Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint - Screening and Q&A with Director Jack Spring (FTP Alumn)
Event details
Join us for an exclusive festive screening of the acclaimed British comedy-drama Merry Christmas, Aubrey Flint, followed by a live Q&A with director and alumnus Jack Spring.
Event Schedule
- 3:00 PM: Screening of Merry Christmas, Aubrey Flint
- 5:00 PM: Live Q&A with Jack Spring
- 6:00 PM: Post-Screening Networking Session
About the Film: A heartwarming, sharply observed tale of second chances and unlikely friendships,Merry Christmas, Aubrey Flint follows a jaded theatre director forced to stage a community Christmas production in a sleepy English village—only to find his cynicism challenged by a cast of eccentric locals. Balancing dry British wit with genuine seasonal warmth, the film has been hailed as a modern festive crowd-pleaser.
About the Q&A: Following the credits, Jack Spring will take the stage for an intimate, behind-the-scenes conversation led by Matt Brannan (Subject Head of Film & Television). Having launched his filmmaking career right here before going on to direct feature films including Destination: Dewsbury and Three Day Millionaire, Jack returns to share his journey from student life to the big screen. The floor will also be open for audience questions.
About the speaker
Jack Spring
Born in London, Jack Spring is a British film and television director. He directed his debut feature, Destination: Dewsbury, at the age of 19. The film received a UK theatrical release and was subsequently distributed internationally.
Spring went on to direct Three Day Millionaire, starring Colm Meaney, which received a wide UK theatrical release before reaching #5 on Netflix UK. He later directed the limited documentary series All Town Aren't We, chronicling Grimsby Town Football Club's remarkable 18-month journey, released on Amazon Prime Video in 2024.
His third feature film, Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, stars John Bradley, Richard E. Grant, Celia Imrie, Sophia Di Martino, Adjoa Andoh, Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Jim Broadbent. The British Christmas comedy is set for release in cinemas in 2026.
Spring's work is characterised by comedy with heart, heightened characters and emotionally grounded stories, often centred on outsiders navigating high-stakes situations.