Napier Student Film Festival 2025 Winners Announced
The Awards Ceremony for the 2025 edition of the Napier Student Film Festival was held at Merchiston Campus on Friday 7 November. The festival celebrated student filmmakers from around the world, and included screenings, a masterclass, an industry conversation and networking sessions.
We are delighted to announce the Award Winners:
BEST ANIMATED FILM: “Cell Buddies” directed by Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit & Arjen van der Plas – Sint Joost School of Art & Design (Netherlands)
BEST NAPIER FILM: “Pickled Fish” directed by Lucca Walter & Ariel Homossany – Edinburgh Napier University (UK)
BEST DOCUMENTARY: “In The Company of Bees” directed by Taylor Smith – University of Staffordshire (UK)
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM: “Arundel’s Lighthouse” directed by Julie Fackler – California Institute of the Arts (USA)
BEST FILM: “Pickled Fish” directed by Lucca Walter & Ariel Homossany – Edinburgh Napier University (UK)
Massive congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who joined us at the events over the course of the festival. Many thanks also to our volunteers, without whom the festival would not be possible.
