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7Seas International Festival 2026

Curated by International students and the AUB International team
Thursday 14 May, 11.30–18.30

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Date and time: Thursday 14 May, 11.30–18.30

Location: AUB Campus

Organised by the AUB International team and the vibrant AUB international community, this one-day festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity across our campus. The event brings students together to showcase their countries, heritage, values, and beliefs, fostering unity and mutual appreciation.

This year's lineup includes screenings in our new state-of-the-art cinema facility, live music and dance performances, snacks and drinks from international students, and a selection of stalls with hand-crafted accessories from both students and local artists.

Collect your 7Seas passport, bring your family and friends, and explore the world at AUB!

Want to get involved? Get in touch with our International Team to find out more.

Full lineup

Session 1 — 10:00 (27 mins)

PUPARIA — Animation | Fantasy | Japan

A Bird Hit My Window and Now I’m a Lesbian – Stop Motion | Queer Romance | America

浮生一戏 - WOLO — Animation | Drama | China

That’s Al — Film | Comedy | Denmark

PAPERS, PLEASE — Game Adaptation Film | Dystopian Drama | Russia


Session 2 — 10:40 (33 mins)

Still Here (還在) — Documentary Short | Taiwan

Spiderman Spiderverse: The Spider Within — Animation | Psychological Horror | Puerto Rican

Salt in their Veins — Documentary Short | Indonesia


Session 3 — 11:25 (36 mins)

Interior Cafe Night — Film | Romance | India

Or Forever Hold Your Peace — Film | Comedy Drama | Canada

Travel the world without leaving campus with student-led cultural stands, live performances and activities including:

  • Face painting and festival glitter (Holly’s Parties)
  • Charms4U craft stall
  • Gelato ice cream and candy floss
  • Live music from Mr Everslay Music
  • Live performances from Bournemouth Chinese Dance Troupe

Session 4 — 14:00 (34 mins)

Walter — Animation | Fantasy Adventure | Italy

Picchu — Animation | Coming of Age | Ecuador

Memorial Engine (메모리얼 엔진) — Animation | Fantasy Adventure | Korea

What Did They Say? — Film | Coming of Age | Korea

The Employment — Film | Surrealist Psychological Horror | Spain


Session 5 — 14:45 (32 mins)

French Roast — Animation | Comedy Drama | France

TOAST — Film | Comedy | United Kingdom

Sandiwara (Michelle Yeoh Feature) —Film | Drama | America, UK, Malaysia


Session 6 — 15:25 (35 mins)

Welcome — Film | Coming of Age Family Drama | South African

Hair Love — Animation | Coming of Age Family Drama | African American

Karaoke — Film | Queer Romance | Argentina

Games, music and a big raffle prize draw.

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