MAXIMUM TILT: a festival of artists’ moving image

Join LUX Scotland and the University of St Andrews Department of Film Studies and Centre for Screen Cultures during Midsummer 2026 for MAXIMUM TILT, a new three-day festival of artists’ moving image programmed by artists Andrew Black and Anne-Marie Copestake.

Prioritising slowness, conversation and being together across three days, Andrew and Anne-Marie have programmed a series of screenings, discussions and group meals. We’re really excited that we are also able to invite attendees to stay in discounted accommodation in St Andrews for the festival’s duration.

The festival programme will be announced in April 2026.

Tickets

The festival programme includes one vegan or vegetarian group meal (lunch or evening meal) per day which is included in all tickets.

We encourage attendees to join us for the duration of the festival, beginning on the afternoon of Tuesday 23 June and concluding at midday on Thursday 25 June 2026.

Day passes

Sliding scale: £0 – 10

Festival Pass

Sliding scale: £0 – 20

Book tickets via the LUX Scotland TicketSource here.

A link for booking discounted accommodation will be sent to you following a purchase of a MAXIMUM TILT ticket.

Accommodation

Accommodation at the University of St Andrews’ David Russell Apartments is available to book at a discounted rate until Wednesday 22 April 2026.

• Discounted rate: £78.75 – £93.75 per room, per night

• Full rate: £105 – 125 per room, per night

• Ground floor and wheelchair accessible rooms available

• A link for booking discounted accommodation will be sent to you following a purchase of a MAXIMUM TILT ticket

Single occupancy room:

Discounted cost: £78.75 per room, per night

Full cost: £105 per room, per night

• Double bed (4ft 6ins wide)

• En suite toilet and shower room

• A desk and study chair

• Towels and bed linen

• Access to a shared kitchen area which includes use of a fridge freezer, TV and dishwasher

• Tea and coffee making facilities

• Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the building

• A full Scottish cooked breakfast or a continental breakfast is included.

Double occupancy room:

Discounted cost: £93.75 per room, per night

Full cost: £125 per room, per night

• Double bed (4ft 6ins wide)

• En suite toilet and shower room

• A desk and study chair

• Towels and bed linen

• Access to a shared kitchen area which includes use of a fridge freezer, TV and dishwasher

• Tea and coffee making facilities

• Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the building

• A full Scottish or continental breakfast is included.

The David Russell Apartments are a 20 – 25 minute walk or a short bus journey away from the Byre Theatre.

Please find more information on David Russell Apartments here.

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