Behind the scenes of the NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026



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Behind the scenes of the NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026

BY: British Cinematographer

The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games.

The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS’ graduating students and to meet the next generation of film, television and games makers that will be shaping the industry for years to come.

British Cinematographer takes you behind the scenes to explore the 10 films screened at the Fiction Graduate Showcase, including interviews with the cinematographers, stills and shots taken during filming for each incredible production.

A girl with long red hair wearing a black, red, and white shirt stands outdoors under a partly cloudy sky. Text on the image reads, Monaya Abel White Knuckle Summer.
An older man with long grey hair and beard, dressed in medieval-style clothing, stands in front of a painted backdrop and addresses a seated audience. Text on the image reads DYLAN BRUCE HAND TO GOD.
A person wearing a brown leather jacket rides a motorbike through a forest, smiling. The text on the image reads MAX BRUNNER MOTORBIRD.
A woman with long blonde hair looks upwards with a concerned expression in a forested area, with Ravi Doubleday and Small One written across the image in large text.
A man sits on the edge of a bed looking down, whilst a woman sits on the same bed reading a book. The room has wooden walls and soft lighting. Text on the image reads CLINT FRIFT WE USED TO BE FUN.
A young woman in a white dress sits on a bed next to an older woman in pyjamas holding a teacup. They face each other in a warmly lit bedroom. Text reads Hayley Grant and Rice.
A group of seven workers in orange and navy uniforms stand facing the entrance of an industrial building. Large text reads KAYSAR KASIM and LEFT BEHIND, STILL STANDING. Safety signs are visible on the wall.
A young girl with wavy hair holds her hands to her mouth, looking down. Text over the image reads Carolina Lobo Nunes and Cloud 99. The background is blurred greenery.
A person with short hair and hoop earrings is shown in profile in dim lighting. Overlaid text reads: ADENIKE OKE: What could you buy with your body count?.
Two men stand close together in a shower, gazing at each other and smiling. The text over the image reads, CATHARINA SCARPELLINI EVERY TIME I SEE A COCK I GO FUNNY.










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