:30 • Live music from special guests @girlbandcambridge (21:00-21:45) and @hotcontentband (22:15-23:30) • La Raza will be launching the Waterspritz, our new signature cocktail, for a discounted price Tickets only £4.50! Get yours here: https://buytickets.at/watersprite/1465778 🪩 🎥

Calling all film enthusiasts!✨ Come along to the Arts Picturehouse’s showing of ‘About Time’ starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy! •only £4.99 if you sign up with an under 25 account •5:10pm on the 4th of November •Bring some snacks and friends!🍿 Link below: https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/002/HO00015603/wff-2024-about-time #cambridge #picturehouse #filmclub #abouttime #billnighy #rachelmcadams #watersprite #filmfestival

This year, we have received more submissions than ever before, and we're looking for a panel of judges to make 2025 the best festival yet! As a judge you will be given a selection of short films to watch and rate - this is an incredible opportunity for you to watch films from all over the world made by up-and-coming filmmakers. So sign up today! 🍿 🍿 🍿 The deadlines to sign up is 10th October! If you have any questions please visit our website or get in touch! #film #filmmaking #watersprite #BFI #getintofilm #cambridge #angliaruskinuniversity #ARU #festival #filmcareer #judging #cinema #movies #documentary #animation #student #careers #creative #cambridgeuniversity #watersprite2025

Submissions for Watersprite 2025 are still rolling! Beyond platforming up-and-coming talent in film, Watersprite is committed to supporting our student nominees! We provide generous bursaries that cover: Travel ✈ Accommodation 🏠 Accessibility Costs You can also find regular updates and announcements by following all our socials and visiting our website through the link in our bio or by clicking here https://watersprite.org.uk/ All submissions are FREE and open to all students! Our deadline is September 9th so please get submitting and good luck! #watersprite2025 #filmcareer #submissions #watersprite #bfi #film

Submissions for Watersprite 2025 are open! But who can be nominated? 1) Students of any age and any stage of their career. 2) No matter where you're based in the world, we offer travel bursaries and free accommodation so you can attend in-person . 3) We accept films across these genre categories: Documentary, Fiction, Animation, and Experimental. 4) Filmmakers from all crafts are welcome to the festival weekend! All submissions are free and you can find the website page to submit using the link in our bio, or the link here: www.watersprite.org.uk/submit 🚨Deadline is the 9th of September so get submitting!!!🚨 #watersprite2025 #filmcareer #submissions #watersprite #bfi #film

AAAND ACTION! The countdown is over and it is finally time to submit your films to the Watersprite Film Festival 2025 - submit now, for a chance at being part of the World's Largest Student Film Festival. 📢 Submissions are FREE and open to all STUDENTS. ⏰ Deadline: 9/9/24 🔗 Visit www.watersprite.org.uk/submit or check our bio for more details and how to submit!

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN FILM? The Watersprite Film Festival is the largest international student film festival in the world, and applications for Head of Department roles are now open! Being a part of the festival team is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in a career in filmmaking, marketing, education and outreach, events management, and the creative world. Many of our committee alumni have gone on to forge careers across the film industry, and Watersprite was where it all started! To find out more about the roles available and apply, click here: https://watersprite.org.uk/apply For any queries, don't hesitate to get in touch with our director, lily.oneill@watersprite.org.uk.