This Is Not A Screening! AN OPEN PROJECTION NIGHT

Come hang out, watch fresh works-in-progress, and join the feedback conversation at our open projection night — definitely not a typical screening.

Expect a wide range of pieces across different topics, genres, and styles.

This Is Not A Screening! is a space for things becoming, not finished works: a projector, a room, and the chance to connect through art and conversation. After the screenings, the space stays open to hang out and chat.

You don’t have to be a filmmaker to join — come along, watch, and be part of the discussion.

For artists: a chance to share work and see how it resonates.
For audiences: a chance to engage with the creative process and connect with like-minded people.

How we started?

As filmmakers, we spend countless hours in the edit, often unsure whether things are actually working. After staring at the timeline for too long, you lose objectivity: pacing feels slippery, scenes blur, and instinct gets fuzzy. You email friends for a watch and some notes, but sometimes you want eyes beyond your immediate circle. Building that wider community isn’t easy. Especially in a city as big as London.

Our open projection night grew out of that need. We wanted a welcoming room where filmmakers can share rough cuts, test ideas, and get honest, constructive feedback. A place to meet new collaborators, swap skills, and spark momentum. It’s about creating a community.

This Is Not A Screening! was founded by Emre and is co-organised with Shaun.

Y. Emre Yalcin is a London-based Turkish filmmaker exploring the intersection of personal stories and wider social questions. He is an alumnus of Berlinale Talents and the Ji.hlava Academy.
Shaun Best is a video editor from South East London working in short-form advertising, with a passion for film and visual storytelling.

This page is for audience tickets.

To book a slot: https://forms.gle/4iF2G99p7EjPpNKJ6

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High Street, London, United Kingdom

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