From Warsaw to St Louis: MA Film & Television graduates on their successful film circuit
09 November 2026
From the Falmouth-based Cornwall Film Festival to St Louis International Film Festival, four shorts crafted by the creatives who’ve studied on Falmouth’s MA Film & Television course are soon to be screened at a host of festivals, showcasing the breadth of talent and dedication of Falmouth’s alumni.
With stories that capture the Cornish landscape by ingraining it within their imagery, to films that “loosen the parameters of structured filmmaking” as a way to “reach distinctive levels of authenticity”, these four shorts highlight the varied and inspiring content that comes from Falmouth’s MA Film & Television course.
Find out more about the stories set to be screened this autumn:
Moth Wood
Made by graduate Wolfgang Dubieniec, Moth Wood is a film hand-processed with nettles found in Cornish woodlands while shot on 16mm and 8mm film.
“I made the decision to study at Falmouth because my grandparents studied at art school here in 1968-71,” Wolfgang told us. “So did other inspiring filmmakers I’ve known to study in Cornwall, such as Dennis Lowe, and later on, Ben Rivers, who have been great inspiration and good friends to me growing up. Studying at Falmouth helped me realise I had my own way of working, enabling and encouraging me to pursue that. Having access to equipment I wouldn’t otherwise have had and working with great mentors who aligned with my more experimental attitude to filmmaking helped me make the film the best version it could be.”
Wolfgang added: “I’m happy to have the first selection being in Cornwall, as the landscape here has not only been ingrained within the imagery you see, but in the world-building, translating what this part of the world means to me.”
Moth Wood will be playing at a handful of festivals, with the first announced being Cornwall Film Festival, where you can watch it at 5pm on Wednesday 18th November at The Poly, Falmouth.
Outrun the Clouds
Written and directed by graduate Will Knight and produced by fellow graduate Simon Jenner, Outrun the Clouds is a film centred on a young woman among a group of squatters, caught in old patterns while trying to escape an abusive situation. All but one of the actors were street cast, which added a different dynamic to the filming process.
"I was interested in the rawness of unfiltered reactions — the hesitations, awkwardness, and emotional shifts that trained performers often smooth away,” Will told us. “Rather than construct tightly rehearsed scenes, we built scenarios and provoked situations, allowing the actors to respond instinctively.”
Simon added: "Working with Will has been a transformative experience. Seeing how he was able to loosen the parameters of structured filmmaking and allow his collaborators to experiment freely, without limitations, enabled the film to reach distinctive levels of authenticity."
Outrun the Clouds has enjoyed a successful festival run, winning the Gold Frame (Best Picture) and Audience Award at Short Focus Festival, and Best Student Film at Watch Shorts in London. It’s next up for Best Director and Best Cinematography at the Grand Off Film Festival in Warsaw, Poland in December.
Three Blue Boats
Since premiering this summer at the Bolton International Film Festival, Three Blue Boats, a film that’s centred on two boys who wander lone backwaters in search of home after the death of their estranged father, is now set to continue its festival circuit. With its next stop in Norwich on 15 November for the city’s film festival, and further screenings at The Poly, Falmouth for the Cornwall Film Festival and Newcastle for the North East International Film Festival on 19 November, the film is making its way across the UK.
“Making Three Blue Boats was an amazing experience with a great bunch of people,” David Higgs, who worked as director on the project, told us. “I loved working with the crew and creating that world with them. We all worked very hard on it, so I’m pleased it’s starting to be seen at film festivals. You don’t often get to watch it in cinemas with an audience, so each screening really counts. We’re absolutely thrilled to be part of Cornwall Film Festival, especially in the Best for the West category. It’s always a packed screening with a great atmosphere, so it’s a good opportunity for people to see it down here.”
Fraya Locke, a fellow MA Film & Television graduate who acted as producer, added: “It’s such a pleasure to have been selected for Cornwall Film Festival. There was so much community involvement in the making of the film, and we’re so pleased we get the opportunity to share it with the Cornish film community.”
Right on Time
Written and directed by graduate Tom Bent, Right on Time is a 20-minute film that follows a brother and sister as they reunite at their mother’s funeral, where three pivotal memories are shared, telling the story of love, loss and sibling rivalry. Made entirely by a team of Falmouth students studying in the School of Film & Television, with roles ranging from sound to production design to camera operation, the film is now being screened at St Louis International Film Festival.
“We’re so excited to be heading across the pond, with the festival taking place 5th - 15th November 2026,” Tom shared on Instagram. “Once again, a massive thank you to our brilliant cast and crew for all the hard work, time, effort and talent that went into making this film. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without you, and it’s so exciting to see Right on Time reach new audiences.”
You might also like
Marine Photography alumnus wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award
Creative Music Technology graduate on mixing her own album
Creative Advertising alumnus on working across more than 100 brands in New York
Drawing alumna on working as assistant curator for renowned UK exhibition
