Filmmaking Challenge 2026 (applications now closed)
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 2026 – Meet The Cohort
Meet the artists and directors making 2026's music videos
Folkestone Artist in Residence: Flaminia Celata
Screen South and Living Words in partnership with Normal? Festival of the Brain’s 2025 satellite projects, are delighted to announce that Italian artist Flaminia Celata (aka Flami) will be in residency in Folkestone throughout this June.
Virtual Reality Experience Producer at Dover Museum
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Virtual Reality Experience Producer to work with Screen South’s Accentuate Programme to create a Virtual Reality Experience in collaboration with Dover Museum for Curating Visibility. Deadline line: Tuesday 6th May, 9am
Low Budget Feature Production Lab
Join us for an exciting 2 day lab with guest tutor Bill Thomas and learn everything you need to know about creating a low budget feature.
Open Doors, Step Up: Smartphone Filming
Learn how to film like a pro using just your smartphone with this beginner-friendly workshop, part of Screen South's Open Doors, Step Up programme!
Opportunity – Curating Visibility Filmmaker Required
Screen South, through its pioneering Accentuate Programme, is seeking an experienced filmmaker/editor to document their Curating Visibility project. Deadline for applications - 21st March 2025.
Blender Masterclass
Get to know the basics of Blender, open-source 3D modelling software, at this free Masterclass presented by the Screen South Workshop Programme and taught by Virtus Studios!
Accentuate call out for deaf, disabled or neurodivergent artists
Screen South’s disabled-led programme Accentuate is looking for up to 6 deaf, disabled or neurodivergent artists to join us in an online workshop to discuss our pilot Arts in Health project. Apply to take part by Friday 7th March 2025.
RECRUITING: Programme Manager
Are you passionate about creative digital technology and film? Join Screen South as a Programme Manager and lead the opportunity to deliver innovative and impactful programmes for our regional creatives.
Screen Finance
Learn about funding, market trends, and sustainability in film, TV, and games with expert insights on investment, distribution, and long-term success.
Music Videos in May 2025
Musicians, directors, and editors - this is your chance to create a free music video to be screened at a special Music in May Showcase! Apply by 17th March for your chance to get involved.
Legal & Business Affairs Masterclass
This free Masterclass, led by Suzanne Alizart, is open to all, designed to give you essential insights into film-related business affairs and legal matters.
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.
48 Hour Film Challenge Showcase
You faced the Challenge - now it's time for results! Check out what our talented filmmakers managed to come up with when tasked with creating a short film in just 2 days.
Total View 360 Showcase
Check out Screen South's latest Digital Hub Showcase - Total View! Come along and see what this fantastic cohort have been up to in 360 degrees.
Screen Ashford Network featuring Andrea Arnold
See Andrea Arnold's Bird (2024), followed by a Q&A with the director herself! Afterwards, join us for an evening of new connections and conversation with the Screen Ashford Network.
48-hour Film Challenge 2024
Put your filmmaking skills to the test with Screen Ashford's 48-hour Film Challenge! Sign up by 5pm on 30th January to participate.
RECRUITING: Screen South Projects & Events Coordinator
Screen South is recruiting for a part-time Project & Events Coordinator. Deadline Friday 21st February 2025.
RECRUITING: Screen South Marketing & Social Media Officer
Screen South is recruiting for a part-time Marketing & Social Media Officer. Deadline Friday 21st February 2025.
Screen Ashford Network + Q&A with Kieron Hawkes
Gain crucial insights into the world of film & TV with BAFTA nominee Kieron Hawkes, followed by an evening of inspiring discussions and new connections with Screen Ashford Network.
Board Member Recruitment
Screen South is currently recruiting for three new Board Members to help shape and support Screen South's strategic direction.
Total View – The 360 Performance showcase
Screen South is inviting creatives to learn and implement the making of 360 video within an immersive project. The theme for this showcase is ‘performance’.
Neighbourhood Photogrammetry Showcase
Come and see our local area like you’ve never seen it before, in a unique immersive visual and sound documentary experience.
