Screen South

06/08/2026

🎮 What if your child could create their very own video game this summer... for FREE?

Forget just playing games...

At Screen South's FREE Basic Games Design Culture Camp, young people aged 14–17 will learn how games are designed, build their own playable game and discover the creative technology behind the games they love.

Whether they're already obsessed with gaming or simply curious about coding, storytelling or digital creativity, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn new skills, meet like-minded people and create something they can be proud of.

💥 FREE to attend
📅 19–20 August
📍 Folkestone
👥 Ages 14–17
🎟️ Limited places available

No experience needed, just imagination and a love of games!

📧 Book now: [email protected]
https://screensouth.org/culture-camps/

Tag a parent or teenager who would love this! 👇

29/07/2026

Your story isn't finished until it's edited.

We have just 2 FREE places remaining on our DaVinci Resolve Documentary Editing Basics Workshop taking place this Saturday.

Whether you're taking part in the Filmmaking Challenge or simply want to build your editing skills, this practical workshop will help you gain confidence using DaVinci Resolve to shape your documentary and bring your story to life.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced filmmakers, ask questions, develop your editing skills and get your documentary ready for the next stage.

Reserve your free place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/davinci-resolve-documentary-editing-basics-workshop-tickets-1991388939926

We can't wait to help you take your documentary to the finish line.

Please note:
✔️ One attendee can use one of our computers.
✔️ The second attendee will need to bring a laptop with DaVinci Resolve already installed.

23/07/2026

🎬 FREE Summer Creative Tech Camps for Young People In Folkestone, Ashford, Canterbury & Dover.! 🎮🥽✨

Looking for a FREE activity to keep your child inspired, creative and off their screens this summer? (Well... mostly! 😉)

Screen South's FREE Culture Camps are packed with hands-on creative activities where young people can explore filmmaking, gaming, animation and virtual reality alongside professional artists and industry experts.

No experience needed, just imagination!

Your child will:
🎬 Learn exciting new creative and digital skills
🤝 Meet new friends in a fun, supportive environment
💡 Build confidence and bring their ideas to life
🎨 Create projects they'll be proud to show off

Choose from five fantastic FREE two-day workshops:

🎥 Make a Short Film (Ages 14–17)
📅 29–30 July | Ashford
Write, film and edit your very own short movie.

🎥 Make a Short Film (Ages 14–17)
📅 4-5 August | Canterbury
Write, film and edit your very own short movie.

🥽 VR World! (Ages 8–13)
📅 12–13 August | Dover
Step into the world of virtual reality and create incredible digital artwork.

🎮 Basic Games Design (Ages 14–17)
📅 19–20 August | Folkestone
Design and build your own playable video game.

🎞️ Stop Motion Animation & Model Making (Ages 8–13)
📅 26–27 August | Dover
Create characters, build models and make your own animated film.

🎟️ Places are completely FREE, but spaces are limited, so don't miss out!

📧 To book a place or find out more, email [email protected]

22/07/2026

🎬 Could this be your first step into the film industry?

We're delighted to be supporting the search for an Emerging Festival Producer to join the Folkestone Documentary Festival team.

If you're based in Folkestone or East Kent, have a passion for film, and want to gain hands-on experience working behind the scenes of an established documentary festival, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Working alongside an experienced and welcoming team, you'll help bring this year's festival to life—supporting events, welcoming filmmakers and audiences, and discovering what it takes to deliver a successful film festival.

✨ This is a paid freelance opportunity, and you don't need previous festival experience just enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

📅 **Applications close Wednesday 29 July at 5pm.**

Know someone who'd be perfect for this role? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://www.folkestonedocumentaryfestival.co.uk/news/jobs/

Join the Folkestone Documentary Festival team!

Just one week to go until the Emerging Festival Producer deadline.

Are you based in Folkestone or East Kent? Love film? Curious about festivals? Looking for your first step into the creative industries?

We're excited to be looking for an Emerging Festival Producer to join our small, friendly team and help bring this year's Folkestone Documentary Festival to life.

This paid freelance opportunity is perfect for someone based in Folkestone or East Kent who is passionate about film and wants to gain hands-on experience producing an established documentary festival. Working alongside our experienced team, you'll help welcome filmmakers and audiences, support events, and discover what goes on behind the scenes of a film festival.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone in Folkestone or East Kent who's been wondering how to get into the film industry. No previous experience needed - we're looking for enthusiasm and potential. Please share with anyone who might be interested.

🗓 Applications close Wednesday 29 July at 5pm
👉 Find out more on our website https://www.folkestonedocumentaryfestival.co.uk/news/jobs/



Silver Screen Cinema Folkestone Screen South Creative Folkestone Film Hub South East Independent Cinema Office

21/07/2026

Are you a creative with skills to share? We'd love to hear from you.

Screen South is looking for freelance creatives, filmmakers, artists, crew, trainers, facilitators and creative businesses to help deliver inspiring workshops, masterclasses and creative programmes across the South East.

Whether you're passionate about filmmaking, digital creativity, storytelling, production, animation, immersive technologies or another area of the creative industries, we want to hear your ideas.

You don't need previous workshop delivery experience. If you're an experienced creative who would like to inspire others, we can support you in developing your facilitation skills.

Opportunities may include:
✨ Industry Masterclasses
🎥 Screen & digital skills workshops
🚀 Creative Tech Labs
💬 Creative industry talks
🤝 Production support

If you'd like to be considered for future opportunities, complete our short expression of interest form.

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://screensouth.org/call-for-freelance-creatives/

Please note: Completing the form does not guarantee a booking, but we'll keep your details on file and contact you if suitable opportunities arise.

19/07/2026

🎥 Ready to bring your documentary idea to life?

Join us for our FREE Production Workshop and get hands-on with the professional camera and sound equipment available from Screen South for the Folkestone Documentary Festival Filmmaking Challenge.

Whether you're new to filmmaking or looking to build your confidence, this relaxed and supportive session will introduce you to our camera and sound kit, helping you understand the basics of filming and recording high-quality audio.

You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get tailored guidance on every stage of the challenge, including:
🎬 Story development
📹 Filming techniques
🎧 Recording great sound
✂️ Editing your film
🤝 Working effectively in teams

This is the perfect opportunity to test ideas, build your skills and gain the confidence you need before filming begins.

🎟️ Best of all? It's completely FREE!

Secure your place today:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/filmmaking-challenge-2026-production-workshop-tickets-1989546089912

We can't wait to see what stories you'll tell.

17/07/2026

Develop, shoot and edit your own short film in just two days!
📸 Make A Short Film (Ages 14–17)
📅 4–5 August | Canterbury
📧 To book a place or find out more, email [email protected]

01/07/2026

Book now!!!

Screening of four previously shortlisted documentaries: Discover how they filmed, edited and found their stories and chat with the team.

17/06/2026

✨ Last few tickets remaining! ✨

Join us this Friday for a special screening of Sadler's Wells Dance Digital at the Quarterhouse.

🎬 Six inspiring dance films
🎤 Live Q&A with Emma Critchley & Maya Carroll
🎟 Tickets just £5

Grab your tickets now via the link in our bio before they're gone!