EXPOSE26

​EXPOSE26: Premiere Screening of Short Film Work from the Graduating Class of 2026

You are warmly invited to EXPOSE26, an exciting showcase of short films created by the graduating class of BA(Hons) Film Production students at the University of Staffordshire.
📍 Flaxman Film Theatre Flaxman Building, University of Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2SA
📅 Wednesday 3rd June
🕡 Arrival from 18:30
🎬 Screening begins at 19:00
🎟️ Free Entry

The screening will showcase 12 outstanding short films selected from the 32 productions created by final-year students between February and May 2026. These short films intrigue, entertain, and inspire, highlighting the creativity, ambition, and talent of the graduating class of 2026.

EXPOSE26 celebrates not only the film’s director, but also the dedication and craft of the many cast and crew volunteers who helped bring these productions to life.
Awards presented on the night include:
🏆 Best Sound Design
🏆 Best Art Direction
🏆 Best Editing
🏆 Best Cinematography
🏆 Best Concept
🏆 Best Film
The awards will be judged by Dominic Hyland-Mathewson, Senior Producer at Slinky Productions, Birmingham, and a graduate of the University of Staffordshire Film Production course (Class of 2015).

🍷 Pre-screening refreshments will be available at the Ember Lounge from 17:00.
🎉 Following the screening and awards ceremony, join us back at the Ember Lounge for a post-screening networking event and wrap party.

🚗 Parking is free for the event — parking charges will be suspended, so please ignore on-site signage after passing through the barrier.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening celebrating our emerging filmmaking talent.