Short Film Screening
Come along to our next Short Film Screening, taking place Wednesday 29th January, or submit your own short film to be shown at our next Screening in March!
FDF: Industry Day 2024
Want to get to know more about the UK documentary sector? This free day of panels, round tables, and friendly networking is for you.
BFI Film Academy Short Course
We’re partnering with some brilliant organisations across the South East to deliver the BFI Film Academy Regional Short Courses. Sign up now!
Digital Content Editor Opportunity
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to provide services to Screen South’s Accentuate Programme as Digital Content Editor. Deadline for applications - 27th August 2024
Create Micro Shorts 2024 – Showcase Your Talent
This is your chance to create a short film no longer than 5 minutes (including titles) that’s inspired by, or features a track/lyrics by an artist/band past or present with a Kent Connection, famous or a new talent, it’s up to you.
Launching Screen Ashford!
Screen South, in partnership with Ashford Borough Council and Ashford-based film company Borderpoint Films, is proud to announce the launch of Screen Ashford, an innovative initiative designed to nurture and develop the next generation of industry professionals and provide a network for the region’s industry professionals.
Projects & Office Coordinator/PA to MD
Screen South are hiring a full-time Projects & Office Coordinator/PA to MD.
Neighbourhood Photogrammetry Lab
Screen South is inviting local artists to learn the basics of photogrammetry and scan and bring to life a local location and person in East Kent that means something special to them.
Develop Create XR
Develop-Create XR is a BFI-supported cinematic extended narrative writing and world-building development programme for immersive XR.
Artist Talk – Flaminia Celata
Please join us for an artist talk by Italian artist Flaminia Celata, which will mark the beginning of her artist residency with Screen South during June. Presented in collaboration with Screen South, Living Words and Normal? Festival of the Brain
Dan Hawk Psychic Detective, now available on Amazon Prime
Indie hit Dan Hawk Psychic Detective, a co-production between The EDGE Folkestone and At The Drop of a Hat Productions, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime UK.
Origin (2023): Exclusive Screening
Don't miss an exclusive screening of Oscar-nominated Writer & Director Ava DuVernay's Origin (2024), taking place at Folkestone's own Silver Screen cinema.
Culture Camps returns!
This Easter, Screen South's Culture Camps returns with fun & creative animation workshops for ages 9-16.
Representation Matters
Screen South’s Chair of the Board Anthony Alleyne sets out New Vision for Fostering Inclusivity in the Film and Media Industry
XR Lab: Music Videos in May
Applications are now open for Screen South, Folkestone Music, and Seaview Studios' new XR Lab: Music Videos in May! Apply now for your chance to create a music video for free using hi-tech facilities at Screen South's Digital Hub.
Screen South’s Remote-Access Board Meeting
Screen South breaks technological ground with remote-access robots for board meetings, marking a step into the future of digital accessibility and collaborative innovation.
Screen South’s New Chair and Members of the Board
Screen South introduces Anthony Alleyne as new Chairman of the Board, as well as new Board Members Philip Gambrill, Jocelyn Chandler-Hawkins, and Benn Wiebe
XR Showcase: Immersive Sound
Discover how sound can take you on immersive journeys at this XR Showcase, exhibiting exciting surround-sound worlds created by our fantastic Digital Hub cohort.
XR Lab & Showcase: Immersive Sound
Work with an immersive sound-based mentor to learn about the many ways we can use sound to create a fully immersive experience.
XR SHOWCASES: The Red Shoes (1948)
Immerse yourself in a series of experimental photogrammetry works inspired by Powell & Pressburger's The Red Shoes, created by a cohort of talented artists working with Screen South's XR Labs and Showcases.
You See It, You Hear It, Let’s Clear It!
Explore and discover best practices and current trends in archive filmmaking and music clearances in this interactive workshop with Elizabeth Klinck.
