Reel Voices Reviews

Welcome to CFF Reel Voices, the Cambridge Film Festival’s mentoring scheme developed in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University. This initiative celebrates fresh perspectives in film criticism, spotlighting the unique voices of emerging critics selected for our 2025 program.

Through intensive workshops, hands-on experience as accredited press at the 44th Cambridge Film Festival, and one-on-one mentorship, each participant has honed their craft and deepened their insights into the world of film journalism. The reviews below showcase the growth and unique viewpoints of this year’s cohort, capturing their journey from aspiring critics to published voices on our platform.

Enjoy these exclusive reviews and discover the distinct talents fostered through CFF Reel Voices.

2025 Reviews

L'aventura

Reel Voices Review by Duru Usanmaz

EEL

Reel Voices Review by Duru Usanmaz

Salve Maria (TakeOne)

Reel Voices Review by Katherine Stockton

Zodiac Killer Project

Reel Voices Review by Alfie Tiplady

Steve Shapiro: Being Everywhere

Reel Voices Review by Katherine Stockton

Alpha

Reel Voices Review by Katherine Stockton

The Ice Tower

Reel Voices Review by Kit Gilby

History of Sound

Reel Voices Review by Kit Gilby

News Without a Newsroom (TakeOne)

Reel Voices Review by Emily Hill

Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day (TakeOne)

Reel Voices Review by Asia Lo Savio

All That Heaven Allows

Reel Voices Review by Emily Hill

We Live Here (TakeOne)

Reel Voices Review by Kit Gilby

Peter Hujar's Day

Reel Voices Review by Asia Lo Savio

Nouvelle Vague (TakeOne)

Reel Voices Review by Asia Lo Savio

Sirat (TakeOne)

Reel Voices Review by Alfie Tiplady

Romeria

Reel Voices Review by Emily Hill

The Love That Remains

Reel Voices Review by Alfie Tiplady

The Reel Voices Archive

2024 Reel Voices Reviews

CFF Reel Voices is in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University

CFF Reel Voices is in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University