Lightscapes 2026-27 – Call For Artists & Creatives (Applications Now Closed)
Screen South is offering the opportunity for 10 artists and creatives to take part in the next edition of Lightscapes - a supported programme exploring the creative possibilities of projection mapping and immersive digital art. Applications are now closed.
About Showcase Artists 2025-6
Screen South's Showcase Artists are a cohort of creatives receiving bespoke support to bring their projects to completion. Their projects span art forms, including textiles, performance, dance, sound, textiles, ceramics and CGI. Read more about the artists and their work here.
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.
Electric Dreaming: Lab
Sign-up to be part of a cohort exploring creative video applications of open-source generative ai with BRiGHTBLACK in this two-day lab.
You See it, You Hear it, Let’s Clear it – with Elizabeth Klinck
Screen South is delighted to present Elizabeth Klinck’s returning Research Rights and Clearances workshop “You See It, You Hear It, Let’s Clear It!”, which will delve into the world of archival image and audio research and music clearances in the light of recent innovations in technology and AI.
Unfolding Worlds Artists Call Out
Unfolding Worlds is a creative XR Lab led by Screen South and presented with Folkestone Fringe and Tinkr Academy exploring game engines as a tool for visioning possible futures. Can the interactive and fabricated landscapes of video games creative tech be retooled as a poetic and critical medium to reflect on our environment?
Monthly Networking
Join us every last Thursday of the month for an evening of Networking and interesting conversations.
Hi3 Story Lab – Masterclass with Tim Powell
A masterclass and opportunity for project advice with Tim Powell on immersive live performances, theatre and space-based experiences.
Hi3 Story Lab – Masterclass with Japhet Asher
A masterclass and opportunities for project advice with Japhet Asher, who will talk about AR and writing, publishing and narrative structure across immersive projects generally, and then there'll be a chance to get feedback from him on your specific projects.
Hi3 Story Lab Masterclass with Kevin Grist
Kevin Grist will be coming for a Hi3 Network Masterclass on production management, including budgeting and preparing an interactive production, including making projects at large scale.
XR LAB: 360 Lab & Showcase
Check out a series of 360 degree artworks, created by the cohort of Screen South's 360 XR lab supported by Studio Radar.
Screen South Hi3 Creative Tech Conference
Screen South are pleased to annouce the Folkestone Hi3 Conference. A Day event including presentations, case studies and discussions, from industry led speakers discussing how to reach wide audiences with immersive, participatory and new storytelling media. For more information, and to book your place, click here.
BBC R&D Presentation & Q&A, Plus Networking
Screen South & the Hi3 Network are hosting a special event in collaboration with the BBC's Research & Development Dept. Click here to find out more.
Immersive and XR Documentary Sessions
Screen South and Crossover are teaming up to present a free half day Immersive and XR Documentary Event with inspirational speakers and panels from the best in international documentary VR, XR, and interactive projects, open to all. Click here to find out more.
Immersive and XR Documentary LAB
The Screen South Hi3 Immersive and XR Documentary Lab, delivered by Crossover, is a three-day incubation programme for creative teams to take a deep dive into the immersive documentary world and develop their own immersive documentary ideas under the guidance of a team of expert mentors. Click here to find out more
BLACK RABBiT Live
BRiGHTBLACK invite you to join them on a weird ride through BLACK RABBiT. It’s the video game on everyone's lips but nobody is saying why!?! Click here to find out how you can get involved.
Screen South Hi3 3 Day Green Screen Lab
Working in Screen South’s new green screen studio, we are offering a select few a free 3 day Green Screen Lab where Digital and Creative practitioners will have the opportunity to learn about Green Screen production using Unreal Engine. Click here to find out more.
Creative Folkestone Open Quarter – Screen South’s Gaming Lab
Join Screen South as part of the Hi3 Open Quarter. We invite you to join our free gaming lab and Green Screen open event from 10am - 5pm at the Digital Glassworks. Delve into our games station and play a mixture of retro pioneering games and more modern PC titles, alongside a number of VR experiences. Attendees will also have the chance to try out our new Green Screen Studio. Click here to find out more
Screen South Hi3 Immersive Storylab Workshop and Course
Find out more about the Screen South & BRiGHTBLACK VR and AR course, designed to equip participants with the knowledge and insight to design and explore innovative approaches to VR project/story development and world building.