Folkestone Documentary Festival Industry Day
Want to know more about the UK documentary sector, funding sources, and meet creators and collaborators? This free day of panels, roundtables, and networking is open to all, regardless of experience.
Dan Hawk Psychic Detective
Dan Hawk, an ex-detective turned writer, is re-instated onto the force after returning to his home town of Folkestone. A serial killer has donned the guise of Hawk’s most famous book creation, and has begun to kill people off one by one. Just who will be next?
XR SHOWCASES: VR Art Exhibition
Join Screen South & Sean Rodrigo for a two-day XR Showcase exhibiting work created by our talented cohort.
Kent BFI Film Academy 2023-24: Drop-in Sessions
Learn more about how the BFI Film Academy can support your ambitions at our online drop-in sessions.
Screen South XR Art Showcases
Screen South is inviting applications from artists and visual creators to take part in two free workshops and showcases, to create new XR Art, which will be showcased in the UCA Brewery Tap exhibition space.
National Railway Museum: Artwork Commission
The National Railway Museum are seeking artists to contribute to an exhibition exploring and highlighting railway innovations and their impact on modern communities.
Folkestone Documentary Festival: Volunteers Needed
Folkestone Documentary Festival are looking for volunteers to help make this year's celebration the best yet.
Folkestone Documentary Filmmaking Challenge 2025
Folkestone Documentary Festival, Screen South, and Klip Films have teamed up to bring local filmmakers an opportunity to see your short documentary screened at the Folkestone Documentary Festival.
Folkestone Documentary Filmmaking Challenge
Folkestone Documentary Festival, Screen South, and Klip Films have teamed up to bring local filmmakers an opportunity to see your short documentary screened at the Folkestone Documentary Festival.
BFI Academy 2023-24 now open for applications!
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10AM, MONDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2O23. Young people aged 16-19 years old are warmly invited to join Screen South for this year's Kent BFI Film Academy, an accredited course designed and supported by experts to help you break into the film industry.
RECRUITING: Curating for Change Project Manager
Screen South's Curating for Change programme is recruiting for a part-time Curating for Change Project Manager.
Monthly Networking
Join us every last Thursday of the month for an evening of Networking and interesting conversations.
Monthly Networking
Join us every last Thursday of the month for an evening of Networking and interesting conversations.
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.
Music in May Opening Party
For the very first time the 18 piece BIG BEER BAND are coming to town to kick off Folkestone Music in May Festival.
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 Recruiting New Board Members
Screen South is seeking to appoint up to 4 new Board Members to be part of a team of 6 current Members who support the MD and the Executive Team in shaping Screen South’s strategic direction. To find out more, click here.
Screen South Hi3 Level 3 Festival
The Screen South Hi3 Level 3 Festival is a fun, fascinating exploration into playful media by and for autistic, learning disabled, and neurodivergent people. Click here to find out more.
Screen South Hi3 Network Panel: How Writers Can Shape the Future of Immersive Storytelling
Join Screen South at the Folkestone Book Festival for our lates Hi3 Network Panel: How Writers Can Shape the Future of Immersive Storytelling. This free panel session invites writers, readers and audiences to think about their places in immersive storytelling. Click here to find out more.
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.
Open Doors, Step Up Film Sessions
Open Doors, Step-Up is launching a series of Free Discovery Days, designed to give you the skills and knowledge to move forward in your career. Click here to find out more.
Virtual Sheds – A Free Course
What’s missing from your Man Cave? Learn how to design and create your ideal hideaway in an animation world in this free six-week course.
Kent BFI Film Academy 2022 – 2023 – Applications Now Open
Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? If so, the Kent BFI Film Academy is for you. Click here to find out more. Deadline 10am, Mon 3rd Oct 2022
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.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
A statement from Screen South on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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.
