IMIS Student Showcase

IMIS Student Showcase 2026 - Celebrating the Next Generation of Moving Image Talent

Join us for an inspiring afternoon at London’s Odeon Tottenham Court Road, where the UK’s emerging filmmakers take centre stage.

This special showcase features standout student projects from Bournemouth and Roehampton Universities, offering a unique opportunity for students to present their work on the big screen and for industry professionals to discover fresh talent.

Whether you’re a student looking for career insights, or an industry professional seeking the next wave of moving image talent, this event combines exclusive screenings, expert keynote talks, panel discussions and invaluable networking opportunities under one roof.

📅 Thursday, 28 May 2026
🕐 13:00 – 17:00
📍 Screen 3, ODEON Tottenham Court Road
🤝 Post-event networking - Venue to be confirmed

🎟️ Tickets:

• Free to IMIS accredited students and IMIS Members
• £10 for non-accredited student member signup
• £40 for industry (including IMIS Associate membership)

What’s On

• Keynote Speaker: Gain insights from a leading industry expert on entering and thriving in the moving image sector
• Student Screenings: Watch innovative projects from the UK’s next-generation filmmakers
• Panel + Q&A: Explore career pathways, industry trends, and recruitment opportunities
• Networking: Connect with students, IMIS members and established professionals

Hosted by Omar Mehtab, Journalist & Presenter
Omar is hands-on in every aspect of production - reporting, filming, directing, editing, and scripting - across TV, radio and digital platforms. For him, technology isn’t just gadgets and code - it’s about people, impact, and the future we’re building together.

Why Attend?
✅ Students: Showcase your work, gain career advice and connect with industry mentors
✅ Industry: Discover and recruit emerging talent, explore innovative ideas and engage with the next generation of moving image professionals

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate creativity, build connections and experience the future of the moving image industry.

Info: David Pope, President, IMIS opens the event and welcomes students, IMIS members and industry guests to the 2026 Student Showcase.

Info: Omar Mehtab welcomes the audience, sets the tone for the afternoon and outlines the programme ahead.

Info: In this keynote conversation, a BAFTA winning Director, Producer or Cinematographer will join host Omar Mehtab for a frank, career defining interview drawing on their experience at the top of the industry.
The decisions that actually matter
What to do in career defining years
What nobody tells you about building a career at the top
This session is followed by an audience Q&A.

Info: Bournemouth University presents their short film work. Each piece is screened in full, giving the audience an opportunity to experience the breadth of emerging talent across directing, cinematography and production.

Info: Following the screenings, four Bournemouth students join host Omar Mehtab on stage for a panel discussion and audience Q&A, exploring their creative process, ambitions and experiences in student filmmaking.

Info: Following the screenings, four Bournemouth students join host Omar Mehtab on stage for a panel discussion and audience Q&A, exploring their creative process, ambitions and experiences in student filmmaking.

Info: Omar Mehtab re-opens the programme and introduces the second student showcase of the afternoon.

Info: Four Roehampton students join Omar Mehtab on stage for a panel discussion and audience Q&A, sharing their perspectives on the filmmaking process and their ambitions for careers in the industry.

Info: Salford University presents their short film work. Each piece is screened in full, giving the audience an opportunity to experience the breadth of emerging talent across directing, cinematography and production

Info: Representing nearly sixty teaching institutions across the UK, NAHEMI plays a key role in supporting both students and educators across film and media. This session explores how it connects academia with industry through events, partnerships, and global networks, while also driving forward initiatives such as sustainable filmmaking. It offers a concise look at how collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and industry alignment are shaping the future pipeline of talent.

Info: This session brings together professionals from across the industry to offer an honest view of how careers are really built and sustained today. We will explore how to navigate early opportunities, build the right networks, and develop the skills needed to stand out in a fast-changing industry.
Through candid insights and real experiences, speakers will share what helped them progress and what they wish they had known earlier, giving the next generation a clearer sense of how to move forward with confidence.

Info: Omar Mehtab closes the afternoon, thanking students, speakers and guests, and reflecting on the work and conversations that have taken place throughout the event.

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