News, Events & Opportunities
Current & Forthcoming Events & Opportunities
Filmmaking Challenge 2026
Folkestone Documentary Festival Filmmaking Challenge is a county-wide creative programme that encourages people across Kent to make short, accessible documentary films rooted in their local environment, communities and stories. The Challenge is open to filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds, including schools, colleges, community groups and all aspiring filmmakers.
Music Videos in May – Watch
View all the Music Videos In May Music videos from 2024-2026
Music Videos in May
Music Videos In May offers musicians and directors from Kent the chance to create a music video with expert support and pro facilities.
Past News
Call For Creative Freelancers
Join our database of people who can lead Industry Masterclasses, run screen and digital skills workshops for new talent, communities and young people, contribute to our Creative Tech Labs (running over 3–4 months), speak at Creative Industry talks, or support productions on the ground.
Alumni
Mdhamiri Á Nkemi – BFI to Editor
Find out more about how BFI Kent Film Academy helped Mdhamiri Á Nkemi become a successful editor.
Georgia Thornton – TrinityTalent 2020
BFI Kent Film Academy Alumni Georgia Thornton was selected by Trinity College London for Progress in her Arts Award achievements.
Christine Ubochi – The Solo Eclipse
New Creatives Alumni, Christine Ubochi 'The Skin I Move In' has recently been commissioned by Tour de Moon for her next short film, 'The Solo Eclipse'. Find out more and how you can support the project here.
Katie O’Hara – The BFI Film Academy to Elstree Studios
Find out more about one of our BFI Film Academy Alumni Katie O'Hara who is on her way to Elstree Studios
Twenty, Forty, Sixty
After the success of the Random Act ‘Digital Tattoo: Artefact 1’, Katie and Rebecca Dale-Everett have gone onto launch a successfull production company 'Kabecca Films' and have since created the dance piece ‘Twenty, Forty, Sixty’. Find out more about their journey here.
Jemima Hughes – Technology for Talking
Find out more about Jemima Hughes and Technology for talking. (How to speak when you don't have a voice.)
Charlie Tidmas – from Folkestone to Features
Find out more about one of our BFI Film Academy Alumni Charlie who has carved out an impressive career so far leading him to write two feature film scrips, a short and sit-com bible.
Astrid Goldsmith – Quarantine
Find out more about local Animator Astrid Goldsmith and her commission for the BFI / BBC Animation 2018 talent scheme, Quarantine which Screen South Produced.
