Screen Ashford

Screen South & Ashford Borough Council Present

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Formed by Ashford Borough Council in partnership with Screen South, Screen Ashford aims to nurture and develop the next generation of industry professionals and provide a network for talent already based in the area. The programme offers a range of exciting skills-led events and labs.

2025 / 2026 Programme

Read about the exciting line up of labs, screening, events, workshops, and Q&A sessions, all designed to immerse you in the world of Film & TV in Ashford and the surrounding area.

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Screen Ashford 2024 / 2025

Explore events from our 2024-2025 programme below

short film screening
the ashford cinema
wed 19 mar 2025 • 7pm - 8pm

The fifth instalment of Screen Ashford’s Short Film Screening. Come along to view a brilliant programme of local filmmaking talent or be a part of the event yourself, by submitting your own short film!

Submissions are now closed

Signups are now closed
screen finance focus event
the ashford cinema

thu 27 mar 2025
2:30pm - 5:30pm

plus networking
5:30pm - 6:30pm

The Screen Finance Focus Event is a free-to-attend half-day on business and investment featuring in-depth panels and networking opportunities.

Presented in partnership with Create South East and supported by Screen Ashford, this timely Screen finance event will explore opportunities for film, games and TV companies.

Signups are now closed
low budget production lab
ashford (location tbc)

fri 21 & sat 22 mar 2025
10am - 5pm

This free 2-day Lab features guest tutor Bill Thomas, international freelance Producer & Director with a number of high-profile clients under his belt.

Learn how to create high-quality productions on a tight budget with expert guidance and hands-on experience using cost-effective techniques. Bring your story to life without financial barriers!

Signups are now closed
'bird' screening + live Q&A with Andrea Arnold
(+ Screen ashford networking)
the ashford cinema
wed 26 Feb 2025 • 5pm - 9pm
Screen Ashford presents a screening of ‘Bird’ (5pm-7pm) followed by a live Q&A with the Academy Award winning director Andrea Arnold. (7pm-8pm) Afterwards, join the Screen Ashford community for an evening of inspiring discussion and connection-building. (8pm – 9pm)
Signups are now closed
48 hour film challenge: showcase
the ashford cinema
sun 02 march • 7pm - 8:30pm
Check out a selection of short films created as part of our 48 Hour Film Challenge. We’ll be screening all eight entries – planned, shot, and edited in just two days – and announcing our three winners!

Signups are now closed
writing feature film treatments
the ashford cinema
sat 16 november 2024 • 12pm - 3pm
The all-important treatment! Come along to this workshop to learn how to write a treatment that effectively showcases your feature script.  Delivered by  accomplished screenwriter and tutor, Gabriella Apicella.
Applications are now closed
screen ashford network
+ Q&A with kieron hawkes
the ashford cinema
wed 11 december 2024 • 7pm - 9pm
Screen Ashford is joined by BAFTA-nominated Director Kieron Hawkes for an Industry Q&A offering insights into the world of filmmaking. (7pm – 8pm) Afterwards, join the Screen Ashford team for an evening of inspiring discussion and connection-building. (8pm – 9pm)
Applications are now closed
workshop:
creating music videos
rg studios
mon 2nd & tue 3rd december 2024 • 10am - 5pm

Learn how to shoot dynamic, professional music video within a tight timeframe. Through this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore key techniques in planning, filming, and editing, gaining practical skills to help you produce visually compelling videos.

Applications are now closed
q&a with Michel Faber
+ screening: 'under the skin'
the ashford cinema
sun 01 december 2024 • 3pm - 4pm

Join novelists Michel Faber & Katie Szysko and screenwriter Gabriella Apicella for a conversation and Q&A on adapting Under the Skin into Jonathan Glazer’s cinematic masterpiece. Explore how Faber’s prose was transformed into visual storytelling while preserving its essence.

The Q&A will be followed by a screening of ‘Under The Skin’ at 4:30pm.

Signups are now closed
the art of documentary storytelling: capture & editing
rg studios
fri 06 december 2024 • 10am - 5pm

Learn how to capture authentic footage and master the editing process to shape your documentary, elevating your skills in crafting compelling non-fiction narratives.

Applications are now closed
short film writing lab
RG Studios
fri 6 sept 2024 • 10am - 5pm

With the Screen Ashford Film Competition deadline approaching, come along and learn how to make your short film script stand out with tips about narrative, structure, and characterisation from accomplished Writer, Director and Producer – Anthony Alleyne.

industry workshop day
rg studios
fri 13 sept 2024 • 10am - 5pm

Gain insights into developing pitch ideas for Film/TV from industry professionals with support from experienced tutors and the Screen Ashford team.

short film competition
deadline: mon 16 sept 2024

Submit your short film proposal for a chance to win one of four available short film commissions of £3000 each. Filmmakers must be Kent-based and films made in or around Ashford.

screen ashford network
ashford cinema
wed 23 oct 2024 • 8pm - 9:30pm

Join the Screen Ashford team for an evening of inspiring conversation and new connections. Refreshments are provided.