2025-26 Programme
Designed to nurture and develop the next generation of industry professionals, Screen Ashford’s second season, running from July 2025 to April 2026, invites you to immerse yourself in the world of film and television. The programme includes screenings, workshops, Q&As with respected industry professionals, networking opportunities, and filmmaking commissions. More 2026 events to be added soon.
Screen Ashford 2025 - 2026: Current & forthcoming
Screen Ashford 2025 - 2026: Previous
Kent On Film 2026 – Open Call
Screen Ashford is inviting filmmakers to submit films created in Kent (UK) within the last three years. This is a no-fee opportunity to be chosen to showcase your work at a day of screenings by Kent's filmmaking talent at The Ashford Cinema at the end of March 2026.
Documentary Storytelling: Securing Funding
In this intensive 2-hour session, acclaimed documentary producer and documentary industry expert Charlie Phillips breaks down the essential components of a compelling documentary package - what commissioners, funders, and partners actually want to see, and how to communicate your story’s value with clarity and impact.
Step into Location Filming – with Samantha Williams
A day long workshop exploring how to support filming on location, with location manager and liaison officer Samantha Williams.
BFI NETWORK South East Presentation
Join Screen South and BFI NETWORK South East for an evening of celebration and discovery, spotlighting the schemes and opportunities available to support filmmaking and screen culture in Kent and across the South East.
Music on Screen – Watch the videos
View the four music videos produced for Screen Ashford's 2025 Music On Screen competition
Music on Screen – Industry Insights and Screening
A celebration of music videos: Q&As with industry insiders, a curated programme of the finest music videos, and premieres of new videos by local artists.
48 Hour Film Challenge 2025 – Screening & Prizegiving
They wrote, shot & edited a short film in 48 hours... Now come and see it on the big screen!
Music on Screen – Film Your Music Vision
Music on Screen: New Opportunity for Musicians to Film Their Music Vision We’re thrilled to announce that Create Music Village has joined forces with Screen Ashford and Screen South to launch Music on Screen: Promoting Your Music — a creative initiative for musicians to film and screen their music videos.
Short Film Competition 2025/26 Winners
We’re thrilled to reveal the four teams of talented filmmakers selected for this year’s Screen Ashford Short Film Commissions, delivered by Screen South in partnership with Ashford Borough Council.
Visual Effects on Feature Films with Vivienne O’Neill
There's a common misconception between SFX and VFX, and clarifying this distinction is important. Find out on the 25th of September at 6pm - An Introduction to VFX.
48 Hour Film Challenge 2025
Write, shoot & edit a short film in 48 hours... and see it on the big screen!
Lab – Screen Ashford Feature Film Script Writing
A 10-session feature film scriptwriting lab with screenwriter, tutor and script doctor Gabriella Apicella. Sessions will take place between October 2025 and March 2026. Applications to join are now closed.
Talk – Making It Here: A Future For Independent Production In Kent And The South-East Region
What would a thriving, sustainable screen industries sector look like beyond London, and what needs to be in place for it to flourish? With Chris Curley, Head of Nations and Regions at Pact (the Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television). Followed by networking.
Screen Ashford Short Film Competition 2025
Submit your short film proposal for a chance to win one of four commissions worth £3000 each!
Workshop -Writing a Feature Script Treatment
Learn to write a treatment for a feature film with screenwriter, tutor and script doctor Gabriella Apicella.
Workshop – Writing A Short Film & Submitting To The Screen Ashford Short Film Competition
Are you developing a short film idea and considering entering the Screen Ashford Short Film Competition? Don’t miss this valuable workshop designed to help emerging and experienced filmmakers take their ideas to the next level.
Screen Ashford 2025 Launch and Short Film Screening
Screen South, in partnership with Ashford Borough Council, is proud to invite you to the official launch of Screen Ashford’s 2025-2026 Programme—an exciting year of opportunities for Kent-based filmmakers and artists!
Screen Ashford Short Film Competition 2024 (now closed)
Submit your short film proposal for a chance to win one of four commissions worth £3000 each!
Culture Camps – Summer 2024
Screen South's Culture Camps return for another jam-packed Summer of new creative skills, new friends, and new experiences.
