Here’s what some of our guests had to say about the festival this year:

Brian Woods (award-winning Documentary filmmaker)

“Watersprite was a brilliant festival, with a line up of speakers that would have credited BAFTA or the RTS.  First class talent from across the industry, all keen to meet and encourage student film-makers, many of whom are clearly going to be the very successful Watersprite speakers of the future.”

Luisa (Acting juror)

“The entrants were of a particularly high standard. Halfway through the first film I forgot that I was watching a student film and started writing a critique as thought it were a fully funded, professionally shot movie, such was the quality: this I believe is an excellent sign for the future of cinema.”

Lorraine Heggessey (previously Controller of BBC1 and CEO of Talkback Television)

“Watersprite is a quality event that attracts the brightest young aspiring creative talent and engages them in stimulating debate”

Liz Mermin (Speaker, Filmmaker)

‘Watersprite is a lovely, intimate festival with a smart and well-thought out programme and an impressive selection of guests speaking candidly with engaged audiences.  It was a pleasure taking part and I would happily return.’

Bradley Porter (Student filmmaker)

“I just wanted to let you know how incredible the past weekend was. The atmosphere around the whole event was just so positive, it was such an exciting environment to be a part of. It really was quite possibly the best weekend I’ve ever had, one of those perfect storms. Meeting Bill Nighy might have been the highlight of my life.”

(Ali, Student filmmaker)

“Thank you for putting on such an amazing festival and awards ceremony! I had a fantastic time!”

Jon Plant (Student filmmaker)

“Thanks a lot for the hospitality this weekend – festival was incredibly well organised and it was a lot of fun.”

Catriona Mackenzie (TV executive, Screenplay juror)

“Thanks for inviting me to participate in the screenplay jury – a very enjoyable day and great to be introduced to so much new talent.”

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