Filmmaking Challenge 2026 – Film It On Your Phone!

Join us for a hands-on workshop which will give tips how to shoot - and edit - a short documentary film on your smart phone. Get tips on framing shots for different screens, sequencing your shoot, and useful tools to maximise your phone's potential.

Now in its fourth year, 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 Filmmaking Challenge is delivered in partnership with Screen South and Klip Films.

The Challenge is open to filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds, including schools, colleges, community groups and all aspiring filmmakers. Films must be documentary in form, no longer than five minutes, and made by Kent-based people about Kent-based stories. There are very few rules, you can shoot on any camera, and participants are encouraged to film on their phones to keep the process simple and inclusive. There are two prizes – one for Best Film and one for Best Environmental Film.

Click here for more info about the Filmmaking Challenge 2026: www.folkestonedocumentaryfestival.co.uk/folkestone-documentary-filmmaking-challenge

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