Estuary On Film – Introducing our Filmmakers
Introducing the successful filmmakers of the inaugural Estuary on Film - a regional talent development opportunity delivered by Screen South in partnership with Creative Estuary
Open Doors Step Up – Calling all professional experts
As part of the’ Open Doors: Step-up’ project Screen South are looking for professional experts to lead discovery sessions for local people in Folkestone
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’s 20th Anniversary and New Creatives’ Showcase Event
Screen South is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with an open to all Showcase Event on the 11th June. This event will showcase the 93 Film, Audio and Interactive pieces created as part of New Creatives South East. Click here to find out more and book your ticket.
CFC – Curatorial Fellowships Apply Now
NOW RECRUITING - Curating for Change Curatorial Fellowships, February 2022 to July 2023. Do you love museums and want to begin to pursue a career in curating? Do you define yourself as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent? Apply for Accentuate’s 18-month Curating for Change Curatorial Fellowships now.
Creative Robot at Hastings Contemporary
Are you a disabled person or someone with a long-term health condition? Perhaps you're still concerned about going into public spaces with the ongoing risk of Covid 19 or you find getting into public spaces difficult anyway due to your impairment. Do you also love visiting art galleries or taking part in creative activities? Find out more about the new Robot tours at Hastings Contemporary.
Screen South Launch Open Doors, Step-Up
Screen South launches a new exciting and free scheme for Folkestone town residents aged 16 and over. If your interests include making short videos on your phone, enjoying gaming, or you are fascinated by AR/VR or the world of sound, Screen South are here to support you in turning your hobby into a career. Find out more here.
JAM on the Marsh – Short Film Competition 2022
JAM on the Marsh, in collaboration with Screen South, has opened its short film competition, open to all residents, of any age or ability, in London and the South East. Click here to find out more.
Screen South launch Estuary on Film
Estuary on Film Short Film Commission is an exciting new talent development scheme, supported by Creative Estuary, which offers commissioning opportunities for emerging Artists/Filmmakers to produce creatively driven short film.
JAM on the Marsh – A Series of Filmmaking Sessions
JAM on the Marsh and Screen South are very pleased to invite South East residents to apply to join five days of free Filmmaking Training Sessions for ages 16 plus, based at the Screen South, Digital Hub, Folkestone. Find out more and how to apply here.
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.
The Marsh: All In A Day’s Work
As part of Fifth Continent filmmaking, Screen South are producing a mini-documentary entitled The Marsh: All In A Day’s Work. Find out how you can get involved here.
Free Camera Workshops – Fifth Continent
Screen South are running a Camera Workshop in advance of our filming the Marsh Mosaic Event on Saturday 21st August. If you are intersted in attending the workshop or volunteering to help film the event, please click here for more information.
Discover the New Creatives Interactive Projects, Now Available
As part of New Creatives South East, we recently commissioned 4 Interactive projects. Click here to find out more about how you can discover these unique pieces.
D4D Future Perfect: Future Imperfect Mini Online Festival
‘Future Perfect; Future Imperfect’ Hybrids, Scroungers – or Just Phased Out? Friday 2nd July 2021, 2pm-4pm. Click here for more information
Filming on the Marsh – Filmmaking Volunteers Needed
We are in search of volunteers to capture footage of a number of events taking place on the Marsh in Kent during June-August 2021.
Screen South & South East Creatives presents: The Kent Film Sessions
Welcome to The Kent Film Sessions. A series of Industry Conversations with News & Networking. Our First Session is Thursday 27th May. Click here to find out more and register for your free place.
New Creatives AUDIO Applications Now Open!
Apply now for an AUDIO New Creatives Commission. Click here to find out all the information
Let’s Touch BASE: Discovering Collaboration Across Borders
Create Converge, together with BASE Conference, would like to invite you to join us, and an international pool of companies, in discussing and exploring international collaboration between creative, digital, and technologies companies in the EU.
JAM on the Marsh Film Challenge – The Winners!
Watch the entries to the JAM on the Marsh Film Challenge and find out who came 1st.
