WHAT'S ON
Join us for family-friendly film events paired with arts, crafts, and creative play. Each screening comes with opportunities to make, imagine and experiment - from animation activities to fun creative workshops.
For our youngest audience members, the Cinemini programme offers magical first cinema experiences, designed especially for children under 5. For older children, our new filmmaking workshops open the door to storytelling and the magic of making films.
Whether watching, making, or playing together, every event is designed to spark curiosity, creativity and a love of cinema.
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EVENTS
SMALL WORLD CINEMA x TURNER CONTEMPORARY
We are delighted to announce a new collaboration with Turner Contemporary in Margate, launching on Sunday 5 July.
Bringing together film screenings, creative workshops, sensory play and hands-on making, the programme invites young audiences to explore storytelling, colour, light, movement and sound.
Each event begins with Cinemini, our playful film experience for under-5s, offering a magical first cinema experience for young children and their families.
This is followed by a film screening with creative workshop for children aged 6+.
Our film programme is carefully curated to introduce children to diverse stories, artistic styles and different ways of seeing the world.
By connecting film with creative activities, we encourage children and families to engage with stories more deeply and discover new perspectives together.
Next event: 5 July
This project is supported by the BFI Film Audience Network and National Lottery funding.
FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL save the date
Our Family Film Festival is back!
Join us on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September as we take over Hayes Village Hall for a weekend packed with films, creative workshops, talks, hands-on activities and family fun.
Pop the dates in your diary now - we'll be announcing the film line-up and full creative programme very soon.
And the festival is just the beginning. This autumn also marks the launch of our new community cinema for children and families, with a six-month programme of special screenings and creative events bringing people together throughout the year.
We can't wait to share what's in store!
Our Festival is supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery. www.filmlondon.org.uk/filmhub.
SMALL WORLD CINEMA x DEPOT CINEMA
We run regular events for families and children at the Depot Cinema in Lewes as part of their year-round programme of screenings and activities designed for families to enjoy together, culminating in an exciting film festival 'Rascals'. You can book tickets via the Depot Cinema website.
Located right opposite Lewes train station, the cinema is very easy to get to and a lovely day out!
SCREEN EXPLORERS
SECRETS OF THE SCREEN creative adventures in film
This summer, children are invited to explore the creative world of filmmaking through a week of hands-on workshops. Using cameras as tools for observation, creativity and storytelling, they'll experiment with camera tricks, visual storytelling, animation, editing and sound effects while discovering how filmmakers bring stories to life
Designed for curious and imaginative children, these workshops are less about technical skills and more about creativity, experimentation and finding new ways of telling stories through film.
You can see some of our previous work HERE
📍 Hayes Village Hall
📅 Monday 27 July – Saturday 1 August
⏰ 9:30 – 12:30
🎬 For ages 9-11 (12 places available)
🎟️ Book individual sessions @ £25 per session or the full programme @ £120 (£20 per session)
PROGRAMME
Day 1: Camera Magic
Framing, perspective, camera angles and visual tricks
Day 2: Storytelling Secrets
Visual storytelling, characters and creating narratives
Day 3: Sound Effects Lab
Creating Foley effects, atmosphere and movie sounds
Day 4: Editing Tricks
Editing tricks and filming exercises, how editing changes meaning
Day 5: Movie Makers Challenge
Combining everything learned to create a short film or animation
Day 6: Animation Playground
Stop-motion animation and bringing objects to life
programme subject to change
MODELMAKING & MINIATURE WORLDS
Join workshop leader Eve Chaplin (alumna BRIT School - Production Arts, currently at Nottingham Trent - Design for Film & TV) for a hands-on two-day workshop exploring the art of miniature model-making inspired by the beautiful films of Studio Ghibli.
Across the two days, participants will explore how colour, props, decoration and design help bring stories to life on screen. Through a series of creative exercises, children will experiment with model-making techniques, test different materials and develop their own ideas before designing and building a miniature Ghibli-inspired house.
Along the way, they'll discover the principles of scale drawing, visual storytelling and world-building, taking inspiration from the artists and designers who create the magical worlds we see in film. Filled with character, charm and imaginative details, each unique creation will be theirs to take home at the end of the workshop.
Important information: As part of the model-making process, participants will use craft knives and other specialist tools under supervision. We ask that young people attending are comfortable following instructions and working carefully and responsibly with materials and equipment. All activities will be supervised by the workshop leader.
📍 Hayes Village Hall
📅 Wednesday 29 July – Thursday 30 July
⏰ 9:30 – 12:30
🎬 For children aged 12+ (12 places available)
🎟️ £60, includes all materials
