Shifting Landscapes: The Nightingale's Song

Join us for a relaxed, drop-in screening.

Emergence Magazine presents Shifting Landscapes, a four-part documentary series directed by Emmy- and Peabody-nominated filmmakers Adam Loften and Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee. Through the lens of a musician, a poet, a writer, and a filmmaker, these films explore the transformative power of art and story in a time of ecological crisis. Each piece opens pathways of care and imagination, holding both catastrophe and love as our landscapes change and disappear.

The Nightingale’s Song

As climate change threatens the future of nightingales in the UK, acclaimed British folk singer Sam Lee joins these elusive birds in spontaneous song, honoring an ancient bond between birdcall and folk tradition. This lyrical short film invites us into a world where music becomes an act of care and resistance—reweaving our relationship with nature as these voices risk falling silent.

• Schedule and Structure:
  Films will run back-to-back in an informal setting. There is no expectation to speak or participate—just watch and enjoy. You can arrive or leave at any time.

• People and Social Expectations:
  Expect a quiet, relaxed atmosphere with small groups of students and staff. Seating is unreserved and casual.

• Sensory and Accessibility Details:
  Lighting will be dim for screenings. Drinks from The Corner café are welcome, please return them to the cafe after. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and there are accessible toilets on the same level.