Industry sessions in partnership with Screen South and Violet Pictures
South East Creatives, in partnership with Screen South, is running a series of Industry Sessions, open to all in Kent's Creative Sector. To find out more and to book onto these sessions, click here
BFI Film Academy 2021-2022 – Now Open for Applications
Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Interested in a career in the film industry? If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. Click here to find out how to apply. Deadline 5pm on Monday 11th October 2021
Spirit Corp longlisted for Lumen Prize
New Creative piece ‘Spirit Corp’ by Sian Fan has been longlisted for the Lumen Prize.
BBC Interactive Workshop – Find out more about the New Free BBC Interactive Tools and New Creatives Interactive
Sign up to our latest New Creatives Workshop in partnership with the BBC. Find out, direct from the BBC, about their new online Free Interactive Production Tools and how to apply for New Creatives Interactive - Deadline 8th October
New Creatives Audio – Deadline Extended
We have re-opened the deadline for the New Creatives Audio Commissions. Click here to find out how you can apply. Deadline 3rd August Midday.
Funding opportunities NOW OPEN for New Creatives Film & Audio
New Creatives is an exciting new talent development scheme that offers commissioning opportunities for emerging artists to create new artistic works in film, or audio or interactive media, designed for BBC platforms. Applications are now open for New Creatives to be commissioned by the BBC. Find out more.
Sir Quentin Blake Artwork sells out in seconds
The Quentin Blake art sale has now sadly ended, with each piece selling in seconds. Click here to find out more about this event.
Sir Quentin Blake supports Screen South’s Accentuate programme.
Sir Quentin Blake has generously donated 10 original artworks for sale to support Screen South’s Accentuate programme as part of the Artist Support Pledge. To find out more and how you can purchase an orignal Quentin Blake, click here.
A Year In The Life Of The Romney Marsh 2020
Screen South has been working with the local residents of the Romney Marsh area to create a film calender: A Year In The Life Of The Romney Marsh. Click here to see this month's entry and find out how you can get involved.
GET ANIMATED!
We are excited to announce the next launch of New Creatives from the South East Region with GET ANIMATED: being broadcast this Sunday 26 April 2020 on BBC4 at 10:55pm, and available to watch after BBC iPlayer. It will include works from four of our New Creatives; Sian Fan, Chris Dunlevy, Jordan Buckner and Catriona Carswell, with dark, amusing and creative animated examinations of our world.
Over Hawkinge
Are you interested in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Hawkinge's role in said Battle? We are planning to work with local community groups to make a project around this topic, lead by you. To find out how you can get involved, click here.
JAM on the Marsh – Film Competition and Filmmaking Masterclasses
JAM on the Marsh and Screen South, with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund funded Fifth Continent, are launching an exciting new film making competition, open to residents of Kent or Sussex.
Fifth Continent – Film Calendar
Find out how you can get involved in creating the Fifth Continent - Film Calendar 2020
New Creatives Online
We are proud to annouce the first New Creatives Films and Audio pieces are now up online and being shown on BBC Four. Click here to find out how you can watch and listen to the next generation of Creatives.
Autumn Film Challenge – The Winners!
Watch the entries to the Fifth Continent Autumn Film Challenge and find out who came 1st.
Kent in WW1 – The Whitehead Family
In August 2019, Screen South received a phone call from a lady called Patricia who was tracking down her family history and found something interesting on our Kent in WW1 Website.
At the House of Commons: Meeting with policymakers, planning for the future
At our final event at the House of Commons with funders and policy makers, we made the case for all our project has achieved – and looked for the pledges that will embed the stories of deaf and disabled people in museums in the future.
BBC & Screen South launch New Creatives
100 new and emerging artists across the South East will be commissioned to make fresh and innovative short films, audio and interactive works in a new talent development scheme being launched today by BBC Arts and Arts Council England.






























































































































