Legendary Film Editor Martin Hunter Coming to Light Till Dark 2025

Light Till Dark Fantastic Film Festival returns in November 2025! This year, we’re focusing on the theme of “editing,” and we’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Inspo Award will be presented to the legendary editor Martin Hunter.

The theme for this year is editing, with a major highlight being an exclusive panel featuring Martin Hunter, the legendary editor behind the masterpiece Full Metal Jacket (1987), which will also be screened during the festival. In addition, another film edited by Martin will be screened: Event Horizon (1997). During the panel, Martin will discuss the editing process behind these films. At the festival’s awards ceremony, Martin Hunter will be honored with the Inspo Award. This is just a taste of what’s to come — more films and program highlights will be announced this fall. Read more about the festival programme so far below.

THE FESTIVAL PROGRAMME FOR 2025 IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

We're working hard on the Festival Programme for 2025. Check out the programme so far below.

THIS IS LIGHT TILL DARK

Light Till Dark is a unique meeting place for filmmakers and film enthusiasts. The festival has an open and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is invited, whether they have worked in film for years, are just starting their film career, or simply have a passion for film. Here, everyone has a voice and can share their experiences. Our guests don’t sit behind a table—they sit at the table.