This summer, the red carpet was metaphorical but the talent very real, as our final year students stepped into the spotlight with a stunning array of short films for the 2025 Summer Show. The screening event was a testament to their creativity, technical skill, and fearless storytelling—covering everything from music video melancholy to psychological drama, horror throwbacks, and inclusive educational promos.
Here’s what graced the screen…
Lola Wrankmore opened the show with “Andromeda” (Weyes Blood), a haunting music video delving into the emotionally confusing maze that is modern romance. Think celestial heartbreak meets lo-fi VHS.
Baran Sabaghbehrouz followed with “Don’t Smile” (Sabrina Carpenter), another music video, this time styled with retro flair. It evokes the ache of past love and the hard-won decision to let go.
Tayah Rose brought weighty realism to the fore in “Alone”, a textured short drama tackling domestic neglect and its impact on mental health. Hard-hitting, honest, and beautifully acted.
Aidan Ellis continued the emotional resonance with “Fashion Icon”, a drama exploring the complex realities faced by young students confronting transphobia. It was an important, timely piece that didn’t shy away from truth.
Daria Zambroczynska switched things up with “This Was Not Meant For You Anyway”, a lively musician tour diary made for Lola Young’s social channels. Packed with behind-the-scenes energy, it was a masterclass in digital storytelling.
Riley Beckwith took us to the darker side of cinema with “Oblivion”, a chilling trailer for a fictional horror/thriller inspired by the glorious gore and suspense of 80s and 90s horror classics.
James McLeod offered up “The Bench”, a short drama on love and the bittersweet business of moving on. Light-hearted yet thoughtful, it left smiles and sighs in its wake.
Kahmani Edwards put creativity and inclusion front and centre with “KJ Craft Time”, a promotional video for an educational craft tool range aimed at children with Special Educational Needs. Warm, clever, and full of heart, it combined storytelling with real-world impact.
Finally, Lizge Dalkiliic closed the screening with “Bitter Kitchen”, an ambiguous psychological drama simmering with emotional tension over a relationship breakdown. A beautifully shot, slow-burn piece that lingered long after the credits rolled.
Congratulations to all our student filmmakers for their exceptional work. Here at South Bank Colleges, we’re immensely proud to showcase such a range of voices and visions. If this year’s final projects are anything to go by, the future of film is in very capable—and talented—hands.
