The Northern Film School

🏆 An incredible achievement for our students at this year's KODAK NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards!

Each year, Kodak donates 16mm film stock for the Student Commercial Awards, giving emerging creatives the opportunity to bring their ideas to life on film.

We're thrilled to celebrate our students' success in this year's competition, where they secured an impressive four awards across both the individual briefs and the overall competition.

Brief Awards

🥇 1st Place – The Hygiene Bank Brief
The Wish No Child Should Have

🥈 2nd Place – Shelter from the Storm Brief
In Plain Sight

🥉 3rd Place – Shelter from the Storm Brief
Morning Routine

Overall Competition Award

🥉 3rd Place Overall
The Wish No Child Should Have

To receive multiple awards across the competition—and to secure a place among the top entries overall—is a fantastic accomplishment. These projects tackled important social issues with creativity, insight and impact, demonstrating the exceptional talent of our students.

Congratulations to everyone involved. We are incredibly proud of what you've achieved! 👏

Next up in our BA3 Graduation Film showcase… 🎬

Blackcurrant Lemonade

Aurora, 9, waits bored and alone at the back of the social club for her father to finish his night and take her home.

Tender, observant, and deeply atmospheric, Blackcurrant Lemonade captures the quiet moments of childhood and the feeling of waiting for something — or someone — to change everything.

Take a look at their posters, BTS, and stills from the film ✨

We are very excited for our BA Filmmaking End of Year Showcase this Saturday 23rd of May!!

The BA3 Graduation Films of 2026 presents… 🎸🎥

“School of Indie Rock”

A short documentary following the events of a small high school in rural West Yorkshire getting bands from around the world to play in their sports hall and, how these events came to be.

From grassroots gigs to global acts, School of Indie Rock dives into the passion, community, and determination behind these one-of-a-kind events, uncovering how they came to life and the impact they’ve had along the way.

Take a good look at their poster, BTS, and stills from the documentary ✨

We're getting close to our BA Filmmaking End of Year Showcase this Saturday 23rd of May!!

Next in our BA3 Graduation Films 2026 showcase… 🏫✨

Introducing "How Come We Never Talked About It"

In the emptiness of her school, a girl finds refuge from home, drifting into a hyper-aware world of her own making. The film follows her exploring her emotions through the empty school.

Quiet, intimate, and visually immersive, How Come We Never Talked About It explores isolation, vulnerability, and the unspoken feelings we carry alone.

Take a look at their poster, behind-the-scenes moments, and stills from the film 🎬

Excited for the BA Filmmaking End of Year Showcase this Saturday 23rd of May!!

BA3 Graduation Films 2026 continues… 💀🕺✨

Introducing "Death Dance”

During a traumatic time in his life, a troubled young man has a surreal encounter with an eccentric, musical community who show him the freedom of dancing.

Surreal, emotional, and bursting with energy, Death Dance explores grief, healing, and the transformative power of movement and connection.

Have a good look at their poster, behind-the-scenes moments, and film stills from this bold and vibrant production 🎬

Get ready for the BA Filmmaking End of Year Showcase this Saturday 23rd of May!!

Next up in our BA3 Grauation Films of 2026...✨️

"Isn't She Lovely"

A mother discovers her distant daughter unresponsive, leading her to confront the argument that drove them apart. As time slips away, love and regret collide in a moment that will change everything.

Shot almost entirely in one continuous take, Isn't She Lovely is an intense and emotionally raw exploration of grief, fractured relationships, and the things left unsaid.

Take a look at their poster, behind-the-scenes moments, and stills from the film. 🎬

Tickets are available now for the BA Filmmaking End of Year Showcase via the link in our bio!

The BA3 Graduation Films deep dive continues 🦈🪒

Introducing "The Pink Elephant"

An anxious woman must deal with lands worst flatmate, a Hammerhead shark, who's flooded their flat with his heedless clutter.

Absurd. Hilarious. Painfully relatable. The Pink Elephant dives into anxiety, messy living, and the tensions of shared space with a surreal twist.

Have a look through their poster, BTS and film stills to get a sneak peak at this film.

Tickets for the BA Filmmaking End of Year Showcase are available through the link in our bio!

The BA3 Graduation Films of 2026 continues… 💔🍸🪥

Introducing “We Need To See Other People”

After a messy breakup, newly single Ruby is thrown into the chaos of modern dating in your 20s as she navigates through dates with nightmare twists decreasing her hope in men. One drunken night Ruby ends up back at her ex’s place where a purple toothbrush pushes her over the edge of self reflection.

Sharp, chaotic, funny, and painfully relatable — We Need To See Other People explores heartbreak, modern dating, and the messy process of figuring yourself out after love falls apart.

Check out their poster, BTS, and film stills 🎬✨

Tickets for the BA Filmmaking End of Year Showcase are now available to book! Click the link in our bio to grab your seat!

Another incredible BA3 Graduation Film of 2026 coming your way… 🎬

Introducing a powerful new film following Marcos — a man desperate to be left alone, but his resemblance to his late aunt Elena interrupts his peace.

As memories, grief, and identity begin to blur, Marcos is forced to confront the weight of a connection he can’t escape.

Intimate, reflective, and emotionally charged, this film explores loss, family, and the echoes people leave behind.

Have a look at their poster, BTS, and exclusive stills 👀✨

Huge congratulations to our 2nd year student Sammy, who’s recently completed a placement on All Creatures Great and Small, working with the Assistant Director department 👏

Spending a few days on a studio shoot, Sammy gained valuable hands-on experience on a professional set.

A big thank you to FilmBuddy for creating these opportunities for our students — it’s always great to work together and support the next generation of filmmakers.