Wendy, John and Michael Darling return from Neverland on a dark night to see their mother asleep in a rocking chair. They wake her and she cries, thinking her children were missing.

Such is the ending of the tale of Peter Pan, but only the beginning of writer and director Kellen Moore’s film “East of Kensington,” which is one of three student narratives screening at this year’s George Lindsey Film Festival.

The second scene of the film breaks away from dark ambience and involves Pan talking to The Lost Boys. Pan vows to bring home their “mother” as he reminisces an almost-kiss between he and Wendy. Pan and Tinker Bell then fly across the night to London and land on the edge of the window so vivid in our imaginations. As he approaches Wendy’s bed, he notices it is not Wendy in the bed, but a mannequin of sorts. As his brow furrows in disbelief, a figure approaches in the background, rendering him unconscious.

The mystery man reveals himself when Pan awakes, tied to a chair. He is old, in his 50s or 60s, and seems to be living with a mental disorder. The man reveals his identity and the whereabouts of Wendy, but only the viewer can determine whether it is to Pan’s benefit or detriment that he learns the truth.

As a whole, the film is wonderfully done. It is sleek, professional and has an intriguing plot that is both original and unique. The actors seem professional rather than amateur and every camera angle appears thoroughly thought out.

Seeing the film had a length of 17 minutes without credits, I was initially wary as to how thorough the development of character and plot would be. I’m here to say I was incredibly wrong. By using the subject of Peter Pan and the Darling children, Moore successfully begins the movie with the audience already understanding the main characters — focusing more on plot development than character development.

The production steadily climaxes without any feeling of hurriedness, then allows the viewer to dwell on what the ending means with numerous close-ups, flashbacks and long stares into the distance.

For someone newly introduced to the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, “East of Kensington” is a must-see. The narrative will screen Friday, March 7 at 4:45 p.m. in room 131 of the UNA Communications Building. The film firmly illustrates the raw talent of film students and portrays that even the seemingly inexperienced can tell a strong tale with deep emotion.