Brighton Screendance Festival: Homegrown

A celebration of dance on screen, featuring an eclectic mix of films by artists from across the South East, selected from an open call. The Homegrown programme has been co-curated by the South East Dance Community Steering Group. Meet The South East Dance Steering Group here.

Artists and audience members are invited to join us for drinks on the Village Green after the event. 

 

  • Meet Me By The Grandest Tree by Callum Anderson
  • Designed Out? A Hoop Dance by Cheshia S. Chalkley-Robinson (Electric Chesh)
  • We'll Take It From Here, Dear: An Artist's Response by Sue Bridge, Moving Memory Dance Theatre
  • Ian at 83 by Virginia Farman
  • In Her Steps by Project Female
  • Granddaughter of the Witch by Olga Masleinnikova
  • Audition Project by Francesca Baglione/Miss High Leg Kick
  • Tend by Melanie Barnes and Zoe Manders
  • For us by Pearl Mayaki (selected for last years homegrown). Pearl has been invited to share her film at Homegrown 2026 after her continues success with film this year.

 

Age recommendation: 12+ 

Image: Still from Granddaughter of the Witch by Olga Masleinnikova

 

Date and time
Saturday 14 November 2026
Times
6.30-7.30pm
Location
Jamie Watton Creation Space at The Dance Space
Ticket Price
£PayWhatYouCan: £3/5/7/10 - suggested price £5
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